Private Guided Historic Hike: William Tell Swiss Path & Cruise
What your day looks like
This tour follows the historic beginnings of Switzerland while hiking the plateau panoramic national Swiss Path trail overlooking Lake Uri while surrounded by Swiss Alps and majestic scenery. The Swiss Path descends to the lakeside picturesque village of Bauen nestled against the Oberbauen Mountain. To wrap the day, we board the Lake Lucerne steamer for a sunset cruise back to the Lucerne train station.
The experience, in brief
- Walk on “the old mule track” used in the 13th century
- Panoramic 2,5 to 3 h hike along the plateau trail from Seelisberg to Bauen
- Views of the “Rütli” – the green meadow where Switzerland was founded in 1291
- Tell’s Chapel marks the place where William Tell escaped his 13thcentury Habsburg monarch captors
- Scenic 2hour Lake Lucerne steamer return to Lucerne
Your day, step by step
Lucerne
Hiking at Swiss Path.
Lucerne
Boating at Lake Lucerne.
What to know before booking
Included
All transportation from and return to Lucerne Private tour with English-speaking hiking guide
Not Included
Items of personal use Beverages
What to Bring
What to wear/bring: Water/water bottle Comfortable shoes or trainers Wind and waterproof jacket Sunhat and sunscreen
Restrictions
The tour departs rain or shine.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet up under the arch in front of the Lucerne train station.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Amazing. My client said the Guide was well informed and area was drop dead gorgeous.