Lucerne & Bürgenstock Day Tour from Zurich: Private Mercedes

Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, Old Town, and a cable car into the cliffside views above the lake

A private day tour from Zurich to Lucerne and Bürgenstock combines a guided walk through Lucerne's historic center (Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Lion Monument, and cobbled Old Town streets) with a cable car ride to the Bürgenstock Hammetschwand plateau. A professional driver-guide leads the nine-hour itinerary in a modern luxury vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour is customizable and suits families, couples, and travelers who want to set their own pace without a fixed group schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lucerne and Bürgenstock private tour

• Pickup from Zurich hotel
• Drive through Central Switzerland
• Walk across Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• See Water Tower and Lion Monument
• Explore Lucerne Old Town and cafes
• Travel to Bürgenstock Hammetschwand plateau
• Enjoy panoramic views and cliffside trails
• Relax at mountain viewpoints
• Return to Zurich accommodation

The experience

Lucerne & Bürgenstock Day Tour from Zurich starts with hotel pickup in a modern luxury Mercedes, then follows a scenic drive through Central Switzerland's rolling hills and lakes. Once in Lucerne, you walk across the historic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), see the Water Tower and the poignant Lion Monument, and wander the cobbled streets and alpine cafes of Old Town. The route is yours to shape: your driver-guide adjusts timing and pacing to match what interests you most.

The second half takes you to Bürgenstock, the famous resort plateau that rises above Lake Lucerne. A cable car carries you up to the Hammetschwand viewpoint, where panoramic views stretch across the lake and surrounding peaks. You can walk the scenic cliffside trails, linger at the mountain viewpoints, or simply take in the landscape. The drive back to Zurich gives you time to rest and review the day's photos.

This is a private tour, so there's no group schedule to follow and no strangers setting the pace. Your driver-guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages, and the itinerary flexes around what you want to see. Children from age five are welcome. The nine-hour day is structured but not rigid, and the door-to-door comfort means no navigating Swiss trains or transfers on your own.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zurich.
• professional driver-guide service.
• cable car to Bürgenstock Hammetschwand.
• transportation in a modern luxury Mercedes Benz.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Swiss Epic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the tour with pickup if your hotel is in Zurich and you want to avoid arranging your own transport to the starting point. Without pickup, you meet the driver at an agreed location and save on that service. Either way, the private format means you set the pace through Lucerne and Bürgenstock instead of following a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and why do people visit it?

The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) is Lucerne's most recognizable landmark, a covered wooden bridge built in the 14th century that spans the Reuss River. It's famous for its interior paintings and octagonal water tower, and it's the centerpiece of Lucerne's Old Town that most visitors photograph and walk across.

Can I customize the tour to spend more time in Lucerne or skip certain stops?

Yes. This is a private tour with flexible timing, so your driver-guide adjusts the itinerary to match your interests. If you want to linger in Old Town or skip a stop, you can arrange that. Contact the operator after booking if you want to modify the schedule.

What is the Bürgenstock Hammetschwand plateau, and how do I get there?

Bürgenstock Hammetschwand is a mountain plateau above Lake Lucerne known for panoramic views of the lake and Alpine peaks. You reach it by cable car, which accommodates small groups and carries you up to the scenic viewpoints and cliffside trails at the top.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the standard price. If you'd like to add a meal stop or arrange lunch at a mountain restaurant, contact the operator after booking and they can adjust the schedule and provide pricing.

Do I need to book the cable car separately, or is it included?

The cable car to Bürgenstock Hammetschwand is included in the tour. Your driver-guide handles the boarding, and the ride is part of the day's itinerary.

What's the difference between the tour with pickup and the tour without pickup?

The Private Tour with Pickup includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Zurich. The Private Tour without Pickup does not. Both include the same itinerary, driver-guide, cable car, and luxury vehicle for the rest of the day.