What are the places covered in the Lucerne walking tour?

The main places that are covered in Lucerne walking tour are:- The historical Old China Town - A 17th Century Jesuit Church - The beautiful Chapel Bridge - The famous St. Peter’s Chapel

How long does this Lucerne walking tour lasts?

The Lucerne walking tour takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the entire route. The schedule of the tour is as follows:- At 9:30 a.m. the tour starts when your guide meets you at the pre-arranged pickup point.- At 9:45 a.m. the walk begins with the rest of the members of your team. First, you are taken to explore the scenic Chapel Bridge.- The next stop is the ancient Jesuit Church and its equally stunning interiors.- A thorough briefing regarding the culture and convention centre from outside is what follows next.- You are then taken to check out the different squares in the historical Old Town.- At 11:45 a.m. the tour concludes in the Old Town.

When does the Lucerne walking tour start and what is the starting point of the tour?

The Lucerne Walking tour starts at 9.30 a.m. The starting point of the tour in Lucerne is from inside the Tourist Information Centre at the Main Train Station, which is next to Platform 3 (Zentralstrasse, 5, Lucerne).

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Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town, Lucerne

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Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne Highlights

Go on a walking tour around Lucerne and get a chance to discover the beautiful old town & its prominent sights
Be amazed as you witness the town's authentic beauty, cultural heritage, traditions, and development through the years
Learn about the significance of the old city walls, Chapel Bridge, and its octagonal water towers
Get accompanied by an expert guide who will share insightful facts & interesting stories about Lucerne's history

Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne Overview

Meeting Location: Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland

Operational Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Activity Starting Time: 10:15 AM

Activity Duration: 2 Hours (Approx.)

About Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town, Lucerne:

Travel back to the 17th century as you experience an insightful walking tour around Lucerne's old town and its architectural details. You will get to explore the prominent landmarks in Lucerne, including the historic Jesuit Church, Chapel bridge, Culture & Convention Center, notable squares, and towers. An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you during the tour and tell you all about the city's history, culture, and traditions.

About the Activity:

Arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and meet your professional English/ German-speaking guide.
Explore the beautiful "City of Lights" and discover its major landmarks, including the Chapel Bridge and its octagonal water tower.
Discover the old city walls and learn about the historic significance of the chapel, octagonal water tower, Spreuer Bridge, and Museggmauer from your guide.
The 2-hour tour will let you explore the city's prominent highlights, including the modern Culture & Congress Center, notable squares, and historical buildings in the old town.
Walk through the narrow streets of the city while listening to interesting facts about Lucerne’s history, churches, bridges, streets, balconies, towers, and squares.

How to Reach?

By Walk: The meeting location is at a distance of 70 meters from Lucerne City Center. You can easily walk up to the destination within 2 minutes.
By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is Kantonalbank Stop at a distance of 290 meters.
By Train: The nearest train station to the meeting location is Luzern Station, Zentralstrasse 1 at a distance of 130 meters.

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Lucerne City Walking Tour

2 Hours

USD 8.39

USD 4.95

Per Child

This package includes a 2-hour walking tour around the "City of Lights". Explore the historic old town, see the city's famous sights, and learn about Lucerne's rich history from your expert guide.

Notes:

Children aged 0-5 years can join the experience free of charge. Children aged 6-15 years have to book the package at child prices.
Participants aged 16 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.

Price Includes

Activities
- Guided city walking tour

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Know Before You Go for Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne

Children aged 0-5 years can join the experience free of charge. Children aged 6-15 years have to book the package at child prices. Participants aged 16 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival. A PAN card will not be considered valid address proof.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking and upon arrival.
Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to the next or any other day.

Accessibility Options for Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne

Wheelchair Accessible

Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne Map

Starting Point

Tourist Information Luzern

Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland

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02 Mar, 2020

Excellent

Achyut Tandon

The place has got a good amount of rich historic background which was really good to learn about. The guide was very knowledgeable about the place and made the entire tour a lot interesting. The Lucerne Walking tour is something I would to mu friends and family.

23 Jan, 2020

Excellent

Aditya Prajapat

I got children tickets for my 15-year-old and 2 adult tickets for my parents although I was not there, the guide was really helpful and my parents and kid had a lot of fun. I recommend that if you are planning to visit Lucerne then you can go through Thrillophilia. Great discount on tickets and overall management is very professional.

