Tour guide in Lucerne Maria K.

Lucerne, Switzerland

German, English

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Since Jun 11, 2019

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I'm Maria K., your private tour guide in Zurich

Guide #36122

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I have a Master of Arts critic and work as a guide over 20 years. I truly enjoy travelling. Not leaving far from home, I can always discover something new about Switzerland - and am happy to share my findings with the customers. It's a great pleasure to indulge in extensive hikes and to be at one with nature, therefore I am very glad when I can add to the excursion some nature attractions. When I visit other countries, I always try to follow the recommendations of the locals - it is always a great opportunity to learn about the new place. That's why, as a local guide, I will be very happy to share everything I have already learned myself. About my offering for you: With big enthusiasm I gathered my knowledge by writing a 450 page guide book, publishing monthly articles about Switzerland and by countless private trips throughout the entire country. I can help you discover all the big and the not less popular, smaller cities of Switzerland. With me, your professional guide, you will be provided with detailed background knowledge of the places we visit. What you can expect: I'm certain, you will not miss seeing the most beautiful sights with your own eyes. As an educated professional guide, I will be able to explain the facts and stories around the places we are going to visit. If you have something else in mind about your visit, I am flexible to adopt our tour to your needs and interests. The most important thing that brought me my long experience - the ability to understand from the very first minutes of communication how to please the next traveler. Knowledge and ability to present them in a most interesting and fascinating way is important. But even more important is to give a joy. Nowadays we all are working a lot and expect much from our well-deserved vacations. As you came to Switzerland not only to learn about its history, culture, and to get acquainted with traditions, but also to relax. That's why we will visit the main sights, but we will also walk at a pace that mainly suits you. We will see all the most important things, and for architecture lovers a few more attractive structures, and for those who want to admire the panorama I will suggest that we should visit the viewpoint. Feel tired - we will make a break. If you want a cup of coffee, we will go to the best confectionery shop. Believe me, it is very important that you not only get acquainted with Switzerland, as for me it is especially important when you enjoy how you spend your vacation! To learn about another country is a very personal subject and depends entirely on your interests, habits and preferences. There are no "rules" that have to be followed for discovering the world. When you start planning your trip, you're already building anticipation and you may have ideas about the details of this trip. Some people prefer to discover sites independently, leaving to their own luck to find the places of interest. Others can rely on the knowledge and experience of a professional guide. If this is your way and you prefer to trust to a specialist - then please contact me. Member of the ASGT Swiss Tourist Guide Association Member of the International Art Critics and Historian Association (AICA) Master of Arts Critic I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

Delivers tours starting at

  • Lucerne

  • Basel

  • Bern

  • Zurich

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129 reviews

  • Sueann R.
    June 2026

    Maria was AMAZING! We did the golden round trip in early June with our family of 7 ranging from age 18-55. Maria met us at the boats and we took a public ferry from Lucerne to the stop for Mt Pilatus which was just over an hour ride. You can get food for purchase if you want on the ferry and there are bathrooms. The ride was very comfortable. Once we reached our stop we...

    Replied from Maria K.

    If I could give stars to tourists and recommend you to colleagues, your wonderful family would deserve the highest rating! :) Beautiful, friendly, smiling, energetic, and interested – a great super team!

  • Phillip B.
    May 2026

    Maria is a wonderful and generous guide. We are fortunate enough to have used many guides in many countries and we have never been treated better. She has deep subject matter expertise and showed a great ability to clearly share her knowledge while adapting to our interests. Ten stars!

    Replied from Maria K.

    Thank you for your feedback. This is one of those truly amazing moments that, once experienced by a tour guide, is never forgotten—meeting not just clients, but people with whom you want to share everything you have: your knowledge, experience, thoughts, and even your dreams. Thank you for bringing me such joy!

  • Mike F.
    May 2026

    We had a great tour with Ana. She was so flexible and very knowledgeable. We also thoroughly enjoyed her perfect English and stories about her home in Romania. Even though it was cool and occasionally raining we persevered. She also gave us great information that we could use following the tour.

  • Carol C.
    May 2026

    Delightful tour guide Maria shared her wealth of information about Basel with us in an enjoyable and easy-paced walking tour of the city. As requested, Maria met us at our hotel, and again at our request, helped us to get back to the hotel via one of the city trams. Maria focused on things we were interested in, and had clear answers and explanations to all our questions....

    Replied from Maria K.

    Dear Carol, thank you so much for your feedback and kind words. I appreciate your conversation, your wonderful sense of humor, and the strength of spirit you both share. May you both have many more exciting and fascinating journeys. Maria