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- German
- German
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
Explore Lucerne at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and immersive audio stories that bring the city's legends to life.
The route covers the essential loop of Lucerne, starting at the modern KKL and crossing the Reuss River to the Old Town. You will walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge, see the "Dance of Death" on the Spreuer Bridge, climb the Musegg Wall for panoramic views, and finish at the moving Lion Monument. Along the way, we even include a stop for the city’s finest handmade chocolate.
Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your walk at the KKL Luzern. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring this lakeside landmark entirely from the outside, where Jean Nouvel’s vast floating roof and water channels turn modern architecture into a quiet performance.
Wrap up your tour at the Lion Monument. Stand before the carved cliffside sculpture and reflect on its quiet power before ending your walk at this open air memorial.
Itinerary
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Start your walk at the KKL Luzern. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring this lakeside landmark entirely from the outside, where Jean Nouvel’s vast floating roof and water channels turn modern architecture into a quiet performance.
Admission ticket free -
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Walk along the exterior of the 14th century Chapel Bridge and its iconic Water Tower. Admire the surviving triangular paintings and the rebuilt sections after the 1993 fire, all visible without entering any interior spaces.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the Jesuit Church from its Baroque façade and lakeside steps. Its curves, twin towers and stucco rich exterior reveal the Counter Reformation boldness without needing to step inside.
Admission ticket free -
2
Cross the Spreuer Bridge and observe its outdoor Dance of Death paintings from the walkway. The panels, structure and riverside chapel can all be appreciated from the bridge itself.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pause at the Renaissance style Rathaus. Its arcades, farmhouse style roof and riverside setting tell the story from the outside. Markets and civic life animate the square without interior access.
Admission ticket free -
3
Walk along the base paths of the Musegg Wall and view the towers rising above the city. The Zytturm clock’s early chime and the medieval fortifications can be admired from the exterior walkways.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop outside Max Chocolatier for a moment of sweetness. Appreciate the elegant storefront and the scent drifting out the door while keeping this stop as an outside only visit.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Take in the exterior of the Hofkirche and its surviving medieval towers. The front steps, façade details and quiet cemetery offer a complete outdoor experience.
Admission ticket free -
4Lion Monument
Wrap up your tour at the Lion Monument. Stand before the carved cliffside sculpture and reflect on its quiet power before ending your walk at this open air memorial.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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