Discover Lucerne through the lens of a local guide and photographer. This private tour blends storytelling and professional photography—capturing you in the city’s most beautiful locations while sharing the legends, history, and hidden corners of the Old Town. It’s both a cultural experience and a personalized photoshoot, perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families who want authentic memories of their time in Switzerland. Guests can customize the route and style—from romantic and cinematic to fun and adventurous.
Please meet your guide at the Torbogen Arch in front of Lucerne’s main train station (Bahnhofplatz). Your guide will be waiting next to the arch holding a sign with your name on it, so you can easily recognize them.
The tour ends at the Lion Monument, one of Lucerne’s most famous landmarks, located within walking distance from the Old Town.
Your journey begins at the iconic Torbogen. This majestic arch is a historical gateway into the heart of Lucerne, a perfect place to introduce the city’s past and present. Here, you’ll meet your local guide for a brief introduction and overview of the tour.
From the viewing terrace near the KKL (Culture and Congress Centre Lucerne), enjoy stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps. There your guide will share a short introduction to Lucerne’s history and highlight the modern architecture of the KKL as a symbol of the city’s cultural life today.
Step onto the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the oldest surviving wooden covered bridge in Europe. Admire the painted panels under the roof depicting scenes from Lucerne’s history and mythology. Your guide will explain the bridge’s role and history.
Admire the striking facade of the Jesuit Church, the first large baroque-style church built in Switzerland north of the Alps. There your guide will share a story or two that shaped the city’s religious and cultural landscape.
Step into one of Lucerne’s most charming Old Town squares, surrounded by beautifully frescoed buildings and centuries of tradition. Once a bustling market and gathering place for local guilds, Weinmarkt offers a glimpse into Lucerne’s civic and commercial life in the Middle Ages. Your guide will point out architectural details and share how the space has evolved through the centuries.
Step into Hirschenplatz, a lively square at the heart of Lucerne’s Old Town, where narrow medieval streets open into a bright, welcoming space. Named after the historic Zum Hirschen inn, this square once hosted travelers, merchants, and storytellers passing through the city’s bustling trade routes.
Pause at the Lion Monument, a striking rock carving often described as one of the most moving sculptures in Europe. It honors the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution, and your guide will share the story behind this national symbol of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice.
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