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City Kickstart Tour: Lucerne

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Lucerne
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Choose one of 3 locals available

Experience hosted by John, Tainah & one other local

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Welcome to Lucerne! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Lucerne to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination
Lucerne, Switzerland
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Português, Français, Hindi
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Tips & Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the real Lucerne in a nutshell
  • Learn how to navigate the city
  • Get the latest tips & tricks from a local
  • Ask anything during this private tour
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • The best way to kickstart your stay

What you can expect

City Kickstart Tour: Lucerne in Lucerne - AdobeStock_220223419

First time in Lucerne? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? We got you! Kickstart your time in Lucerne with a 2-hour introduction to the city with the help of your favorite local. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture.

So, ready to start your time in Lucerne in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local host of your choice. Each of the hosts on this tour will show you their Lucerne in their way and based on their passions and expertise. The hosts know their city like the back of their hand and can’t wait to get you acquainted with Lucerne!

And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? Get personal recommendations from your local host and where to find the current hot spots in the city. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Lucerne. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks. What can be more awesome than that?

Any questions? Go ahead and ask your host about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Lucerne trip. Locals always know best. And don’t forget, this private tour can be personalized 100% according to your wishes!

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • John - The Local Expert

    John

    The Local Expert

    5.016 reviews
    English
  • Tainah - a historian and artist who loves luzern

    Tainah

    a historian and artist who loves luzern

    5.02 reviews
    English・Português
  • Sandiana - The sunshine energy

    Sandiana

    The sunshine energy

    5.010 reviews
    English・Français・Hindi

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at By the fountain: Fritschibrunnen - Lucerne to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See Kapellbrücke, The Old Town, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Lucerne so special

  4. Local Hot Spots

    Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

  5. Food Recommendations

    Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Lucerne. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

