Kataryna was a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable and extremely personable. She made the tour interesting and tailored it to our needs. Highly recommend her!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- All transportation tickets, fees and taxes
- Private local guide
- Panoramic train seat reservation
- Lucerne & Interlaken city tour
Excludes
- Food and drinks during the tour
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will meet you in front of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne, the iconic Baroque landmark located near the Reuss River and the Chapel Bridge area. For private tours, we can pick you up—just add your hotel or address in the booking notes.
Return
- Your guide will meet you in front of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne, the iconic Baroque landmark located near the Reuss River and the Chapel Bridge area. For private tours, we can pick you up—just add your hotel or address in the booking notes.
Itinerary
We’ll start our day with a 2-hour guided exploration of Lucerne’s picturesque Old Town, discovering its medieval architecture, iconic landmarks like the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church, and learning fascinating local stories. Afterward, you’ll enjoy 1 hour of free time to wander at your own pace — perfect for lunch, shopping, or capturing memorable photos along the lakeside.
In the early afternoon, we’ll embark on the Scenic Panoramic train from Lucerne to Interlaken. This relaxing 2-hour journey offers breathtaking views of Swiss nature—sparkling lakes, rolling meadows, and majestic alpine landscapes—making it one of the most beautiful train rides in the country.
In Interlaken, we’ll explore the city together, discovering its beautiful mountain views and charming streets. You’ll also have some free time to shop for Swiss souvenirs, chocolate, or local products before we continue our journey.
Return to our starting point - Lucerne HB train station
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Reviews
My brother and I enjoyed the tour of Lucerne, Interlaken, and the Alps through Switzerland Viva Tours. The day was a mix of rain and sun, but our guide Kateryna was thoughtful about when to take breaks to avoid the rain, and how to maximize the sun. Even with some weather, the train ride was an excellent experience, as were the two walking tours. Many thanks also to George, who worked extensively with me through WhatsApp to make sure all my questions were answered.
Perfecft day trip from Lucerne. Interlaken was more beautiful than we anticipated. Nico, our guide, is a true local & native of Lucerne who answered everyone's questions thoroughly. I'd 100% recommend this tour & guide.
We had a great time on this trip! The train ride is 2 hours up and 2 hours back but the scenery is unlike anything we've seen anywhere we've been around the world! We also sat in the dining cart and had a beer on the way up! The walking tour of the city was very informative and our guide, Julianna, did a great job! We highly recommend this experience!
Nico our tour guide was amazing and very personable. The whole tour was very relaxed and not rushed at all. He took us to local markets to try chocolates and grab lunch fro the train ride. The train was nice and we had beautiful view along the way to Interlaken. Interlaken is nice but it felt very touristy, so we did not hang there to much longer after the tour.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day tour with Katarina! Lucerne and Interlaken are both beautiful cities with unmatched natural beauty! Katarina was very knowledgeable and fun, she made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour!
The time for the tour was wrong; the operator showed up 20 minutes after our given time. The city tour was fine but the train trip was just a crowded train trip through farmland; the alps are only 4000 feet on this trip.
I recently booked a TripAdvisor tour from Basel, and despite having visited before, it felt like seeing Switzerland for the first time. When a schedule change disrupted my originally scheduled tour, I was seamlessly rebooked onto another tour for the next day. The connections were smooth, the sights were stunning - I’d recommend this tour to anyone without hesitation. Our guide John was patient, knowledgeable, and engaging, he made the entire experience effortless and memorable.
Lucerne, Interlaken and the panoramic train between the two are all beautiful! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I recommend this tour highly.
This is a wonderful tour of Old Town Lucerne and Interlaken. The train ride through the Alps is beautiful and the guide provides a wealth of information that we would have missed by booking the train on our own.
Ben G., our tour guide, was as good as it gets! Walking tours were very good with Ben’s extensive knowledge and great personality. Stopped enough times to talk as well to help my spouse catch up with her personal mobility device. The train rides were relaxing but a lot of stops. The Interlaken lake views from the train were beautiful. Super clean and nice trains.
The walking portion in Lucerne was just the right amount of sightseeing. The group size was good, not too large. With our excellent guide Juliana, we were free to enjoy our tours, she kept everything going wonderfully. The train was perfect, we had a gorgeous sunny day!
Juliana was an amazing guide. She provided excellent information and did a great job making sure my elderly mother had places to sit. The train to Interlaken was amazing, the weather was perfect and Juliana made sure we knew where to sit to have the best views. The chocolate samples were a nice treat!
Our family had an amazing time on the Premium Panoramic Train from Lucerne. The views were stunning—everything from Swiss lakes to the Alps! After the train ride, the Thun City Tour was a great way to explore the charming town and learn about its history. A fantastic experience for all ages—highly recommend!
Very nice tour, we enjoyed it a lot. Started in Lucerne, panoramic train and a visit to charming town of Thun. Perfect if you want something stress free. Our guide gave us lots of information about Switzerland, history, facts and life nowadays. Overall it was a very good experience!
I loved this tour! It was one of the best experiences of my life—seeing dreamy views while spending time with my family. Our guide, Marcela, was very knowledgeable and kind. She made us feel relaxed about the train timing, and we followed the tour itinerary exactly as advertised. Worth every franc! I would definitely do it again.
Our guide John was fantastic—knowledgeable, easygoing, and knew all the best photo spots along the way. The panoramic train ride from Lucerne was absolutely stunning with views of mountains, lakes, and charming villages. Everything ran smoothly and felt nice.
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