Engelberg Day Tour from Zurich: Monastery & Mountain Village

A full day crossing two lakes to a monastery village in the Alps

This nine-hour day tour departs Zurich by deluxe coach, stops in Lucerne for an hour, then reaches Engelberg: a mountain resort founded by Benedictines in the heart of Central Switzerland. You get three hours of independent time to visit the Baroque monastery church with its massive organ, stroll the village, or simply sit in the Alpine air. The coach returns you to Zurich in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Engelberg and Lucerne day tour

• Check in at Gray Line trailer
• Travel to Engelberg mountain village
• Visit Baroque monastery and explore village
• Meet guide and drive to Lucerne
• Stop in Lucerne for one hour
• Return to Zurich and finish tour

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Engelberg 3h 30m
2. Lucerne 1h

What’s included

• WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned deluxe coach.
• professional tour guide.
• 3 hours of independent time in Engelberg.
• 1 hour in Lucerne.

Times

• Every day 10:00

Another time? ›

Before you book

Group Up to 60 4 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and German Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 4 with pickup ›

Book up to 20h before

Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich

Prices and times updated yesterday

Need assistance?Message us on WhatsApp or by email›

Traveler reviews

4.26 ★★★★★ Very good 31 verified traveler reviews 58% rated it 5 stars

5 ★ 18

4 ★ 6

3 ★ 4

2 ★ 3

1 ★ 0

Read all the reviews ›

The experience

The tour starts at the Gray Line trailer at Sihlquai bus parking in Zurich and travels by air-conditioned coach through the Swiss countryside toward Lucerne. On the way, your guide briefs you on what lies ahead. Lucerne itself gets about an hour: enough time to walk the old town, cross the Chapel Bridge, or grab a coffee before reboarding for the final leg into the mountains.

Engelberg is the heart of the day. You'll have 2 to 3 hours of free time in this quiet resort village, originally settled by Benedictine monks. The monastery still dominates the center, its Baroque church open to visitors. Inside is the largest organ in Switzerland: a towering instrument worth seeing even if you don't play. Beyond the monastery, the village itself is small enough to walk in an afternoon: mountain views, a few shops, cafes where you can sit and watch the peaks. There's no fixed itinerary here. You choose what to do with the time.

The return journey follows the same route back through Lucerne and down to Zurich, arriving at Sihlquai in the evening. WiFi is available on board throughout the day, and the coach is climate-controlled. A professional guide travels with the group and speaks English, Spanish, or German depending on the tour departure you book.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the largest organ in Switzerland, and where is it?

The largest organ in Switzerland is housed inside the Baroque monastery church in Engelberg. The monastery itself was founded by Benedictines and still stands at the center of the village. The church is open for public visits during the tour's free time in Engelberg.

How much time do I actually have to spend in Engelberg?

You get 2 to 3 hours of independent time in Engelberg to explore the village and monastery at your own pace. There's no guided portion. You decide what to see and how long to spend in each place.

Does the tour include a stop in Lucerne, and how long is it?

Yes, the tour stops in Lucerne for approximately one hour on the return journey from Engelberg. That's enough time to walk the old town or grab a meal before heading back to Zurich.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring or pay for separately?

The tour includes the deluxe coach with air conditioning, WiFi on board, and a professional guide. Food and drinks are not included, so bring money for meals or buy something in Lucerne or Engelberg. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also not part of this tour. You meet at the Sihlquai bus parking in Zurich.