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Best Day Trips from Lucerne

Wooden bridges over a glacial lake, alpine train day trips, swans at sunrise. Curated day-trip ideas from Lucerne — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Day trips from Lucerne

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10h

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Witness breathtaking snowy mountain landscapes on this day trip from Zurich to Mount Titlis.

4.5★ · 2002 reviews
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From $183 a person

5h 30m

Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

Visit the summit of Mt Titlis on an afternoon tour from Lucerne, where spectacular mountain vistas and a range of snow-themed attractions await.

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Full-day

From $183 a person

Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World

10h

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus.

4.6★ · 725 reviews
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From $219 a person

9h 30m

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

Travel to the top of Europe and admire the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps on this 9.5-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne.

4.7★ · 858 reviews
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From $353 a person

Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne

Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne!

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From $182 a person

10h

Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the...

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Full-day

From $190 a person

10h

Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

Set off on a leisurely coach tour through picturesque landscapes and along Lake Lucerne, taking in breathtaking views of the countryside.

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Full-day

From $78 a person

5h 30m

Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt.

4.6★ · 613 reviews
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From $278 a person

Spring & Summer Views at Berner Oberland

10h

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

Venture from Lucerne through the Swiss Alps to the highest point in Europe!

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Full-day

From $354 a person

10h

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

Spend a day in the pretty city of Lucerne on a day trip from Zurich, enjoying a short introduction to the city, a cruise on Lake Lucerne, and plenty of free time.

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Full-day

From $116 a person

10h

Lucerne: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Guided Day Trip

Travel from Lucerne on a fully guided day trip to the Swiss villages of Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen.

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Full-day

From $129 a person

4h to 6h

Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cogwheel

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt.

4.5★ · 251 reviews
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From $151 a person

5h 15m

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne.

4.5★ · 1341 reviews
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From $201 a person

Lake Lucerne 1 Hour Discovery Cruise

Discover Lucerne and Lake Lucerne on a relaxing 1-hour panoramic sightseeing cruise.

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From $32 a person

10h

Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne

While in Switzerland, breathe in the fresh mountain air on this day trip to Lucerne and Engelberg from Zurich.

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From $100 a person

10h

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Glacier Express, traversing Switzerland’s stunning terrain in style.

4.6★ · 263 reviews
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From $569 a person

12h

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

Sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation, this day trip from Zurich takes you into the Swiss Alps.

4.6★ · 1475 reviews
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From $367 a person

9h 30m

Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Lucerne

Explore some of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions on a day trip from Lucerne to Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland.

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From $119 a person

Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour: The Ultimate Lucerne Experience

Learn about the history of Lucerne, by walking and boat tour, and its love affair with chocolate on a 4-hour small group tour led by a local guide.

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From $388 a person

3h to 6h

Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne

Visit Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by a scenic train ride, steepest cogwheel railway in the world, aerail cableway "Dragon Ride" and panorama gondola.