  6. City Orientation

    Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Lucerne questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Anna
(About local )
17 February 2025
My group took John’s tour of Lucerne. He was an excellent tour guide, interesting & informative. He communicated well with me before the tour & offered tips to make the trip easier & recommendations for places to dine. He went over & above to make sure our tour was great. Great visit to Lucerne
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2024
We had a great 2 hour private tour with John. He shared the history of Lucerne, explained the layout of the city, and introduced us to many of the key landmarks and areas throughout the city. John’s knowledge gave us better perspective on touring and understanding Lucerne and the things we see throughout the old town. He also left us with some great recommendations for places to eat/drink and other sites to see and experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone experiencing Lucerne for the first time. Wonderful introductory tour
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Eimear
(About local )
15 April 2023
John was a relaxed, friendly, knowledgeable, fun guide who made our trip to Lucerne, already good, even better! Highly recommended, cheers John!Highly recommended
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Renata
(About local )
4 January 2023
John, es un excelente guía, tuvo mucha paciencia en ayudarnos a integrarnos en el tour ya que andabamos un poco perdidos, no solo eso, nos dio excelentes recomendaciones que cambiaron el curso de nuestra estancia en Suiza, para bien, es EXCELENTE, EL MEJOR!!El Mejor Experiencia
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Julie
(About local )
16 December 2022
We had a fabulous tour with John. He is so knowledgeable and curated an amazing tour! We never would have learned so much about Lucerne’s rich history without him. Highly recommend booking this experience!!Fabulous and Personalized!
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Mateus
(About local )
2 June 2025
ahhhhh I miss that day so much! the highlight of my trip to Switzerland 🥰 Thank you so much for taking me there, Tainah, and all those walks and explanations on Lausanne and LuzernDiscovering Luzern
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Faure
(About local )
11 May 2025
Our host Sandy was great! She took great care of my family and I. She ensured the walking tour was in a good pace as my parents were with a walker. Grateful for her extra care! Sandiana, you made it memorable!
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Anselmi
(About local )
8 May 2025
Our guide, Sandiana, took extra measures to ensure that the tour was accessible for multiple elders in our group. She was very helpful in getting us oriented to the city, the buses, and did a lovely job presenting as we toured the city.Sandiana made it special!
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Robie
(About local )
24 April 2025
Our Viking Host, Sandiana, was exceptional. She was so friendly, personable and very knowledgeable. I especially appreciated her help with the hotel when there was a problem with our room. The hotel was in a great location, so close to the train, bus, and piers! We also loved the breakfast and service we received with coffee, etc.Sandiana Made Our Trip Memorable!
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Dazel
(About local )
19 April 2025
Sandiana was enthusiastic and knowledgable about the sites we visited. She offered restaurant suggestions and other sites to see during our stay.An Amazing Host with Insider Tips and Warm Hospitality
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Natalia
(About local )
2 April 2025
We had such wonderful days (and weather) during my stay in Luzern! Seeing the city through your eyes and hearing your take on its history was so special… I feel really lucky to have experienced Luzern that way. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Looking forward to the next time, Tai. 🥰♥️Beautiful days in Luzern
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Haag
(About local )
19 March 2025
Sandiana was outstanding! She was knowledgeable and highly personable.Sandiana is a 10!!
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Ritchie
(About local )
18 March 2025
Our tour guide Sandiana, did an excellent job! She is professional yet warm and friendly. Her tour is interesting which includes stories and vital information about Lucerne. We had a wonderful and enjoyable time!10+ Thank you Sandiana!
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Wilke
(About local )
11 March 2025
The tour host Sandiana was excellent and informative. She kept the day interesting and moving with many details (historical, cultural and fun!) Love her humour! Frankly, she should get a raise.Outstanding Sandiana! WOW
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Gustin
(About local )
7 March 2025
Sandiana was outstanding. She went above and beyond providing information and service to us. She made our stay very enjoyable. She is a ‘10’!!Perfect Host, Perfect Stay!
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Taylor
(About local )
1 February 2025
Sandiana was our host and we could not have asked for a better person. She immediately made us feel like family and provided an excellent tour of Lucerne. She also helped us with the selection of restaurants and arranged for our reservations. Both of the restaurants were wonderful! Sandiana is truly an outstanding person who we will always remember and cherish our time with her!!!Unforgettable Stay Thanks to Sandiana’s Incredible Care
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Smetzler
(About local )
20 January 2025
Our tour guide Sandiana was pleasant, very descriptive of the landmarks and history of the sites shown to us. Adding humor and hints to get a better deal, made the excursions more valuable to us in all respects. They were wonderful, patient and informative. They made our trip much more pleasurable. THANK YOU!!Worth the tour!
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Arlan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 December 2024
John has a great passion and knowledge base for history, culture, art and the local food palate. Having Lucerne as his home, as well as living in other locations, he was able to provide the perspectives and dynamics of varying cultures and life. John certainly was able to share his passion for Lucerne and to keep us engaged in a holistic and historical fashion. He is definitely a great guide.Spectacular Guide
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chayalevine
(About local )
18 August 2024
John is an incredible tour guide! We booked a 3 hour walking tour and really enjoyed every minute of it. He was super informative and had a great vibe. Would highly recommend! Amazing tour 10/10
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Michelle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2024
Our group of four booked a three hour walking tour of Lucerne with John. He was very knowledgeable of the history, architecture and culture of the area. As important, we also found John to be personable and engaging, and we enjoyed our conversation with him as we walked through the city. He even treated us to a snack at the farmer's market. The time flew by and was a perfect kick-off to our Swiss vacation. Perfect Intro to Lucerne
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Bailey🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 June 2024
My husband and 4 20 something daughters had a delightful 3 hour tour of Old Town Lucerne with local, John. He was lighthearted, easy to understand (he is originally from Scotland with just a hint of an accent), and had some great fun facts and not-so-fun facts (history is a bit dark at times) about the inception of the city and current events. We would highly recommend this private tour and tour guide:)Fun Facts in Lucerne
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Vincent
(About local )
26 July 2023
John was hands down the most knowledgeable guide I’ve ever had a tour with. Plus he’s friendly, easy to talk to, and you can tell he’s genuinely passionate about Lucerne and history. He was also able to answer all of our random questions about Swiss culture, it’s history, politics, etc and we knew we were just scratching the surface of what he could share. By far the best tour we had during our trip and it completely transformed our view of Lucerne and helped us appreciate it.Super Guide!
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April
(About local )
1 July 2023
John is an amazing guide who knows a lot about the city and has great patience to explain the town in details!Amazing Guide.
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Melissa
(About local )
19 March 2023
John did an excellent job! He was personable, knowledgeable, funny and engaging. He was attentive to each one in the group and gladly answered our questions. He went above and beyond what was expected! Highly recommended!!Excellent!
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Nancy
(About local )
12 March 2023
John was a stellar guide and gave a truly fantastic tour of Old Town. Lots of history, context, depth and appreciation (plus visual aids) woven into 1.5 hours. He loves the city and its lore and architecture, and his enthusiasm was contagious. Highly recommend!Fantastic Tour. Great Guide
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Robert
(About local )
12 March 2023
John is the ideal tour guide. Despite the rainy weather and gloomy day, John was friendly, punctual, and so so knowledgeable. If you want to have a true, honest experience in Lucerne with a local, this tour provides that and more. Definitely a must if you are in Lucerne!Must See Lucerne with John!
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Beckie
(About local )
9 November 2022
FANTASTIC! We had an excellent experience with the John, the tour guide! We learned a ton and were given many tips for enjoying the city! John is very knowledgeable and made the tour an awesome time! Good humor and lots of extra history and facts, along with plenty of myths!! I would do the tour again just to listen for a second time!!Fantastic Experience
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Carolyn
(About local )
21 October 2022
John is an incredible, engaging, and knowledgeable storyteller! I booked this tour on a whim since I only had a day in Lucerne and it was the best decision!! His tour really makes you appreciate the city and it’s history, and gives all the landmarks, buildings, paintings etc so much more meaning. Highly highly recommend signing up for this tour!Incredible!! Thank you

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