Mt. Rigi Private Day Tour: From Lucerne with Local Expert Guide
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Luzern
Embark on a private day tour to Mt. Rigi from Lucerne with a local expert guide. Experience stunning 360-degree views of the Alps and learn about Lucerne's culture and heritage.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mt. Rigi - Experience Lucerne’s home mountain peak with your English-speaking guide and local expert who will share insights about Lucerne, its culture, heritage, and people.

Embark on an adventure to Mt. Rigi, also known as the “Queen of the Mountains,” and relish its 360-degree views of the surrounding Alps. This peak, where Alpine tourism began over 200 years ago, was considered the Center of the World during the Middle Ages.

Enjoy stunning 360-degree views over the Alps that stretch far into the distance. On a clear day, you can even see as far as France to the West and the Black Forest in Germany to the North.
Take a leisurely 30-minute walk down to a 7th generation family-owned alpine dairy and artisan cheese-maker to witness the physical labor involved in crafting a wheel of cheese.

What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Lucern
  • Access to Rigi Kaltbad mineral Spa
  • Private tour with a local guide
  • Towels provided at the Spa
What's Not Included
    • Alcoholic beverages – can be purchased at the nearby Alpine inn
    • All items of a personal nature
Additional Information

Join a local specialist as they take you on a journey up Lucerne’s familial mountain peak while sharing insightful information about Lucerne’s people, traditions, and history.

Mount Rigi, famously known as the “Queen of the Mountains”, is your next pit stop. Here, the stunning 360-degree vistas of the surrounding Alpine region will sweep you off your feet. It’s not surprising that this breathtaking spot has been the birthplace of Alpine tourism for over two centuries; in earlier times, it was believed to be the Heart of the World during the Middle Ages.

Soak up panoramic views of the far-reaching Alps, and on a clear day, be prepared to feast your eyes on distant France to the West and Germany’s Black Forest to the North.

Upon arrival at Rigi-Kaltbad, relax and rejuvenate in the naturally heated spring water pools with outdoor and indoor options heated to 35C/95F. This ultramodern facility maintains a centuries-old tradition as individuals have been flocking here from all corners of the world to benefit from the therapeutic properties of these waters.

Location
Torbogen Luzern
Bahnhofplatz
Your guide will pick you up at 7:45 am at your hotel. If you’re not staying in Lucerne, you will meet them at Lucerne Torbogen.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lailabrown810
Jan 9, 2024
Perfect! - Our tour guide, Ezra, was fantastic! He was the perfect balance of easy going and informative, relaxed and knowledgeable, accommodating and experienced. Switzerland is a beautiful country and we will be back!
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Sulafa_82
Jun 9, 2023
Rigi-Lucerne - Thank you so much for the great service, the choice of hiking trail with the stunning landscape views. The best part was definitely chilling at the spa 🎉😃
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Brianna_k
Aug 1, 2022
Ezra was such a joy to be... - Ezra was such a joy to be around and made my day beyond special and memorable. Can not say enough kind words about him and the tour. For my very limited time in Lucerne he made sure I had the most incredible day ever. I feel so so lucky and Ezra was amazing!!! Highly highly recommend.
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Meberlinois
Jun 23, 2022
Just a great day - We did a company team building event yesterday and I had a great time. Andrea and his team made everything run very ​smoothly. They even managed to keep up busy while we were waiting for the rain to stop.Overall, I had a great experience and learned many things about the region.
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