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Private Day Trip from Lucerne to Bern, Thun & Schloss Oberhofen

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Free cancellation available
Price is €333 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This private day tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience Switzerland without rushed schedules or crowded group tours. In one smooth journey, you connect Lucerne with Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town, the charming town of Thun, and the scenic shores of Lake Thun.
The experience is fully private and flexible. You travel in a premium vehicle with a professional, English-speaking local driver who adapts the route, timing, and stops to your interests and the day’s conditions. There are no fixed schedules or unnecessary stops.
Enjoy relaxed time exploring Bern’s historic centre, free time in Schloss Oberhofen, and scenic lake and mountain views along Lake Thun. All transport costs are included. Entrance fees to attractions are optional and paid on site, allowing you to shape the day to your preferences. This tour is perfect for couples, families, culture lovers, and travellers with limited time seeking an authentic, high-quality Swiss experience without mass tourism.

Activity location
  • Bern
    • Bern, Switzerland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Bern
    • Bern, Switzerland

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Private Day Trip from Lucerne to Bern, Thun & Schloss Oberhofen
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€332.54 x 3 Adults€997.62
Total
Price is €997.62
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    WiFi on board
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    Bottled water
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Local English-speaking driver
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    Parking Fees
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    Flexible itinerary

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Lucerne (Pass by)
• Lucerne Pickup – Flexible Start (08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30) Your private day tour begins with pickup directly from your hotel, Airbnb, or agreed location in Lucerne. Meet your professional local driver, relax in a premium vehicle and start your journey. As you leave the city behind, the landscape gradually transforms into rolling countryside, alpine lakes and rising mountain scenery — setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable day in the Swiss Alps.
Bern
  • 3h
• Explore Switzerland’s political and cultural capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its arcaded streets and medieval skyline. • Visit the Old Town (Altstadt) — a masterpiece of Renaissance fountains, clock towers, and sandstone façades. • See the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus), the seat of the Swiss government. • Optional visit the Einstein House Museum, where Albert Einstein lived from 1903–1905 while formulating his Theory of Relativity. • Climb the Bern Cathedral (Berner Münster) tower for panoramic views of the Aare River and surrounding hills. • Lunch or coffee in one of the old town’s historic arcaded cafés — a Bernese tradition that blends elegance and calm.
Thun
  • 1h
• Short drive south to Thun, often called the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. • Explore the medieval old town, famous for its elevated wooden pavements and riverside cafés. • Visit Thun Castle (Schloss Thun) for sweeping views over the lake and distant snow peaks. • Walk along the Aare River promenade, where old bridges and flower-decked terraces create the perfect alpine postcard scene
Oberhofen Castle
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Continue along the panoramic road from Thun to Schloss Oberhofen, one of Switzerland’s most photogenic castles. Dating back to the 13th century, the castle rises directly from the water of Lake Thun, surrounded by gardens and snow-capped peaks. Ideal short stop for photos by the lake or a quick drink at the lakeside terrace.
Lucerne (Pass by)
• After your visit to Bern and Thun, your driver will meet you at the agreed point for a comfortable and direct return transfer back to Lucerne.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Bern
    • Bern, Switzerland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bern
    • Bern, Switzerland

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