26 Dec, 2019

Excellent

Shubha Mukhopadhyay

Visited the church, the chapel, and many other historic sites around the place. It was really engaging and we got to learn a lot about the culture of the place. The guide was well informed. Don't forget to carry enough water to the trip. There is a lot of walking around to do and you would not want to get thirsty. All the best for your trip!

11 Oct, 2019

Excellent

Rupinder Nambeesan

The tour was really relaxing and the entry into the premise was hassle-free. I had to carry a physical copy of the Thrillophilia voucher which the people there instantly recognized. The tour lasted for around 2 hours and we learned a lot about the place through the journey.

03 Feb, 2020

Good

Udit Mishra

Booked Lucerne walking tour with Thrillophilia. The guide was fluent in English and he showed us some phenomenal places and told us some amazing facts. Amazing experience!

03 Feb, 2020

Good

Gaurang Varma

Lucerne's walking tour was the best thing I did and learned so many things about Lucerne. Thank you Thrillophilia.

Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

Walking Tour to Chapel Bridge & Old Town in Lucerne FAQs

What are the places covered in the Lucerne walking tour?

The main places that are covered in Lucerne walking tour are:

- The historical Old China Town

- A 17th Century Jesuit Church

- The beautiful Chapel Bridge

- The famous St. Peter’s Chapel
How long does this Lucerne walking tour lasts?

The Lucerne walking tour takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the entire route. The schedule of the tour is as follows:

- At 9:30 a.m. the tour starts when your guide meets you at the pre-arranged pickup point.

- At 9:45 a.m. the walk begins with the rest of the members of your team. First, you are taken to explore the scenic Chapel Bridge.

- The next stop is the ancient Jesuit Church and its equally stunning interiors.

- A thorough briefing regarding the culture and convention centre from outside is what follows next.

- You are then taken to check out the different squares in the historical Old Town.

- At 11:45 a.m. the tour concludes in the Old Town.
When does the Lucerne walking tour start and what is the starting point of the tour?

The Lucerne Walking tour starts at 9.30 a.m. The starting point of the tour in Lucerne is from inside the Tourist Information Centre at the Main Train Station, which is next to Platform 3 (Zentralstrasse, 5, Lucerne).

What are the other inclusions in the package?

The Lucerne city walking tour includes both, an English and German-speaking guide, who is a local who is familiar with the local culture and can show you around some of the best places like a local.

The tour package also includes the Ticket Booking Confirmation Policy, Ticket cancellation Policy and Ticket Refund Policy.

Is transportation included in the package?

No, there is no transportation included in the package, since it is a walking tour of the city of Lucerne. All the places that are included in the tour are also within walking distance of each other, while giving you enough time to wander around the city and take in the local culture, streets and natural beauty.

The Lucerne walking tour is comfortable and easy and you dint need to avail any transportation in the middle of your Lucerne walking tour in order to make the most of you trip.

What are the things to carry with us for this tour?

It is recommended that when you sign up for walking in Lucerne you should carry a few things in order to ensure a safe, comfortable and convenient trip. This are a few basic essentials that you need to keep on your person:

- One personal water bottle

- A pair of good sunglasses or shades

- A good sunscreen lotion with high SPF

- Valid identity proof of the participant (passport, voter ID card, etc.)

- One sun hat or a cap

- The Thrillophilia voucher that you shall receive when you are booking your Lucerne walking tour.

What is the best time to visit Lucerne?

The best time to visit Lucerne is between the months of June to September. The weather is warm and pleasant, which makes it the ideal time for tourists to explore the city. Since Lucerne is situated near the Alps, the summer evenings are particularly pleasant and cool due to the mountain breeze which flows in.

A Lucerne walking tour during this time of the year would be ideal for those wanting to discover the history and culture of Lucerne.

What is the meet up time for the Lucerne city walking tour?

The meet up time for the Lucerne Walking Tour is 9:30 a.m. from inside the Tourist Information Centre at the Main Train Station, which is next to Platform 3 in Zentralstrasse.

What to expect in Lucerne city walking tour?

If you are visiting the beautiful city of Lucerne, then one of the best ways to discover the city is by taking a guided Lucerne walking tour. You will be shown around some of the most remarkable places in the city such as:

- The Lucerne Train Station

- The Chapel Bridge

- The Jesuit Church

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