Basel to Lucerne Day Trip with City Tour and Lake Cruise
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Overview

Gain a comprehensive overview of one of Switzerland’s must-see cities one this full-day tour to Lucerne from Basel. Start off on a walking tour of the old town, taking in sights such as the Chapel Bridge and city walls, and learn more about its history from your local guide. Afterwards, unwind on a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, soaking up Alpine panoramas before heading back to Basel on your included train ticket.

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Great experience!!

Susan_W, Sept 2024

We met our guide at the train station. Only one recommendation and that would be that your guides have some kind of identifier as a Viator guide. Abraham was amazing! He took train from Lucerne to pick us up in Basel! It was so nice having a knowledgable individual to direct us thru the process! His tour and knowledge of Lucerne left us all with lasting memories! He directed us to a local restaurant. The food was amazing! The boat trip also beautiful! Despite some light rain we had an amazing day!!! Thank you!!!

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Thank you for your review, happy you enjoyed the tour.

Great tour or lucerne

Linda_P, May 2024

Our guide Micheal was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He even spent extra time at the end showing us around Basal.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for your review to the tour - will share it with the tourguide

A beautiful and perfect day in Lucern

Julie_W, Sept 2023

Learning the history, seeing the beauty and our wonderful guide Oscar who went well out of his way to accommodate our needs and made sure we had a valued experience. He truly made the tour remarkable.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

Thank you for your review, forwarded to the tourguide.

Great day in the rain.

AnnMarie_K, May 2023

Even though it rained during our entire trip, our guide was wonderful and the group was small. It was easy to find our guide in the train station and easy to hear him with only 8 in our group. Train ride was comfortable. The Lion monument was covered for cleaning, so that was a bit of a let down. The guide didn't make us walk there for nothing. But lunch in an authentic Swiss restaurant was awesome and delicious. Great choice. The boat cruise was also impressive. A good narrative with snow on the peaks of the Alps. Rainy day or not, it was a great experience. I would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your review.

Itinerary

  • Basel SBB Station

    Meet your guide at the train station. Board the Intercity train to Luzern, where you arrive after one hour of travel time.

  • Chapel Bridge

    Cross the covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel. One of the most known sight in Switzerland.

    15 minutes
  • Spreuer Bridge

    Visit the first bridge that was constructed in the 13th century to connect the Mühlenplatz on the right bank of the Reuss river with the mills in the middle of the river

    15 minutes
  • Muhlenplatz

    With 1500 m2, the Mühlenplatz is the largest historic square in the city of Lucerne. The individual terraced houses are almost all typical urban wooden buildings, as have also been found in other Lucerne excavations.

    5 minutes
  • Kornmarkt

    In the heart of Lucerne's old town, in a beautiful location on Rathausquai directly on the Reuss, is the listed town hall. It is one of the most beautiful Renaissance houses in Switzerland and has a high status.

    5 minutes
  • Inside and out, the historical hotel reveals itself in all its splendour. The famous facade murals are among the most photographed motifs in Lucerne. Viewed from the Reuss, the hotel calls to mind a Venetian palace. Today, the Hotel des Balances offers a balance of historical fabric and contemporary design

    5 minutes
  • Schwanenplatz

    The Schweizerhofquai and Schwanenplatz is the quay section between the Schwanenplatz and the Kurplatz in the city of Lucerne. It lies on the right bank of Lake Lucerne. It's one of the most visited places in Luzern.

    5 minutes
  • Church of St. Leodegar

    The Church of St. Leodegar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in parts from 1633 to 1639 on the foundation of the Roman basilica which had burnt in 1633.

    15 minutes
  • Lion Monument

    The Lion Monument is a rock relief. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution,

    10 minutes
  • KKL Luzern Concert Hall

    The KKL Luzern is a venue for concerts, congresses, meetings, conferences, panel discussions and events in the middle of the city. An architecturally exciting building and the place where you board the lake boat.

  • Lake Lucerne

    Spend one hour on the Lake Lucerne. A scenic roundtrip in the bay of Lucerne will take place.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
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Location

Address

Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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Experience

Highlights

  • Gain an overview of Lucerne in just one day
  • Relax with round-trip transfer from Basel via train included
  • Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide
  • See the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, and more
  • Inclusions

    • Swiss Tourguide
    • all tickets, taxes, fees and handling charges
    • transportation environmentally friendly and climate neutral by train

    Exclusions

    • Travel to starting point in Basel
    • Food and drinks
    • Personal expenses during the tour

    Additional Information

    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 397.00