

Things to do in Lucerne
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Lucerne?
Outty ranks 344 bookable experiences in Lucerne, Switzerland. The highest scoring is Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne at 88 out of 100, followed by Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience, Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups), Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise. Prices start at $3 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 344
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $3 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Lucerne
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Lucerne they cover.
Europe Journey - Private Sightseeing Transfers and Day Tours
988 experiences across 104 cities
PROFI DRIVER
887 experiences across 133 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Tour Travel & More
685 experiences across 120 cities
RHOMTRIP
467 experiences across 93 cities
Stasher
243 experiences across 108 cities
TrevoTour Travels
227 experiences across 49 cities
Yo Tours
220 experiences across 48 cities
Most Popular in Lucerne
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise
Most Highly Reviewed in Lucerne
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups)
Last Minute in Lucerne
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups)

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

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

Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up
Family Friendly in Lucerne
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Food & Drink in Lucerne
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems

Lucerne Best Guided Walks

Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

Lucerne Farms and Cheese Tasting Tour

Lucerne Farms Tour and Cheese Tasting - Private Tour
Culture & History in Lucerne
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

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

Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems

Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & Photography

Trip from Lucerne to Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen
Outdoors in Lucerne
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups)

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

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

Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up
Nightlife in Lucerne
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne

Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

Grand Rail Tour of Switzerland

Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

1.5-Hour Small-Group Nightwatchman Walk in Medieval Lucerne

Private Ski Instructor from Lucerne including Transport
Highest rated in Lucerne
The top of the Outty Ranking across 344 local experiences
- 1Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne9.5h • from $34687.7
- 2Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience3h • from $11187.3
- 3Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups)3h • from $21086.9
- 4Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise5.3h • from $19784.5
- 5Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise | Small Group from Lucerne5.5h • from $27382.8
- 6Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up7h • from $31082.7
- 7City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk1.5h • from $10682.1
- 8Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne1.5h • from $3181.0
- 9Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern9h • from $91781.0
- 10Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems2.3h • from $7580.9
- 11Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & Photography2h • from $5980.1
- 12Trip from Lucerne to Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen9h • from $34879.0
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Lucerne?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Lucerne with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Lucerne
- What are the best things to do in Lucerne?
- Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne is the highest ranked experience in Lucerne, scoring 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 880 traveler reviews. Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience, Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups), Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise, Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise | Small Group from Lucerne round out the top five. Outty ranks 344 bookable experiences in Lucerne, Switzerland, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Lucerne cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Lucerne is $247 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $3 on Lucerne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Lucerne for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Lucerne currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Lucerne good for families?
- Yes. 2 of the experiences we rank in Lucerne are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Lucerne?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Lucerne?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Lucerne?
- 115 of the 120 experiences we rank in Lucerne offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Lucerne gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Lucerne so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.

