The Lives and Legends of Lucerne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.8
(6 reviews)

40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Come on a walking tour to uncover the magic of Lucerne.

The town is set against the majestic backdrop of the Alps, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Several pretty bridges, steeples, fountains and frescoed facades will catch your eye on this walk, but Lucerne has so much more to offer than photo opportunities.

You’ll begin at the train station and make a loop around the old town, visiting both sides of the Reuss river. Each site you visit has a story to tell, from the Chapel Bridge’s burning to the carnival celebrations. You’ll pass by wine, grain and pig markets too, each with its own unique character. From the markets, you’ll wander the cobbled streets to the Mill Bridge and find out about the castle on the hill.

The tour ends with the Legend of the Wild Man and Lux Ritter, the craftsman who became mayor. By the end of our tour, I hope you firmly agree that Lucerne is a whole lot more than a beautiful photo!

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Stadtrelief, a sculpture of the map of Lucerne.

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the Torbogen Luzern, the arch in front of the Lucerne Bahnhof train station.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lake Lucerne (Pass by)

    The tour takes you along a section of Lake Lucerne.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour briefly stops at one end of the Seebrücke, the See Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you across the Chapel Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly in front of Fritschibrunnen, the Carnival Fountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Kornschütte.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes over the Spreuer Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes around the outside of the Jesuit Church, Lucerne.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends next to the Stadtrelief.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
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