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Private Guided Historic Hike: William Tell Swiss Path & Cruise

Starting From From $405.92 per person Current Project Expedition rate
9 Hours 4.26 / 5 1 reviews Moderate activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by MyMountains
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The Experience

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.

At a Glance

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 Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Lucerne

Hiking at Swiss Path.

Continued

Lucerne

Boating at Lake Lucerne.

Before You Go

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

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2022-09-11 5.00 / 5

Amazing. My client said the Guide was well informed and area was drop dead gorgeous.

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