Guided City Tour of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Old Town

Cross the Chapel Bridge and wander Lucerne's oldest squares with a guide who knows them.

This 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Lucerne covers the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the medieval Old Town with a local guide speaking English, German, or Chinese. The tour runs daily May through October on a fixed schedule: German departures Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. English Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You choose your language at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Chapel Bridge10m
2. Lucerne Jesuit Church10m
3. Lucerne Old Town1h

Guided walking tour of Lucerne

• Meet at Tourist Information
• Visit Chapel Bridge
• Explore Jesuit Church
• Walk through Old Town

The experience

The tour starts at the Tourist Information office and moves straight into the streets. You'll cross the Chapel Bridge, the wooden structure with its octagonal Water Tower, then walk through the Old Town squares where the medieval façades line the route. The Jesuit Church sits on the itinerary as a formal stop, and the KKL Luzern (the Culture and Convention Centre) rounds out the landmarks. A local guide leads the whole thing, so the stories attach to the places as you stand in them.

The pace is built for 1.5 hours, which means you move without rushing but don't linger long at any single spot. The route stays walkable for all fitness levels, and the streets themselves are flat and accessible. If you're traveling with a stroller or using a wheelchair, the tour accommodates both. All surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and the paths are wide enough for prams.

The tour runs daily during the warmer months, May through the end of October. English-language departures happen Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you speak German or Chinese, those languages run on their own schedule. You pick your language when you book, and the guide meets the group at the Tourist Information office to begin.

What’s included

• Local guide in your chosen language.
• access to the Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, and Lucerne Old Town squares.
• the route is fully wheelchair accessible with stroller-friendly paths.

Options for this experience

3 options

English-language guided city tour10:15

German-language guided city tour10:15

Chinese-language guided city tourGuide in English or German · Available from 17 Sep 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:15

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

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Luzern Tourismus AG

Is this one for you?Choose the English departure if your schedule aligns with Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday mornings: the fixed times mean you don't coordinate with the group, just show up. If you speak German or Chinese, those languages run on separate days, so check the calendar before booking to match your language and preferred date.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

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

What exactly is the Chapel Bridge and why is it on every Lucerne tour?

The Chapel Bridge is a covered wooden footbridge crossing the Reuss River, built in the 14th century and lined with painted interior panels. The octagonal Water Tower at its center is one of Lucerne's most recognizable landmarks, and the bridge itself is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe still in use.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour lasts 1.5 hours and covers the main medieval streets and squares of the Old Town on foot. The route is suitable for all fitness levels, with flat, accessible surfaces throughout, so the walking is steady but not strenuous.

Does the tour include food, drinks, or hotel pickup?

The tour includes a local guide and access to the sights, but does not include food, drinks, or hotel pickup and drop-off. You meet the group at the Tourist Information office to begin.

When does this tour operate?

The guided city tour runs daily from May through the end of October. It does not operate during the winter months.