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Lucerne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lucerne, Switzerland

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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Overview

The Best Way to Discover Lucerne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a lakeside coffee or a stroll through the narrow medieval streets and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Jesuitenplatz, Historisches Museum, Spreuer Bridge, Nölliturm, Old Town, Zytturm, Lion Monument, Rathaus, Hofkirche St. Leodegar, Seebrücke, and Chapel Bridge.

What's Included

  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Lucerne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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6003 Lucerne
Switzerland

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Jesuitenplatz for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 4.3km walk (~59 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the world-famous Chapel Bridge or the emotional Lion Monument to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history at sites like the historic Zytturm clock tower. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lucerne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-178424P11

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  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Lucerne. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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