Top Lucerne Hiking Tours

Hike in the alpine hills around Lucerne with your own private guide, and be rewarded with vistas that span 10 lakes and the Swiss Alps. After leaving Lucerne on this day-long hiking experience, you'll travel by train, bus, funicular, and chairlift to start your hike along the mountain trails of an alpine ridge. Stop for a picnic lunch with your own food, then continue to the peak of Fronalpstock where impressive Lake Lucerne views await. The route is steep in parts and takes place at a high altitude, so a good standard of fitness is required.

Our Swiss Alps Grand Rail Tour is the ultimate alpine experience. The very best of Switzerland, seen from 11 of the world’s most famous trains—including the Glacier Express, the Gornergrat cogwheel train, the Furka steam train and the Goldenpass line. Small group size, two-night stays in luxury hotels and daily porter service make the Swiss Alps Grand Rail Tour the ideal way to experience all that Switzerland has to offer. Leave the details to us so you can relax and enjoy the journey of a lifetime! Breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps Premium seating on 11 world-famous trains (more than any competing tour) Two-night stays at the finest hotels and/or lodges Luggage transfer service All breakfasts and dinners included Local, English-speaking guides for the duration of the tour Guest experts provide color and local perspective Historic St. Gallen Abbey Library, home to 8th-century manuscripts Recently declassified Gotthard military bunker Guided walks/hikes and day excursions

When you’re staying in Lucerne, don’t miss a trip to Mount Rigi because you don’t have transport. This private day trip offers a convenient way to experience the mountain, with round-trip transport from Lucerne and rides by boat, cogwheel train, and a mountain cable car (all payable on the day). Once there, you’ll hike the Classic Rigi Trail with a guide, discovering alpine lake panoramas along the way.

Switzerland’s landscape offers plenty of options for active sightseeing, but it can be tricky to navigate alone. Discover Grindelwald First, a major departure point for Alpine adventures, with ease on a round-trip tour from Lucerne, led by your own photographer and private guide. From here, you can explore the Bernese Oberland on foot, zipline (activities not included), or scooter, and discover scenic highlights such as Lake Bachalpsee or Eiger’s north face.

One of the best off-the-beaten track hikes in Central Switzerland. Avoid Tourists areas, discover Switzerland like a local. Enjoy beautiful views over lake Lucerne and get the chance to discover Switzerland hidden gems. Our guide will accompany you through this unique journey and you will get to know about the local culture and heritage of this beautiful country. Total hiking time is between 2 to 3 hours and is totally customisable with your guide. Everyone is welcome as well as all ages.

Immerse yourself in the Alpine beauty of Interlaken and Grindelwald on a full-day tour of the majestic mountain region from Lucerne. Depart by luxury coach and marvel at enchanting scenery as you travel to Interlaken, a gorgeous resort located at the foot of the Bernese Oberland Alps. Spend some leisurely free time exploring independently and then head to Grindelwald, known as ‘Glacier Village’ due to its impressive array of glaciers. Opt to ascend to the summit of Mt First in a cable car to see stunning panoramas of the surrounding sights before returning to Lucerne.

Treat the chocoholics in your family to a whirlwind ride at Lucerne’s Swiss Chocolate Adventure — an attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Aboard a chocolate cube car, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute multimedia and sensory experience to learn all about the sugary treat. Breathe in the warm scent of cocoa, watch a short film to learn how chocolate is made, and finish with a complimentary sample to keep your sweet tooth sated.

Check out the elegant villas and castles of Lucerne with this half-day walking tour, and take in sweeping views of the lake and the mountains that frame it. In a group, you'll stroll from Meggen to St. Charles Hall, past Schloss Neuhabsburg and onto Schloss Meggenhorn, a palatial estate fashioned like a French chateau. The tour is packed with tales of the castles' famous residents -- from Habsburg rulers to German royalty to Russian financiers -- and includes a refreshment stop at the Hotel Hermitage on the lake.

