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We compared all 51 experiences in Lucerne so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.6 51 experiences from US$ 31 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Mount Pilatus summit from Lucerne: Train, gondola & cruise
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Mount Pilatus summit from Lucerne: Train, gondola & cruiseAscend Mount Pilatus by panoramic gondola and aerial cable car, descend the world's steepest cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne.★ 4.57 (1,483)5h 15m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 197per person
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne: Cogwheel Train & Sphinx View
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne: Cogwheel Train & Sphinx ViewFeel the rush of high-altitude air on a Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne, with cogwheel train rides, glacier views, and time to wander the Ice Palace, includes pickup.★ 4.67 (878)9h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 346per person
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise: Dragon Cable Car Tour
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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise: Dragon Cable Car TourStart at Lucerne train station and ride the dragon cable car up Mt. Pilatus, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne with a guide: all in one 5.5-hour loop.★ 4.60 (694)5h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 273per person

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Mount Titlis from Lucerne: Glacier & Cliff Walk Half-Day
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Mount Titlis from Lucerne: Glacier & Cliff Walk Half-Day★ 4.40 (652)5h 30mfromUS$ 174per person
Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: 3 Hours, Chapel Bridge & Lake Cruise
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Lucerne cultural tour by electric cargo bike: Swiss traditions
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Mount Titlis cable car from Engelberg: Cliff Walk and glacier
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Mount Titlis cable car from Engelberg: Cliff Walk and glacier★ 4.45 (304)3h–5hfromUS$ 141per person
Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Boat, Cogwheel & Gondola
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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Boat, Cogwheel & Gondola★ 4.54 (278)4h–6hfromUS$ 148per person
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen day trip from Lucerne
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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen day trip from Lucerne★ 4.36 (231)10hfromUS$ 112per person
Lucerne: Jungfraujoch Day Trip & Eiger Express Gondola
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Lucerne: Jungfraujoch Day Trip & Eiger Express Gondola★ 4.48 (192)10hfromUS$ 322per person

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Bernese Oberland Day Trip from Luzern: Waterfalls, Aare Gorge & Lake Brienz
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Bernese Oberland Day Trip from Luzern: Waterfalls, Aare Gorge & Lake BrienzSet out from Luzern for a private day trip through the Bernese Oberland: walk the Aare Gorge, lunch at Giessbach Hotel, see Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls, with pickup included.★ 5.00 (126)9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 915per person
Lucerne: Old Town & Chapel Bridge Private Tour with Local Guide
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Lucerne: Old Town & Chapel Bridge Private Tour with Local GuideTour Lucerne's Old Town, Chapel Bridge, and Hofkirche with a local guide. Learn insider stories about the city's landmarks and hidden corners in 90 minutes.★ 4.97 (155)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Guided City Tour of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Old Town
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Guided City Tour of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Old TownWalk Lucerne's medieval streets with a local guide, crossing the Chapel Bridge and visiting the Jesuit Church in 1.5 hours: available in English, German, or Chinese.★ 4.69 (175)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Lucerne tour: Chapel Bridge, cheese & chocolate tasting
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Lucerne tour: Chapel Bridge, cheese & chocolate tastingWalk Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, taste five Swiss chocolates and three alpine cheeses paired with wine.★ 4.66 (187)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 157per person
Cogwheel train Rigi: Unlimited rides & mineral spa day
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Cogwheel train Rigi: Unlimited rides & mineral spa dayRide the cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm with unlimited cable car access and enjoy a full day at the mineral baths and spa for ultimate relaxation.★ 4.55 (103)5h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Mount Rigi Day Pass: Cable Car & Cogwheel Train from Lucerne
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Mount Rigi Day Pass: Cable Car & Cogwheel Train from LucerneMount Rigi day pass includes cable car and cogwheel train access from Lucerne. Self-guided, all-day ticket, 360-degree views, free for children under 15. Book online.★ 4.54 (112)3h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 104per person
Lucerne Walking Tour: Chapel Bridge & Hidden Gems
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Lucerne Walking Tour: Chapel Bridge & Hidden GemsFirst time in Lucerne and tired of the same Chapel Bridge photo? A local guide shows you the narrow lanes.★ 4.50 (167)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Lake Lucerne: 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Alpine Views
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Lake Lucerne: 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Alpine ViewsOne-hour catamaran round trip from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock with mountain views. WiFi on board, snacks available, wheelchair accessible.★ 3.78 (138)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 37per person

