Top 5 Day Trips from Lucerne

1.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366Our pick

Travel from central Lucerne to Jungfraujoch with an English-speaking guide, using a coach, cogwheel railway, and Eiger Express cableway. You’ll see the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Aletsch Glacier, with guides such as Kid, Hansruedi, and Raymond praised for keeping the large group organized.

“Our guide did a great job. Really enjoyed the different modes of transportation. The ice castle was awesome and the scenery was breathtaking. Would have liked an additional half hour to spend more time at attractions or shop at the Lindt store. Just felt a bit rushed.”

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2.From Lucerne: Day Trip to Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 644 reviews · from $119Best value

Travel by comfortable coach from Lucerne through the Bernese Oberland, with guided commentary, free time in Interlaken and Grindelwald, and a scenic visit to Lauterbrunnen. Optional outings include First Cliff Walk, Bachalpsee, Glacier Canyon, and Mount Pfingstegg. Guides speak English and Spanish.

“Grindelwald is very beautiful. We did also the Grindelwald First and it was amazing. This tour is worth your money.”

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3.Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Travel by coach from Lucerne to Engelberg, then ride the Rotair cable car to 3,020 meters for free time among the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer, and snow activities. English and multilingual guides handle the transport and mountain logistics, while you choose how to spend your time.

“A very informative and wonderful tour, loved the scenery, tour guides were great and explained everything about the tour. Was in awe over the mountain.”

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4.From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 576 reviews · 10 hours · from $354Top rated

Travel from Lucerne through Interlaken and Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch with a multilingual guide. Ride the Eiger Express gondola, cogwheel train, and scenic railway, then visit the Sphinx Terrace, Aletsch Glacier, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation before returning through Wengen and Lauterbrunnen.

“Excellent, we had a great time. The guide and tour bus driver was very helpful which made for a wonderful tour”

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5.Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $499

Travel from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus by lake boat, cogwheel railway, gondola, and bus with an English-speaking guide. The route lasts 6 to 7 hours, includes reserved train seats and admission, and limits the group to 15 people. Guides such as Ani, Abraham, Martin, and Ueli have earned especially warm praise.

“Absolutely wonderful tour ! We loved every part of it , from the gorgeous boat ride to the cogwheel train to the gondola ride down . Perfect day in the alps”

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