Switzerland · LUGANO TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 lugano tours worth the francs, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A skip-the-line, mobile ticket to Falconeria Locarno with a low-flying birds of prey show, sheltered seating, and included park time.
“Super was man mit Wildvögeln machen kann. Interessante Show. Toll erklärt vom Präsentator in italienisch und deutsch”
Boat to Cassarate, funicular up Monte Brè, and a Brè village stroll with big Lake Lugano views and a local guide.
“Be prepared to walk! Daniella was an excellent guide. We were a group of about 20 and she was a pro.”
Monte San Salvatore above Lugano: guided lakeshore walk, round-trip funicular ride, museum time, and 360° views in 3 hours.
“tour was goed, gids heeft veel informatie gedeeld over locatie.”
Panoramic Lake Lugano cruise to Morcote, winner of Most Beautiful Village. Stroll Lago Ceresio and Parco Scherrer in 5.5 hours.
“I've been on many similar tours to this in other countries and have really enjoyed them; however, this one fell flat for me. It took us a long time to even get on the boat, and most of the information shared with us wasn't super interesting. Our guide was also giving the tour in multiple languages, making it feel even slower than necessary and it was difficult to hear her. I would recommend using the ferry to organize your own tour of Morcote.”
Guided Olive Tree Trail walk to Gandria, then a Lake Lugano boat cruise back to Lugano, with time to explore and grab lunch.
“La balade est très jolie néanmoins elle pourrait se faire plus rapidement afin d’avoir plus de temps pour de promener dans Gandria. On met environ 2h30 pour faire 6km, c’est beaucoup trop lent.”
Guided Lugano to Monte San Salvatore funicular trip with LAC, Santa Maria degli Angeli, and summit 360 views for around 3 hours.
“Excellent tour, excellent price. Very fun experience. The funicular was so much fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips on the city. The views on Mt. San Salvatore, was something everyone visiting Lake Lugano should see. Stunning.”
A 60 to 90 minute small-group walk with a local in Lugano, hitting the cathedral and Piazza della Riforma, then relaxing in Parco Ciani.
“We booked this walking tour a few hours prior to the start and appreciated the last minute flexibility! We met with Florane who was pleasant and well informed about Lugano. Having never been, it was a great way to get oriented to the city, learn a little about the culture and history AND get some excellent recommendations on things to do and see. The length is perfect and Florane was a great guide! Thank you!”
Private Lugano Mountains tour from Milan with Froda waterfall, Ponte dei Salti bridge, and Ascona on Lake Maggiore, for up to 3.
“A very enjoyable tour. Loved tour visits to the rural mountain towns - a genuine “off the beaten path” and step back in time experience, not to mention the gorgeous mountain views. Our guide was Giorgio of whom nothing was too much ask. He was very kind, accommodating and went far beyond the call of duty to make sure we had a great tour.”
Zoo al Maglio, Ticino: 500 animals in 60 species, picnic by African lions, and a smooth 2-hour nature break.
“Parco davvero molto bello per quanto piccolino, ci tornerei volentieri e molto ben organizzato, con animatori, per famiglie con bimbi. Bel posto per passare una giornata fuori dalla città e sentirsi nella natura”
Private guided Lugano and Morcote tour from Lugano, with church fresco stops, lake views, and optional Parco Scherrer gardens.
“Excellent guided tour. Giorgio our guide was well versed in the historical details of Lugano and Morcorte.”
One-hour, no-license boat rental on Lake Lugano, central Lugano. Fuel included, small group up to 5, meet at Newave dock.
“Es gab gar keine Bootsfahrt ! Keine Hinweise, keine Uhrzeiten, nichts ! Schlechter geht’s nicht ! Ich will mein Geld zurück, weil es keine Leistung gab ! Viel wertvolle Zeit vergeudet !”
Galileo Fox Trail in Lugano: a 2.5 hour puzzle walk from the station with great views, funicular segment, and a city center finish. From $47.
“Varied route with beautiful viewpoints, suitable for beginners, all posts are well maintained and in good condition.Auto-translated”
A guided walk from Lugano to Gandria via the Olive Trail, with lake views and a boat return. English tour, great value.
“This tour was great value. Our guide had exceptional knowledge on the area and its history, a tour well worth doing.”
A private 2-hour walk in Lugano with lake views, key churches, and a flexible English guide, mixing Swiss order and Italian charm.
“Nonostante non mi fossi accorta che la guida sarebbe stata in inglese , la vs referente e’ stata molto efficiente in lingua italiana , abbiamo girato per Lugano a piedi e ci ha illustrato e spiegato conoscenze della città arricchendo la ns esperienza . E’ stata il top ! Grazie Aleksandrina”
Local-guided 60-minute walk in Lugano, from Via Nassa to Parco Ciani, with food tips. Small group, $97.
“Ich habe von Enrica eine interessante und sehr schöne Führung für mich alleine bekommen. Sie hat sich sehr bemüht, mir in der Kürze der Zeit die wichtigsten Orte in Lugano zu zeigen. Alle Informationen hat sie mit persönlicher Note vermittelt.”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
