The heart of Lucerne

Gayle L

24 Mar, 2024

What a wonderful tour!! Markus met us at the appointed spot with his superb “Tuk-Tuk” (a very comfortable & sturdy, double-jointed golf cart—complete with lap blankets, and an interior which can be fully enclosed, thus protecting one from inclement weather)….It was the ideal way of climbing the very steep & narrow cobbled streets of Old Town…. Having spent his entire life in Luzern, Markus was a fount of information! I’m not usually a fan of “tours,” per se, but THIS tour was something else: Detailing the history, conflicts & growth of Luzern, Markus took one step by step — from the terrifying former “Prisoner Tower” (an 850-year-old, tall, windowless, stone fortress—located in the middle of deep water, within the city’s harbor)—to the still-intact, original city walls & gates of Luzern….Along the way, we explored Luzern’s medieval covered wood bridges—and the very moving “Fallen Lion” statue & memorial, in the middle of a quiet grove—remembering the Swiss males who fell in a futile attempt to protect the French King, during the French Revolution …. Rarely have I enjoyed a tour more ( & having a guide so knowledgeable and willing to accommodate requests ) was perfect. Bravo!!!

Patricia_H

03 Aug, 2023

Pascal took us on a wonderful tour of the city to end our trip. He showed us what the city looked like in the beginning and told us interesting stories of the area. He was kind enough to drive us around looking for a local restaurant that was open on National day.

PAMELA_T

09 Jun, 2023

Pascal was a great driver. Took us to all the tourist spots with ease, did not have to do any walking. He was very knowledgeable of his city. We were even picked up in front of our hotel. Highly recommend!

Aimee F

31 May, 2023

This tour will surely be the highlight of our trip. Marcus, our guide, was a delight. Well educated, life long resident of Lucerne, there was no question he couldn’t answer. He was fun, jovial, and patient as we had all ages with us. It was the right amount of history and fun. So grateful we learned about this tour and took it! All raved about it afterwards!

Lisa_F

12 May, 2023

We had just arrived in Lucerne and it was the perfect way to get acquainted with the city. It was obvious that Marcus loved this city, as not only did he give us the history and take us to the main landmarks, he also showed us some of his favorite spots you wouldn’t know to go to.