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Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise: Mountain Views & Lakeside Landmarks
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Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise: Mountain Views & Lakeside LandmarksPanoramic sightseeing cruise on Lake Lucerne with views of Meggenhorn Castle, Bürgenstock, and Richard Wagner Museum.★ 4.23 (44)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Lucerne Walking Tour: Chapel Bridge, Old Town & Lake Views
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Lucerne Walking Tour: Chapel Bridge, Old Town & Lake ViewsGuided walking tour of Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, medieval old town and Lake Lucerne with a local guide in English or Spanish.★ 4.81 (73)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Lucerne Old Town tour by eTukTuk: Custom-guided highlights
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Lucerne Old Town tour by eTukTuk: Custom-guided highlightsGuided eTukTuk tour of Lucerne's Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Hofkirche and Lion Monument with a live English or German-speaking driver.★ 4.95 (86)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Stanserhorn CabriO Cable Car from Lucerne: Open-air summit views
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Stanserhorn CabriO Cable Car from Lucerne: Open-air summit viewsRide the world’s only open-top cable car to Mt Stanserhorn from Stans, with vintage funicular, 360° summit views, and a revolving restaurant. Includes entry ticket.★ 4.48 (90)2h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride Cable Car
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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride Cable CarHalf-day trip from Lucerne to Mt Pilatus at 2,132m via cogwheel railway, Dragon Ride cableway and gondola. Public transport included with flexible route options.★ 4.54 (98)3h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 117per person
Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne: Cogwheel Train & Cable Car
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Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne: Cogwheel Train & Cable CarA fully guided roundtrip from Lucerne combines a Lake Lucerne cruise, Europe's oldest cogwheel railway.★ 4.73 (56)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 153per person
Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Cruise, Cogwheel Train & Spa Day
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Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Cruise, Cogwheel Train & Spa DaySail across Lake Lucerne, ride the historic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, and unwind at Rigi Kaltbad’s mountain spa: all with flexible timing and easy connections.★ 4.70 (97)7h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 197per person
Lake Lucerne e-Bike Tour: 16km ride with alpine views
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Lake Lucerne e-Bike Tour: 16km ride with alpine viewsRide 16km along Lake Lucerne on a battery-assisted e-bike with a live guide, seeing Mount Pilatus, Stanserhorn and Rigi as you pedal the shoreline trail.★ 5.00 (22)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 247per person
Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight Over Swiss Alps Views
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Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight Over Swiss Alps ViewsFeel the wind above Lucerne’s lakes & valleys on a tandem paragliding flight with a pro pilot. Includes all gear, cable car ride, and easy pickup options.★ 4.70 (88)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 253per person
Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne: Steam railway
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Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne: Steam railwayCruise Lake Lucerne past Alpine cliffs and vineyards, then ride a vintage steam train up Mount Rigi to 1,752 meters. A guide explains the 1920s railway history as you ascend.★ 4.29 (14)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 260per person
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Lucerne at a glance ✓ 2026-10-17

  • Most booked: Mount Pilatus summit from Lucerne: Train, gondola & cruise, US$ 197 (5h 15m, 4.57★ · 1,483).
  • Top rated: Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne: Cogwheel Train & Sphinx View, US$ 346 (9h 30m, 4.67★ · 878).
  • Best value: Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise: Dragon Cable Car Tour, US$ 273 (5h 30m, 4.60★ · 694).

Of the 51 experiences: 50 with free cancellation, 43 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup and 29 last-minute.

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