Capture the beautiful sights of Lucerne on camera on a photography tour of the city center, and learn how to take better photos of monuments such as Chapel Bridge and the Museggmauer wall, however skillful a photographer you are!  Discover the amazing frescoes of the traffic-free Old Town and see the stunning Culture and Convention Center (KKL) by the French architect, Jean Nouvel. Get photography tips from your professional guide on a tour suitable for amateurs and serious photography enthusiasts alike. No prior experience is needed, as your guide will assist you at every level. Bring any kind of equipment you choose, from a simple point-and-shoot or DSLR camera to a smart phone with camera function. Non-photographer friends are welcome to join to see some of the most beautiful sights and witness the best Alpine festivals at leisure. 

This experience is provided by an independent Local. You will be part of a small, 2 to 6 people group. Come with me to discover the city of Lucerne through your camera lens! Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and to take stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Torbogen Luzern to Konsipark. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Lucerne you will also discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Lucerne and the unique beauty it has to offer! You can not leave the city without capturing those beautiful sights on the Reuss river. Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests. As LocalBini, we bring together passionate people from all around the world giving them the opportunity to offer unique experiences via our marketplace.

See what the Swiss countryside has to offer on a full-day tour exploring the areas surrounding Lucerne. Enjoy the perfect amount of exercise and relaxation on a bike ride followed by a boat cruise. Your tour begins at 8:15 AM under the arch in front of Lucerne train station. From there, depart on a 24-mile (40-kilometer) bike ride to Brunnen using a Swiss Flyer electric bike. The bike will boost your pedaling leaving you more energy to enjoy the scenery. After a 3-hour ride that passes by the beautiful lakes of Zug, Lauerz, and Lucerne, stop at Hohle Gasse and learn about Swiss legend William Tell and his fascinating story. You can also take advantage of the many photo opportunities at these scenic spots, including villages, farmhouses, pastures, and local people. Once arriving in Brunnen, use some free time to sightsee or stop off for lunch, before heading to the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Visitor Center. Here you have the option to make and engrave your own Swiss Army knife under the watchful eye of a cutler. Next, board a lake steamer for a relaxing 2-hour boat ride across Lake Lucerne. This provides some time to relax, and you may choose from an excellent selection of food and drinks. At 17:00 you will arrive back at your starting point, with plenty of time to enjoy an evening in Lucerne.

Lucerne offers wonderful photographic images wherever you look. During this private tour with a professional travel photographer you will: take in its picturesque lake set against an impressive mountain backdrop and among architectural gems and centuries-old sights such as the most-photographed subject in Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge. Explore the charm of Lucerne’s old bridges, towers and streets. Photograph the spectacular panorama of the city from the water. Stroll along the beautiful old town and enjoy the most exquisite vistas of the Swiss Alps. Just the perfect Swiss Adventure. The stunning landscape makes Lucerne a charming place to visit all year long. During this tour you will also take a 1-hour boat ride around Lake Lucerne.

Make your own way to Lucerne's Torbogen Monument in front of the train station by 08:00. Greet your professional photographer guide and begin your photography tour. The journey begins with a trip through Lake Lucerne towards Vitznau. Switch to Europe's first-ever mountain railway up to Rigi-Kulm, admiring the Swiss Alpine landscape around you (transportation costs not included). Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the best locations around Mount Rigi for optimizing your photography, depending upon the available light and time of year. Your guide will also offer insight into the area's history and traditions. During the day, you will have the opportunity to savor a traditional meal in a local restaurant (not included).  After a day of exploring and photographing, ride back to Weggis via gondola before continuing to Lucerne by boat. Your tour concludes back at the original departure point at around 16:00.

Capture and explore as many historic and modern sights as possible such as the medieval world-famous Chapel Bridge considered to be one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe; the Museggmauer, a wall which has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state; the many town squares with its frescoes at the heart of its car-free old town; the dramatic lion monument and the Culture and Convention Center (KKL) with futuristic architecture designed by the leading French architect Jean Nouvel. Join this authentic and enjoyable tour to discover Lucerne, its people, society and culture. Be introduced to the real Lucerne, geographically and culturally, that often remains inaccessible for most visitors to this beautiful city. The best places to visit are the ones that aren't commonly known. Be taken to the locations you might not have heard about but will certainly want to see. Experience unique new things from a local's perspective.

Every visitor to Lucerne is determined to conquer the towering Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's signature mountain, and to experience the world’s steepest cogwheel train. With this tour, you can do both without breaking a sweat. Begin the day with a scenic 40-minute ride aboard a yellow postal bus from Lucerne, and wind your way up to the alpine village of Schwarzenberg at the foot of the Mount Pilatus. From this conclave of farmhouses nestled in the Alpine meadows, start your leisurely 1.5-hour hike through the pine needle forests and green pastures. Rest for lunch at a local alpine restaurant or with a picnic at a nearby meadow, and then travel to the top of Mt. Pilatus aboard a Pilatus gondola as well as an aerial tram. Once on top, hike the famed Flower Trail to the top of Tomlishorn, Mt. Pilatus' highest peak, and take in the spectacular views of the icy peaks of the Swiss Alps along the way, and then begin your return trip to Lucerne. Descend to Alpnachstad on the world’s steepest cog wheel train, and then board a lake steamer for a relaxing cruise across Lake Lucerne.