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Get the traditional Swiss experience on a day trip from Lucerne, tasting chocolate and cheese, and discovering castles and chapels. Taking part in a small group of just six people, you’ll enjoy a more intimate tour experience as you explore. For an extended trip, upgrade to include a sightseeing cruise ticket, and see the Swiss sights from Lake Lucerne.

Mountains, cheese, and countryside—Switzerland is famous for them. And you’ll discover all three on this day-long private tour from Lucerne. Alongside with your personal guide, you’ll hike, ride a gondola to the Sonnenberg peak (summer only), and visit a farm to sample cheese made in the local area. The tour also includes time to browse the farm shop for produce made on-site.

Get a real taste of Swiss food with a cooking class in Kriens at the restaurant of Marco, a professional local chef. You’ll enjoy a hands-on, private cooking class with one of the restaurant’s pastry chefs, and learn about authentic Swiss cuisine as you cook. Food aside, the restaurant’s ambience is another highlight, with warm lighting, handmade dining tables, and quirky décor aplenty.

Treat the chocoholics in your family to a whirlwind ride at Lucerne’s Swiss Chocolate Adventure — an attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Aboard a chocolate cube car, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute multimedia and sensory experience to learn all about the sugary treat. Breathe in the warm scent of cocoa, watch a short film to learn how chocolate is made, and finish with a complimentary sample to keep your sweet tooth sated.

Experience Lucerne like a local on this city and wine tasting tour. Explore the city on foot for an intimate glimpse of landmarks including Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, then call in at a local winery to sample the region’s wine, cheese, and charcuterie. Enjoy the personalized service of a small-group tour and receive personalized insights and recommendations from your local guide.

Visit Engelberg and Mount Titlis on a trip from Lucerne, and discover both mountain peaks and a medieval town in just half a day. Perfect if you’re short on time, this option offers an easy way to get a classic taste of Switzerland. See cheese being made at Engelberg Abbey, and ride in a cable car to see sweeping alpine panoramas. The trip includes hotel pickup, travel by train, and a guide to give you the lowdown as you explore.

This comprehensive 4-hour tour set against the backdrop of Lucerne Castle and the Swiss Alps allows you to cover the city by boat and foot, while tasting some of the best chocolate in the world. Shutterbugs will love the boat tour, which takes you past the famous Chapel Bridge and Lucerne’s distinct buildings. If a taste of chocolate isn’t enough, you have the option to extend tour and add on a chocolate-making workshop.

On this private tour for two people, you get the best of Lucerne in only two hours. You will see the world-famous chapel bridge, the historical lion monument, the old town and your guide will bring you to the best photo spots in the city. You will have a cheese tasting and a chocolate degustation in the oldest chocolate store in Lucerne.

When in Switzerland, do as the Swiss do and indulge in Alpine delicacies. This private full-day tour ticks off some of the best dairies, chocolatiers, and vineyards near Lucerne and can be fully customized to suit your tastes and preferences, with plenty of tasters offered too. Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip, leaving you free to tuck into the region’s specialty produce.

Learn about Swiss history and culture on a small-group day trip to Bern from Lucerne, with no more than 16 people. After traveling through the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve of Entlebuch Valley, break up your journey with a stop at the Kambly Experience to watch Swiss biscuits being made. In Bern, explore the medieval Old Town, and then indulge yourself with Swiss cheese at a show dairy in the Emmental region. You’ll learn how the Emmentaler AOP is made and savor samples, too. At the end of the tour, you'll take with you a goodie bag full of Swiss delicacies collected at the visited attractions throughout the day.

Discover Medieval towns, artisan cheese, and stunning Alpine scenery as you journey to the heart of the Lucerne region. Learn about the people behind Lucerne’s Medieval old town, and sample some of Switzerland’s most authentic cheese, crafted on-site at Engelberg Abbey. Glide to the top of Mount Titlis via cable cart, and lose yourself in a word of glacial caves, sky-high suspension bridges, and stunning Alpine wilderness.

Discover some of Lucerne's hidden treasures on this walking tour and beer tasting experience. Wander through Old Town, guided by a local expert, who will regale you with captivating tales of the city's past. Explore landmarks like the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, while immersing yourself in the rich history and charm of Lucerne. To top it all off, indulge in a tasting experience, sampling four Swiss beers.

Enjoy a personalized experience in Switzerland and go off the beaten track when you book this private tour from Zurich, Bern, or Lucerne. Discover hidden places you wouldn't find on your own; enjoy the knowledge of your expertly qualified environmental science guide and enjoy the views in some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.

Dive deep into the secrets of one of the country’s most famous delicacies on a chocolate walking tour in old town Lucerne. Switzerland is known worldwide for its chocolate, and especially for its delicious pralines. Join one of our professional guides and follow in the footsteps of the best Swiss Maître Chocolatiers in the Region. We will stop by in 3 chocolate boutiques to sample a great variety of flavours. Tickle all of your senses with diverse aromas, textures, exotic ingredients and often detailed designs. Your guide will take you through beautiful alleys and cobble streets while sharing with you the history of chocolate in Switzerland and finally hunting for the lion monument and learn about its secrets! This is the perfect activity for chocolate lovers! Complete your Swiss experience by adding an optional one hour boat trip around the beautiful Lake Lucerne!

