Private tour in Lucerne Chris W

Chocolate Heaven, Hustle and Bustle, Swiss Nature and History all in a full-day private tour

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Chris W.

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Breaking News Feb 24 - my Tour company has been named Private Tour Company of the year 2023 !!! Super proud to accept this award. Breaking News Dec 2023 - 275 Excellent Trip reviews awarded on line from Tour reviews - 100% record ! Many of which are TBL clients. Breaking News April 19th 2022 - I have just been passed the exam by Switzerland Tourism board to be a Switzerland Travel Expert 22/23. Big Breaking News March 8th 2022 - just won THA Switzerland Private Tour Operator for 22 !! 2nd time in 2 years. Since August 21, the Covid fight back has begun and business is slowly but steadily getting back to normal. Here is a recent review Review of: Best of the Bernese Oberland from Luzern What a wonderful experience! The itinerary was carefully thought through and well balanced. It was a wonderfully organized trip with beautiful cruising, picturesque spots and fascinating lectures on the region and history. Chris is competent, funny and intuitive. Excellent service" Review of: 5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich Wow! Chris was great from picking us up in Zurich all the way to dropping us off in Basel 5 days later! He worked with us to customize the trip to include a canyon swing and hang gliding along with a lot of the recommended sites to visit he lists on his website. We even stayed in his Airbnb!! Chris was totally flexible with the needs of the 4 of us, 2 couples, with sleep ins when needed, milk, croissants and eggs at our doorstep and shuttling from late night dinners. He is completely accommodating!! I would recommend Chris and TST to anyone looking to experience Switzerland!! I think we have found a friend for life and look forward to seeing him. 2020 - I have just won an Award for Private Tour Operator of the Year 2020 Switzerland from the Travel and Hospitality (London) Awards. And even more Big News - June 2020, I have won Private Tour, Guide of the Year Switzerland 2020 from LTG - Luxury Tour Guide. Hi there, I'm Chris W, living and running private and exclusive tours from Luzern, Switzerland. My aim is simple: when you get out of the car after a tour, I want you to have the feeling that you have really experienced something special and have had the best time in a very relaxed environment with a chap, in his comfy car driving round the Swiss countryside and towns. I moved from Manchester in 2000 to Luzern and immediately fell in love with this magical place. The reason I came to Switzerland was for a job in football, my passion. At the same time, with my family, I was able to discover and explore the Lake Luzern area and over time travel further into the neighbouring Swiss regions and enjoy the stunning landscapes, culture and traditions. 6 years ago we started an airbnb business called 4 Seasons attached to where we live in Luzern and it has been a huge success. We enjoy welcoming guests from all corners of the world and try to make them feel at home and offer advice on where to go, what to do, etc. At the same time, I decided to embark on the driver/guide business and joined a local travel company. Finally, a couple years ago, I felt confident to start my own tour guiding business. I have a 6 seater (5 for multi-day tours) Mercedes V Class minivan and organise tours in most parts of Switzerland. I am also licensed to drive minivans up to 18 people and in these cases for bigger groups, I would hire a van. The main areas covered are Lake Luzern, Bernese Oberland /Bern, Rheinfalls and Zurich. I also run Multi day tours to further afield places. I like to create customized tours to suit individuals and am happy to invest time to do this for you. I know the best places to go, which will be a mix of some tourist hot spots you should see. However over time I have also discovered some little known villages, mountain trips and local attractions. I believe I can cater for all tastes and whether you want a very relaxing or adrenalin packed time, there are options to suit. Over 275 all Excellent 5* reviews on line - 100% success rate Several Awards from various organisations. Travel and Hospitality Award (THA) winner - Private Tour Operator of the Year 2022 Switzerland Member of the Swiss Tour Guides Association No restrictions.

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Overview of your Lucerne tour

This full day driving tour will show guests many different topics ranging from Switzerland's largest city, Europe's biggest waterfall and one of Switzerland's most important historical towns. Before reaching Zürich, we'll call in at Switzerland's most famous chocolate brand, the Lindt factory in Kirchberg where one can experience a chocolate course (let me know for more info) and certainly visit the Factory shop for some discounted chocolate. We'll drive the 15mins and park up and visit the highlights of Zürich city centre including the world famous Bahnhofstrasse with its high end stores and the Old Town, Niederdorf and it's famous old churches. Afterwards comes the roaring Rhine Falls, where it's possible to enjoy spectacular views from the panoramic trail and feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters on an optional boat ride (summer only) taking you close to the falls. Continue to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein and learn about the well-preserved Old Town on a guided stroll.

Your Lucerne tour itinerary

I'll pick you from your Luzern hotel and drive you to the Lindt chocolate factory. Next stop, just 15 mins away will be Zürich where we'll send a couple of hours visiting the key sites. Should the weather be against us, there are several impressive museums such as the National Museum and the FIFA football museum to name but two. We'll have lunch at one of several restaurants and then journey north to the Swiss German border and land at the Rhine Falls for an hour to view the millions of gallons of water cascading over the Falls to the basin below (please bring a rain jacket) Lastly the drive continues through vineyards and scenic countryside to the historic Stein am Rhein and perhaps visit one of 3 Museums, St. George's Abbey, the former Benedictine monastery or Hohenklingen Castle on the hilltop overlooking the town, dating back to the middle ages.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Mercedes V Class high-end, comfortable 2019 minivan upto 6 people If the tour is for 4-6 people, please contact me for a customised tour and price.

What's included
Other: Water
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Lindt and Rhinefalls
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission to attractions (waterfalls 5chf)
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Day Trip
Tour reference number
574428
Languages
German
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Luzern best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore a mix of Swiss culture, history, and natural beauty in one day. It's ideal for those interested in visiting iconic sites like the Lindt chocolate factory, Zurich's city centre, the Rhine Falls, and the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. With minimal activity level and kid-friendly accessibility, it's suitable for families, seniors, and anyone looking for a comfortable and informative experience.

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