The Gotthard Experience
Luzern - Gotthard Pass - Bunker - Boat Ride
Highlights
Take a train through the world’s longest railway tunnel
Visit a military fortress hidden deep inside the mountain
Cruise on Lake Lucerne and enjoy great views
This Full Day Tour is packed with amazing views, swiss history, culture, myths and legends.
We travel to the Gotthard Region, the heart of the Alps, and get a glimpse of the Italian speaking part of Switzerland.
You'll explore Sasso San Gottardo on a guided tour, a once top-secret military fortress hidden deep inside the mountain.
We'll round off the day with a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Tour Details
Meeting Point:
Lucerne Train Station
Departure at:
8:00 am
Return around:
6:00 / 7:00 pm
Type of Tour:
Shared small group
6 - 10 participants
Language:
English
Lunch:
Not included
Prices
Adults Full Price
CHF 340
Children 6-15 years
CHF 70
Swiss Travel Pass Holders
CHF 200
Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 6 adult participants to operate.
If this number is not reached, we will inform you in advance and offer alternative options or a full refund.
Tour Description
For over 2,000 years, people have crossed the Alps at the Gotthard Pass. Merchants and pilgrims walked it, mule caravans carried goods across it, and today high-speed trains pass beneath it. We’ll follow in their footsteps - using some of Switzerland's most iconic forms of transport.
We meet at Lucerne Train Station at 8:00 am and travel south towards the Alps. As the mountains rise around us, we'll pass lakes, valleys and villages before entering the Gotthard Base Tunnel - the world's longest railway tunnel.
In just 20 minutes, we emerge on the southern side of the Alps. It’s the gateway to Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region of Ticino.
From here, we board one of the iconic yellow PostBuses and climb towards the Gotthard Pass. The road follows the famous Tremola, with its granite cobblestones and 24 winding hairpin bends.
At 2,106 metres (6,909 ft) above sea level, the scenery changes completely. Trees give way to rocky terrain, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and historic granite buildings that have welcomed travellers since medieval times.
We visit Sasso San Gottardo, a fascinating former military fortress hidden deep inside the mountain.
During a 2-hour guided tour in English, you'll discover the history of this secret bunker and how it helped protect one of Europe's most strategic Alpine crossings.
After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the pass, take photos, and enjoy lunch.
Our return journey takes us by bus and train to Flüelen, at the southern end of Lake Lucerne. Here we board a boat for a relaxing cruise.
The shores of the lake are closely linked to the legend of William Tell, Switzerland's national hero.
Return to Lucerne
Choose the return that best suits your plans. All options are included in the price.
Full Lake Cruise
Arrival at 7pm
Stay on board all the way to Lucerne Main Station (3 hours).
Boat and Train
Arrival at 6pm
Leave the boat in Brunnen and take a Train to Lucerne.
Fast Return
Arrival at 5pm
Skip the boat and stay on the train all the way to Lucerne.
Boat & Stop in Brunnen
Spend the evening in this charming lakeside town before returning to Lucerne by train at your own leisure.
Included
1st Class train and bus tickets from and back to Lucerne Train station
Boat Cruise on Lake Lucerne (1st class)
Entrance to the military fortress Sasso San Gottardo
Guided english tour inside the bunker (2.5 hours)
English-speaking swiss guide for the full day
Not included
Lunch, meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Optional visit of the Gotthard-Museum
What to bring and what to wear
Prepare for the mountain: We will be at 2100 meters above sea level (6900 feet). The weather can change quickly, even in summer.
Wear comfortable, solide walking or hiking shoes with good grip.
Wear layers and bring a light jacket. The temperatures inside the fortress are around 6-7 degrees celsius and around 14-18 degrees celsius in exhibition rooms.
Bring sun protection: a hat, sunnglasses, sunscreen.
Don't forget your camera and a bottle of water.
Important Information
This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants to run.
This tour is not suited for guests with mobility limitations.
This tour is not suitable for infants under 6 years.
This tour includes walking and stairs inside the Sasso San Gottardo and on the Gotthard Pass. Activity level: Easy to Moderate.
Participation is at your own risk. We recommend that all participants have valid travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and personal belongings.
Booking & Payment
You can book by email, via WhatsApp, or directly through the form below.
Please include the following information:
Number of participants
Names and dates of birth of each participant
Your preferred return option to Lucerne (see tour description above)
Your preferred payment method
Payment Methods:
Cash in Swiss Francs, PayPal, Invoice (bank transfer)
Payment is due before the tour begins.
Cancellation
7+ Days before the tour date: Full refund
2-6 days before the tour date: CHF 40 cancellation fee p.P.
Less than 2 days before the tour date: Full charge
Join this tour
You can book by email, via WhatsApp, or directly through the form.
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