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Book NowOn this action-packed journey, adrenaline rushes and speed thrills abound thanks to a variety of exhilarating activities, including The First Flyer and The First Glider, as well as the Cliff Walk at the cliff's edge and a hair-raising mountain cart fall.
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Book NowInterlaken, Europe's center of adventure sports, is the perfect setting for this fun-filled day trip. On your exhilarating canyoning trip, you'll find secret gorges to explore; crystal-clear waterfalls to jump off of; and magnificent rockslides to slide down.
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Book NowOn a small group walking tour, you'll learn how to capture better shots of Lucerne's prominent landmarks, interesting backstreets, and secret vantage points.
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Book NowA local guide will lead you on a 60-minute walking tour of Lucerne's most beautiful landmarks. You'll learn about the city's history and culture from a local's perspective during this brief tour.
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Book NowStop into one of the city's best-known chocolate shops and sample some of its specialties. A walking and boating tour of Lake Lucerne's most famous sights.
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Book NowThis walking tour of Lucerne will take you to the city's most popular sights as well as some of its lesser-known jewels. Along the way, you and your guide will see many of Lucerne's most noteworthy landmarks while also learning about the city's history and culture.
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Book NowExplore the city of Lucerne and Mount Rigi with a private tour guide. A picturesque boat trip and a mountain walk with breathtaking views are included in the tour.
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Book NowHike up to 1,850 meters (5,550 ft) above sea level in the heart of the Swiss alps, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, extensive woods, and glacier streams.
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Book NowParagliding in Switzerland offers spectacular views of the country's mountains, valleys, and several of the country's lakes. Tandem flights with an expert pilot are a great way to see the Lake Lucerne area from the air.
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Book NowPhotographic opportunities abound on this full-day private guided photo excursion across the Swiss alps. You'll leave with a treasure trove of memories designed by a Lucerne-based professional photographer.
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Book NowThe Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest point and a UNESCO-designated "World Heritage Site of the Swiss Alps," is a must-see destination. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Jungfrau's ice and snow realm.
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Book NowThis three-hour Lucerne trip covers the city's most noteworthy sights while also offering excellent value for money. Also, take a one-hour boat ride around Lake Lucerne to see all of Lucerne's top sights and attractions!
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Book NowLucerne's night watchman will lead you on a one-hour tour of the city's fascinating past. For those who want to learn more about the city and its attractions, this tour is a great way to do it.
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Book NowRigi, the Queen of the Mountains, is home to Europe's first railway. Enjoy an exhilarating adventure in Luzern in the heart of central Switzerland with a unique combination of rack railway and cable car.
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Book NowTo get to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, take the ferry from Lucerne and connect with the funicular railway. Discover one of Europe's greatest Alpine leisure facilities by taking a funicular.
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Book NowLearn about Lucerne's history and culture while riding in a tuk-tuk with a local guide in an eco-friendly vehicle. Take in the stunning views of the city and learn more about the historical significance of the landmarks you visit.
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Book NowA small-group tour of Lucerne's greatest sites is the ideal way to see everything the city has to offer. Take a guided tour of the city, then take a boat excursion on Lake Lucerne.
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Book NowClimb Mount Pilatus by the Panorama Gondola and then experience the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. Take a boat back to Lucerne, where your adventure began.
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Book NowVisit the Swiss Museum of Transport and see all of its exhibits for the price of one admission ticket. After the Swiss Chocolate Adventure, sip some chocolate and watch documentaries on astronomy and the planet.
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Book NowEmbark on an elevated cableway and a panoramic gondola ride. Lucerne's bus no. 1 takes you to the base of Mt. Pilatus, where you can begin your self-guided trip. From the summit of Mt. Pilatus, you can take the steepest cogwheel train in the world all the way back to Alpnachstad.
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Book NowThis seasonal day trip from Lucerne takes you to the Swiss Alps and Mt. Pilatus. The 5.5-hour round-trip adventure includes a 30-minute gondola ride from Kriens to the Fräkmüntegg terminus and an aerial cableway ascent to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. A one-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne is a great way to return to Alpnachstad from the peak of the world's steepest cogwheel train. As your guide drives you about Lucerne, you may take in the sights and sounds.
