Lucerne: Lake Lucerne Villas & Castles Private Walking Tour Lucerne: Lake Lucerne Villas & Castles Sunday Walking Tour
ID: GYG23178-24466
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy an afternoon strolling along Lake Lucerne's most panoramic vistas and walking by old Swiss chalets, villas, and historic castles on a 4-hour tour through the countryside. See unique and hidden-away places that most tourists never know exist.
Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling along Lake Lucerne's most panoramic vistas and walking by old Swiss chalets, villas, and historic castles on a 4-hour tour through the countryside.
Begin with a short bus ride to the peninsula of Meggen, located on the northern shore of Lake Lucerne. Alongside the lake you will encounter the neo-baroque style manor of St. Charles Hall and view the enchanting statues of Rolf Brem. Continue to a small hamlet of 150-year old Swiss chalets and feel as though you have stepped back in time.
Next, walk past the now privately owned and lived-in 13th-century Neuhabsburg Castle, by ornate old world villas, and aside green pastures and working farmhouses. Arrive at the eastern entrance to the 17th-century Meggenhorn Castle. This estate includes vineyards and gardens with spectacular views of the surrounding Alps, and you will have the opportunity to pet farm animals and visit a lakeside statue of Christ before taking a guided tour.
Continue on a 30-minute walk to the Hotel Hermitage for cool refreshments at its lakeside terrace restaurant. From the Hotel Hermitage, you will return by the public bus back to the Lucerne train station. Although the tour ends, you might consider taking an additional walk alongside the Lucerne promenade as evening falls.
Highlights
- See spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps
- Walk on specially marked "Wanderweg" paths
- Pass by historic castles, old chalets, and ornate villas and hear their history
- Tour the beautiful Meggenhorn Castle
- Experience the Swiss public transportation system
- Visit a tucked-away 14th century suburb of Lucerne you might never know existed
- Obtain a unique insight into this area outside of Lucerne
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour departs rain or shine. Meeting point under the arch facing the lake at the Lucerne train station.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Under the arch outside of the Lucerne Train Station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
