Monte Brè Tour from Lugano by funicular

Lugano, Switzerland

4 hours 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the charms of Monte Brè on this full-day tour to its sunny summit, with all transfers included as per itinerary. Start off with a short cruise on Lake Ceresio before transfering to the panoramic funicular that’ll whisk you up high above the city. Take a stroll around the mountain-top town of Brè with your local guide, then visit the Museo Wilhelm Schmid to learn more about the cultural heritage of the region.

Dedicate a day to exploring Switzerland’s sunniest mountain
Enjoy an included lake cruise and funicular train ride to the summit
Explore the mountaintop town of Brè with your local guide
Learn more about Ticino’s rich history and culture

What's Included

Cable car ride
Local guide
Departure from Lugano Region tourist office in Via Magatti 6, Lugano at 12:40 pm
Short cruise from Lugano Center to Cassarate

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Massimiliano Magatti 6, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Meeting point at 12:40 p.m. at Lugano Region tourist office Via Magatti 6, Lugano.

Start time

12:40 PM

End point

Via Pico 8, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
The tour ends at 5.30 pm. Individual return at 5:30 p.m. from Cassarate (Funicular Monte Brè departure). You can reach the city center by bus (5 minutes) or walking (15 minutes).

What To Expect

Tourism Office of Lugano Region

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Lugano

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Monte Bre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Contrada Gedra 6

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Wilhelm Schmid

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

The guide will speak the two prevalent languages in your group
In case of bad weather, the guide reserves the right to cancel or end the tour early
Difficulty level / walking: easy - medium. Suggested comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Gregory_B

Christina was the best part of the trip! She was the best tour guide we’ve had. Monte bre views were beautiful, but the village she brought us to after was absolutely incredible. Such a wonderful way to spend your afternoon, do not skip this! Definitely be prepared to walk.

Reviews

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Great experience!

Mark_H, Sep 2023

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the life and history of this beautiful mountain village! We loved every minute!

Amazing experience

Donato_G, Aug 2022

I couldn't believe how much you get for the price we paid. The tour guide was awesome. Spectacular views and awesome tour of Bre village.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Buongiorno Donato, thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed our Tour, we work hard to provide unique experiences for our guests. We hope to see you soon in our region. Cari saluti da Lugano

Tour of Monte Bre by boat & funicular

Miriam_C, May 2022

The bird’s eye view of the beautiful lakes from Monte Bre was fantastic. However, the funicular ride was not to my expectation as it was hot and stuffy inside. You can only get a good view if you are at the front or back carriage. There was no break for a drink or snack during the 5-hour tour and it was tiring walking on the cobbled stones of the steps and paths leading down to the village Bre.

Response from Host, May 2022

Dear Miriam, we sincerely thank you for your kind review. It is very important for us to receive your feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Cari saluti da Lugano.

Wonderful afternoon

Gregory_B, Oct 2021

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Buongiorno, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Our guide Cristina, will appreciate for sure :-) A presto e cari saluti da Lugano

Great tour of Monte Bre

Julie_G, Jul 2019

My family of 5 (kids ages 7, 12, and 15) really enjoyed this tour, especially the old town of Bre and all of the art around the historic village. It also was a good deal because it included the boat ride and the funicular. Our guide was really great and for adults the pacing was perfect. I held back a star because the heat made parts of the tour very difficult (not the guides fault at all, just unlucky timing with the weather and a lack of air in the funicular was stiflingly hot) but there wasn’t a break for a snack or drink until close to the end - around 5:45 pm - and we were totally wilted at that point. There was more walking than I anticipated and I was glad we didn’t have anyone elderly with us. I would recommend bringing your own snacks or leaving the tour at the end of Bre to eat up there on your own and ride the funicular down after.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Dear Julie, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.The fact that you loved our guided tour to Mont Brè, means a lot to us! We are glad to read you enjoyed the excursion despite the weather condition :-) Thank you very much for such a great review! Hope to see you and your family again soon in Lugano Region.

Afternoon Excursion

micky008, Jul 2019

Very nice and informative trip hosted by our guide Christina.She gave us all the info and knowledge and was organised at all times

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Dear Micky, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.The fact that you loved our guided tour to Mont Brè, means a lot to us! See you soon in Lugano Region. Sunny regards.