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Home to medieval architecture and spectacular lakeside scenery, Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore Lucerne and surrounds by foot and by boat, and see the best of the city in one day. With your guide to lead the way, hit top attractions including the Chapel Bridge and Lucerne Castle, and gain insight into centuries of colorful Swiss history. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Ride an aerial cableway from the Alpine village of Engelberg to the summit of Mt Titlis on this afternoon tour from Lucerne. Then squeeze in as many snow-themed attractions as you can during approximately two hours of free time at the top. Your guided day trip includes snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park plus admission to the Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer chairlift, Titlis Rotair gondola and Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge. What are you waiting for?

Travel to Jungfraujoch — Europe's highest railway station at a dizzying height of 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) — on this full day trip from Lucerne. A scenic coach drive via the Bernese Oberland delivers you to Lauterbrunnen for a cogwheel train ride. You’ll wind through the Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass below the foot of the Eiger North Face. At the Top of Europe, explore the glaciated Ice Palace and enjoy World Heritage–listed views of the soaring Swiss Alps and Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observatory.

Learn about Swiss history and culture on a small-group day trip to Bern from Lucerne, with no more than 16 people. After traveling through the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve of Entlebuch Valley, break up your journey with a stop at the Kambly Experience to watch Swiss biscuits being made. In Bern, explore the medieval Old Town, and then indulge yourself with Swiss cheese at a show dairy in the Emmental region. You’ll learn how the Emmentaler AOP is made and savor samples, too. At the end of the tour, you'll take with you a goodie bag full of Swiss delicacies collected at the visited attractions throughout the day.

Visit Mount Pilatus and take a train ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway on this self-guided tour from Lucerne. Ride on the new aerial cableway, the Dragon Ride, included, as well as a panoramic gondola ride. All transportation included; you are free to explore on your own once there.

Discover Lucerne with your own private guide and learn the history of the city as you walk. The handsome Swiss town boasts landmarks aplenty, and you’ll find them all with the help of your guide. Scout out the best spots for photos against backdrops such as the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, and leave armed with tips for the best restaurants, shops, and activities in town.

Spend a day in the Swiss mountain countryside with this Mt. Titlis region hiking tour, bookable for up to eight people. With your own private guide, you'll travel from Lucerne to Engelberg by train, then ride in a cable car to the start of your hike. The circular route takes in camera-worthy views of the north face of Mt. Titlis along with the waterfalls, lush green pastures, and grazing cows that typify the alpine landscape here. Stop for lunch at a farm to enjoy homemade specialities, then visit a cheese maker in a monastery before your return to Lucerne. Food is at your own expense.

For a day of outdoor adventure perfect for the whole family, don't miss this private Lucerne excursion to Mt. Pilatus. After an easy ride (with transport at your expense), you can start your adrenaline-fueled day. You hike and toboggan, navigate a ropes course, and feel the incomparable sensation of flight as you're whisked through the sky on an aerial cable car—with all activities included in the price.

Get an insider perspective on the Uri Alps on this private full-day tour. Whether you want a challenging hike through wilderness or a casual stroll around rural villages, your sightseeing itinerary can be customized to suit you. Learn more about the region’s cultural heritage directly from your local guide and avoid hidden costs with all internal transfers, including aerial gondola and bus transport, included in the price.

Swiss Alps Winter experience for non-skiers Non-skiers can also enjoy the Swiss Alps to the fullest with a relaxing winter hiking tour through the beautiful winter landscape high over the Lake of Lucerne. Enjoy the views from the mountain over the lake with their contrasting colours. Hike the magnificent Winter wonderland at an altitude of 1600 meters in the heart of  Central Switzerland.  The marked winter hiking trail is situated well above the level of fog and makes shorter and longer walks in the sun and fresh air possible. Visitors have the choice between marked trails of varying length and difficulty.  Rent of snow shoes and Sledges is available at the cable car station (great fun for everyone) Add an optional 2 hrs Lucerne walking tour to your Swiss Alps experiences. We visit the Lion monument, Chapel bridge and Lucerne castle. 

For a day of hiking near Lucerne with a personal guide to lead the way, you can get a dose of Alpine beauty with this trek through the valley of Lauterbrunnen. Enjoy a scenic ride into the glacial valley, strap on your hiking boots, and explore the Mountain View Trail. Highlights include the views of Eiger and Mönch mountain peaks, hiking to a car-free village, and marveling at cascading waterfalls.