Explore Zurich & Lucerne in a Day: City Pulse to Alpine Beauty

Discover Zurich's bustling financial hub and Lucerne, Switzerland's picturesque gem, in just one day! A quick 40-minute train ride connects these contrasting cities. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the best of both worlds!

Experience details

• Destination

  Zürich

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  7 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Italiano • Русский

• What's included

  Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Zurich HB

• The biggest railway station in Switzerland

  We will meet at the country's largest train station under the sculpture of the guardian angel and immediately begin to explore the city.

• Alfred Escher Fountain

  This man had a fix-it idea: railroads. If you had to spend 4 days traveling from Zurich to Bern, where he worked in parliament, you too would make sure that by the end of the 19th century Switzerland had the best network of railways in Europe.

• Lindenhof

  is the scene of numerous historical events. In the 4th century a Roman fort stood on Lindenhof – and in the 9th century the grandson of Charlemagne built a regal palace as place of residence on the very same site.

• St. Peter's Church

  The clock on the tower is the largest in Europe and the dial has a diameter of 8.7 metres!

• Bahnhofstrasse

  The shopping heart of the city of Zurich.

• Paradeplatz

  One of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Switzerland.

• Fraumünster Church

  Many visitors are attracted by the five stained glass windows prepared by Marc Chagal.

• Grossmünster Church

  - symbol of the city and Zürich's religious heart and soul.

• Niederdorf

  or Dörfli – the “little village”. One of the last places in town where you can still find real locals.

• Cabaret Voltaire

  The Cabaret Voltaire is the birthplace of the world-famous Dada movement, which started in Zurich in 1916.

• Lake Zurich

  Golden and Silver sides

• KKL

  Jean Nouvel's architectural masterpiece. Сoncert hall with a capacity of 1700 people, has become an emblem of the city. The imposing and elegant roof stretching over the lake serves to bring clearly distinct architectural features together: the Concert Hall, Lucerne Hall, conference rooms and art museum.

• The Arch

  The arch you are standing next to is all that remains from the old station. It was the main entry portal.

• Chapel Bridge

  The world-famous wooden bridge is the most photographed spot in Lucerne.

• Fritschi fountain

  There is a legend in Lucerne about a fun-loving farmer named Fritschi. Every business trip to Lucerne ended with him visiting taverns and having fun. He bequeathed all his money to one of the guilds to serve wine to the poor during carnival. To this day, the guilds fulfill his wish.

• Musegg Wall

  Lucerne began building the city fortifications in the 13th century - a symbol of power and domination!The towers and the Musegg wall are opened from 1 April to 1 November.

• Lion Monument

  Have you ever heard the expression: "No money, no Swiss"? it's not about the banks at all. The mercenaries are the history and the present of Lucerne. We'll talk about how it all began at the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Iuliia

  Your Personal Guide Across Zurich, Bern, and Lucerne

  Iuliia

  5.0

  14 reviews

  I speak

  English • Italiano • Русский
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide

• Not included

  • Tickets from Zurich to Lucerne - Zurich - 54 swiss francs in II class
  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

• CarolynAbout local Iuliia March 2, 2023
  5.0

  All you need to know about Lucerne

  "luliia is an amazing guide. Having lived in Ukraine, Italy, and now Switzerland, she has wonderful perspective on the history and culture of Europe. Her personality is incredibly upbeat. We had a lot... show more

• SilviaAbout local Iuliia December 30, 2024
  5.0

  A wealth of knowledge!

  "Luliia was an amazing guide. She provided the history and details of the town. Extremely flexible and had many good recommendations. I would highly recommend her."

• RonAbout local Iuliia November 2, 2024
  5.0

  Great Experience

  "Iuliia was a fantastic host. Very friendly and detailed tour of Zurich. Would definitely book again."