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title: "Guided tours in Lucerne | Group tours"
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description: "Experience the diversity of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region on a public guided tour, themed tour or on your own. Book a group tour now!"
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Group tours
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Guided tours for private groups
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**The best way to explore the hidden corners, lively alleyways and historic buildings of Lucerne is to go together as a group.**

Whether you follow an official guide for a general or themed tour or explore the city on your own, a trip around Lucerne is unforgettable! Experience the diversity of the Lake Lucerne Region on a guided excursion.

All city and themed tours can be booked as individual group tours.

 

The variety of group tours
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Experience the city of Lucerne on a guided excursion for private groups.

 

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**Guided hike**
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**on Mount Pilatus**

 

Your personal tour guide
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Let a knowledgeable tour guide accompany you to mountain peaks, museums or on a boat trip. Your private guide will introduce you to the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region in an entertaining and personal way, catering to your individual needs.

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Visit to the museum
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Are you a technology fan or an art lover? Do you prefer Picasso's paintings or Richard Wagner's music? Did you know that you can visit glacial potholes and a giant circular painting in Lucerne? Lucerne's museums invite you to discover history, nature and culture, and surprise you with contemporary works.

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Cruises on Lake Lucerne
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All aboard – the captain is waiting for you! Five nostalgic paddle steamers and modern motor vessels will take you to historic sites around Lake Lucerne. Enjoy the fresh air on deck and indulge in culinary delights. A boat trip
can also be wonderfully combined with a mountain excursion.

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Guided tour of the KKL Lucerne
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The KKL Lucerne is the work of architect Jean Nouvel and is renowned for its concert hall, one of the finest in the world. Discover the Lucerne Hall and the auditorium.

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City tour with the City Train
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Hop aboard! Discover the city of Lucerne in 40 minutes with the blue nostalgia train.

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Max Chocolatier – In seventh chocolate heaven
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Since 2009, the chocolatiers have been conjuring up chocolate treasures from natural ingredients and with a great deal of passion. Experience a tasting &amp; making session in the small studio on request.

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Workshop at the BRENNPUNKT Cocktail Academy
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Discover the world of cocktail mixing in a variety of courses and learn the secrets of professional bartenders.

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Lucerne Audio Tour App
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With the Audio Tour app, you always have your own personal city guide conveniently in your pocket. Listen to explanations of the sights through your headphones and learn exciting background information and amusing anecdotes, and discover hidden treasures.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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- How far in advance should a group tour be booked?
    
    We generally recommend booking private guided tours as early as possible. Depending on availability, short-term bookings can also be made in advanced.
- Which languages are offered as guided tours?
    
    Private tours of the Old Town can be booked in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Finnish, Russian, Chinese and Korean, subject to availability. Thematic tours on request.
- How long do the guided tours last?
    
    Classic Old Town tours last 1½ hours (2 hours also possible on request). The thematic tours vary, depending on the description between 1½ - 2 hours.
- What payment options are available?
    
    Private guided tours can be paid either by credit card (payment link) or directly in cash on site. We have to charge an invoice fee of CHF 20.00 for an invoice. For companies coming from abroad, we require an advanced payment by credit card.
- What is the cancellation policy for private guided tours?
    
    
    - Cancellation costs up to 31 days before the tour: free of charge
    - Cancellation costs 1 to 30 days before the tour: CHF 90
    - Cancellation costs less than 24 hours before the tour: 100% of the costs
    - No-show of the group: 100% of the costs
    
    You can find all our general terms and conditions .
- Is it possible to purchase a city tour as a gift?
    
    Use the Central Switzerland voucher for this. It can be redeemed for our city tours and throughout the entire region. You can find the voucher .
- Is there a bad weather option?
    
    Even if bad weather is forecasted, we cannot accept any rebookings/cancellations. Our tours take place in all weather conditions, so we always recommend dressing appropriately. If it rains, our guides will ensure that participants can stay dry during stops.
- Is it possible to combine different guided tours?
    
    It is generally not possible to combine different thematic tours, as each theme offers enough content for an entire tour.
- Are the city tours barrier-free?
    
    Our classic Old Town tours are barrier-free.