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Book NowVisit Europe's highest train station, Jungfraujoch, at an altitude of 11,333 feet on this full-day Lucerne tour (3,454 meters). After a scenic coach ride through the Bernese Oberland, you can take a cogwheel railway to Lauterbrunnen. The Kleine Scheidegg is a mountain pass located just below the Eiger North Face. Explore the Aletsch Glacier and the glaciated Ice Palace in the Swiss Alps from the Sphinx Observatory, Europe's tallest building.
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Book NowThis afternoon tour from Lucerne includes a ride on an aerial cableway to the peak of Mt. Titlis. It is possible to squeeze in as many snow attractions as possible during your two-hour free time at the top. While in Titlis Glacier Park, you'll get access to the Ice Flyer chairlift, Rotair gondola, and Europe's tallest suspension bridge on the Cliff Walk as part of your guided day tour. You've got nothing to lose.
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Book NowMany consider Lucerne to be Switzerland's crown jewel due to its medieval architecture and beautiful lakeside views. Itinerary: Explore Lucerne and the surrounding area by foot and by boat during this one-day trip. With the help of your guide, learn about the interesting history of Switzerland over the course of several centuries by visiting well-known monuments like the Chapel Bridge and Lucerne Castle. To maximize your time with your guide, there are only a few other persons in the group.
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Book NowOn a full-day trek from Lucerne to the Swiss Alps, you may reach the Matterhorn, Europe's tallest peak. You can travel to Interlaken in style and comfort on a luxury coach with a trained guide by way of the stunning Bernese Oberland.
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Book NowPilatus's Golden Round-Trip trip offers stunning views of the Alps from the peak, the lake, and the sky. The tour begins with a boat ride on Lake Lucerne, followed by a ride on Europe's highest cogwheel railway to the mountain's summit, and finally a panoramic gondola ride back down. Use the insider knowledge of your local guide and keep costs down by including admission fees and transfers in the price.
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Book NowTake a day excursion to Mt. Rigi to expand your horizons in the Swiss Alps. Take a boat ride from Lucerne to get a taste of this stunning location. Plan your cogwheel train and aerial cable car trips using the tickets you've already purchased and the schedules you've been given. Your choice of two or five hours of free time at Rigi Kulm will determine how long you spend on the mountain. Then take a scenic train ride to Weggis, where you'll catch a boat back to Lucerne.
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Book NowOn a day excursion from Lucerne, taste chocolate and cheese, and visit castles and churches to get a taste of classic Swiss culture. In a tour group of just six individuals, you'll have a more personalized experience. If you're planning on staying in Switzerland for a while, consider purchasing a ticket for a sightseeing boat on Lake Lucerne.
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Book NowInstead of worrying about logistics, take a trip on one of the world's most scenic mountain trains. As part of your journey, you'll receive a guidebook and a round-trip train ticket from Chur to Brig or Bern. Because of development, the Oberalp Pass and Andermatt will be easier to reach.
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Book NowMost people have heard of Switzerland because of Lucerne. The city of Lucerne sits at the edge of Lake Lucerne and is surrounded by mountains. The covered medieval Chapel Bridge in the city of Lucerne is one of Europe's oldest covered wooden bridges with its gable paintings. Additionally, Musegg Wall has been kept as a defensive wall with the exception of a single structure. Houses adorned with paintings flank lovely squares like the Weinmarkt in the car-free old town. Plazas and cathedrals are abundant in Lucerne. Among Switzerland's first sacred baroque structures, the Jesuit Church's 17th-century towers and the Hofkirche's two steeples form the Hofkirche. One of Switzerland's best-known landmarks is the lion that was carved into the rock to honor the gallant deaths of the Swiss soldiers who perished in the Tuileries in 1792.
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Book NowTake an alpine gondola ride up Mt. Pilatus on this tour from Lucerne. At Kriens's valley station, gaze out over the pre-alpine terrain to Fräkmüntegg and wonder at the panoramic vistas. Another cable car journey will take you to an altitude of 7,000 feet above sea level, where you'll be able to see Lake Lucerne and the Alps. The world's steepest cogwheel railway takes you to Alpnachstad, where you'll be greeted with lush meadows, alpine streams, and sheer rock cliffs.
