Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
Discover Lucerne on a two hours comprehensive city sight seeing walking tour covering all "must have seen" attractions. In addition explore the hidden spots of classic, medieval and modern Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, climb the Musegg Wall and Towers, admire the medieval houses and fascinating murals of the historical center and enjoy an inside visit of the Ritter Palace with its profound "Danse Macabre".
Your tour starts and ends at your Hotel in the City of Lucerne.
(On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only. During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)
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What's included in Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bourbaki Panorama
Meet your Local Guide in the lobby of your Lucerne hotel. After a brief introduction and explanation of the route on a city map you walk or take the public bus (free for Lucerne overnight guests) to the Lion Square. You see the Bourbaki Museum from the outside and get a short overview of the story behind it.
Lion Monument
A few steps further you visit the Lion Monument commemorating to the fallen Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. At the end of the middle age and the beginning of the modern times many rulers all over Europe had a personal Swiss Guard, as the Pope still has. Then came the enlightenment, which lead to the French Revolution starting 1789. Three years later the angry mob of Paris attacked the French Kings Palace in Paris and about 800 Swiss Guardians got killed in action.
Musegg Wall
A leisurely ten minuts uphill walk takes you to the Musegg hill where you visit two of the Musegg Wall and Towers. You learn about the ancient fortification wall which dates back to the early 15. century. You climb Schirmertower, take a walk along the defense walk and climb to the top of the Clock Tower. You feel transported back to the Middle Ages and enjoy a beautiful view over the city, the alps and the midland. (From November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)
Inclusions
- Private Walking Tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional Local Guide
- Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
- Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits)
- Public Transportation Ticket (if applicable, depending on the location of your Hotel. If you stay in a Lucerne Hotel you are entitled to free public transportation during the entire stay.
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces and stairs this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter season from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick you up from any Hotel within the city limit of Lucerne. Alternatively we can pick you up at the big arch right at the Lucerne main station. You can also choose the option: "I will advise my pick up place later". Please bring your "Guest Card" with you. (The Guest Card is given to you by the Hotel Reception and entitles you for free transportation on public means.)
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Tours take place rain, snow or shine. It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella or rain coat.