Switzerland is known for its fine cheese and chocolate, yet many don't know about its fine wine, which the Swiss mostly keep for themselves. This tour from Lucerne showcases all three, visiting the Cailler Chocolate Factory, a Gruyere dairy, and the Lavaux Vineyards near Lake Geneva. Ideal for travelers without their own transport, the experience covers self-guided tours and demonstrations, with samples along the way. Note that entry fees are extra.

Get to know Lucerne through its sights and its cheese on this private walking tour. With a guide whose focus is solely on you, you’ll get a more intimate tour that’s tailored to your interests. Chat with your guide as you walk, and hear the stories behind Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and local artisan cheese. The experience ends in a Lucerne shop or restaurant where a selection of alpine cheese awaits.

Skip the crowded Swiss hotspots, and head east to discover the places untouched by mass tourism. On this private day trip from Lucerne, you’ll visit the principality of Liechtenstein along with the historic Swiss village of Appenzell, which sits in the foothills of the mountains. Sweeping valley views, a visit to a Swiss chocolate factory, and a stop in the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz are among the highlights.

Lucerne is romantic, historic, and gorgeous. Experience the best of everything in this city. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Hungarian culture.

The Swiss Cheese Fondue which we are going to cook is after a recipe which has passed down many generations of my family. So it is a super traditional Fondue. Also the Chelli is a drink which is very famous for this town. You wont find it in many other places. Last thing is the location. Lungern is a very charming and beautiful small village within the Swiss Alps next to a lake. Also the house is a very old house which is also a typical house for this region of Switzerland.

Swiss chocolate is celebrated by connoisseurs all over the world—and this factory tour and tasting session offers the perfect introduction to local chocolate traditions. Make your own way to the family-owned chocolate factory, where you’ll go on a behind-the-scenes production tour, will sample award-winning chocolates, and will even decorate your own chocolate bar. You can also upgrade to add a walking or boat tour of Lucerne to your itinerary.

Picnic with a difference! Have you ever experienced a unique winter picnic on a mountain? The focus of our Rigi chocolate fondue is always on taking time, leaving everyday life behind and enjoying the moment together. And let's be completely honest. There's no more romantic way to top the trip with the great view than with a delicious chocolate fondue with fresh fruit. What makes a chocolate fondue on the Rigi so special? Choose the sunset towards Lake Lucerne for the ultimate WOW moment. If there is snow and you are sitting on a bench wrapped in a blanket and enjoying this unique view, then you will see why it is a special experience. -The experience is perfect for everyone who enjoys the moment and the beauty, the little things and invests in memories rather than material things -Unique, quiet location on Lake Lucerne -Sustainable set-up

Experience one of the most spectacular cities in Central Switzerland by cruising Lake Lucerne in a historical motor Yacht built in 1926 and fully renovated in 2016. Combine luxury and history with family or friends. Swiss Alps are just around the corner from the picturesque city of Lucerne, just after 5-10 minutes you will be in the heart of nature. This is a 1 hour long unforgettable adventure, including drinks and snacks, to some of the most spectacular alpine landscapes in Switzerland. On this tour, you are going to see and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the magical Central alps right at the heart of Switzerland. Central Switzerland is an unmissable destination, whether it is for the crystal clear waters of Lake Lucerne or for the magnificent alpine landscapes, there is no doubt you will find a reason to include this region in your vacation plans. Add a wine tasting, as an optional extension, to your private Yacht tour to round up your Swiss experience!

Have a different picnic! Have you ever experienced a unique breakfast picnic on Lake Lucerne? With a variety of regional specialties and high-quality, sustainable accessories such as plates, cutlery, glasses, cloth serviettes and small surprises, we offer a complete range of equipment that will inspire you. Experience an exclusive picnic moment - the ideal excursion for unforgettable memories. • The experience is perfect for everyone who enjoys the moment and the beauty of small things and invests in memories instead of material things • Unique, quiet location on Lake Lucerne • Sustainable set-up 1. Time saving: Instead of packing the picnic basket yourself and putting together all the ingredients individually, everything is prepared for you and you can start immediately without wasting time with preparations. 2. High-quality regional specialities: Our special packed picnic includes regional delicacies that have been carefully selected. You can look forward to a variety of taste experience. 3. Complete equipment: We have quality, sustainable and reusable accessories such as plates, cutlery, glasses, cloth serviettes and other little surprises ready for you. We care for the enviroment. 4. Carefree Experience: Book your picnic package and you can focus on the experience without worrying about the details. You can relax, enjoy nature and chat with your companions and create wonderful memories without worrying about food.