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Book NowA round-trip ticket on the new 8-seater cable car takes you from Engelberg's Valley Station to Mount Titlis' winter beauty all year long. The Titlis Rotair gondola, the world's first spinning cable car, takes you to the top station, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps.
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Book NowOn a full-day journey from Lucerne, immerse yourself in the Alpine splendour of Interlaken and Grindelwald. As you journey to Interlaken, a stunning resort town at the foot of the Bernese Oberland Alps, in style on a luxurious coach. After a relaxed day of touring on your own, make your way to Grindelwald, the "Glacier Village," for its stunning collection of glaciers. Before returning to Lucerne, take a cable car ride up Mount First to get a bird's-eye view of the surrounding area.
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Book NowCheck out the only electric cargo bike ride in Switzerland! A unique method to see regions of Lucerne that aren't often accessible to tourists.
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Book NowBooking a private tour in Switzerland allows you to have a more intimate interaction with the nation and see locations that are less visited by the general public. Use your professional environmental science guide's knowledge and experience to tour some of the most beautiful places in the country.
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Book NowSpend less time looking up the best places to see in the Swiss Alps and more time enjoying them, including Mt. Rigi and the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. The fact that this is a self-guided tour means that you won't have to worry about keeping up with the rest of the group. Get out and about on your own, but with the added benefit of free transportation, such as an included round-trip Lake Lucerne boat, a ride on a mountain railway, and a trip on a cable car.
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Book NowThis private Pilatus tour from Lucerne takes you deep into the Swiss countryside, where you'll see some of Switzerland's most beautiful scenery. With the help of a private guide, set sail for an hourlong trip on Lake Lucerne. While driving to Alpnachstad, take a moment to take in the stunning scenery that surrounds you. Then, ride the cog-wheel train to the peak of Mt. Pilatus, which is 2,128 meters above sea level at 6,981 feet above the ground. Fräkmüntegg and Kriens are the next two stops on the way back to Lucerne.
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Book NowWhether you have a limited amount of time or not, you can see the snowy Swiss Alps from the water on this 60-minute boat excursion on Lake Lucerne. Relax on the upper or lower decks of the 161-foot (49-meter) sailboat while listening to comments about the spectacular sights via your audio headset. To get the most out of your boat trip, you'll need an experienced skipper at the helm. Take advantage of the on-board bar, and choose from a variety of departure times.
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Book NowFrom the comfort of a catamaran, enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne, nestled in the Swiss Alps. Take in stunning views of the lake from the water's edge. In addition to a stunning view of the Burgenstock hotel, the WIFI-equipped boat will take you to the Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock pier.
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Book NowYou will have a once-in-a-lifetime paragliding experience when you fly with us. We invite you to join us for a scenic flight over central Switzerland's stunning Alps foothills. We are a group of highly skilled pilots from around the world. To ensure that your flight is one to remember, we place a high value on your safety, trust, and well-being. Engelberg (Brunni and Führenalp); Engelbergertal; Niderbauen (Emmetten); Mount Pilatus (Lucerne), Zug (Zugerberg), and Zurich (Uetliberg-Albispass).
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are all generally all-inclusive group travel experiences led by a local travel guide and following a fixed itinerary for a specific tourist attractive or local activity. Many sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets for major travel attractions, group day/night tours, food tastings, wine tastings, and even airport transfers.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Take in everything there is to offer! To get the most out of your vacation, research for guided tours ahead of time and while you’re there. Get a feel for where you’re going by spending time with the locals. Go in search of precious gems that have been buried!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Avoid scams, please! Many agents in other countries charge tourists a lot more than they should to get their money. You should book your guide tours early.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget, there is almost certainly a guided tour for you among the huge range available.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Don’t let your vacation time go wasted! Standing in line isn’t the place to make memories. If you plan early, you may avoid long queues at some of the world’s most popular sites.
If you have a pre-planned trip itinerary, you know precisely what you’ll be experiencing on each day of your holiday.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed with options and unsure which guided tour to take? Check out other user reviews to see which activities are a better fit for you.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It is nice to meet new people from all over the world in your guided tours!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending on the city you are traveling to, there are almost any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature trails, Music celebrations, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive TV & Movies tours, romantic couple tours, kids’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration tours, visits famous landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, come by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for leasing, helicopter rides, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat leasing.