One hour Classic Lucerne Walk

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1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Your tour begins at the reception of your hotel in the city of Lucerne.
Your native local guide Ralf, introduces himself and shows you the route on a city map.
You will take a public bus or walk to Löwenplatz.
On the way, you will see the Bourbaki Museum and receive a brief introduction to its history, before you visit the Lion Monument.
You continue to the historical center where you visit: Chapel Square, Kornmarkt with the town hall. You will see the former Guild house of the bakers. Next is Hirschenplatz and Weinmarkt.
At the city’s oldest fountain, you’ll refresh yourself with Lucerne’s best water and learn why it is so special. You pass the wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Jesuit Church.
At the end of the tour, your city guide will be available for questions and suggestions.

What's Included

City map of Lucerne
Some Postcards of Lucerne
Professionial, native local Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please bring your "Guest Card" with you. (The "Visitor Card" is given to you by the Hotel Reception and entitles you for free transportation on public means.)

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Lion Monument

    Your tour begins at the reception of your hotel in the city of Lucerne. Your native local guide Ralf, introduces himself and shows you the route on a city map. You will take a public bus to Löwenplatz (unless your hotel is within walking distance of the Lion Monument). On the way, you will see the Bourbaki Museum and receive a brief introduction to its history. Just a few steps away, you’ll reach the world-famous Lion Monument, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Your guide will provide you with historical background on the mercenary service, Switzerland's most profitable export in early modern times.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Luzern Altstadt

    Next, you will explore the heart of the Old Town, where you can admire the painted facades at Hirschenplatz and Weinmarkt. At the city’s oldest fountain, you’ll refresh yourself with Lucerne’s best water and learn why it is so special.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A few steps away at Kornmarkt, you’ll see the 17th-century Town Hall and its tower.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The tour continues through the legendary Furrengasse and over the world-famous Chapel Bridge to the other side of the historic center.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You will visit the Jesuit Church, built in the 17th century, which is Switzerland's first Baroque church.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A short walk later, you’ll reach the Ritter Palace. You will learn about its architectural history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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