Your guide will lead you through the city, to Cassarate, up to Monte Bré and back down to the bottom of the mountain. Meet your guide at the Lugano Region tourist office in Via Magatti 6, Lugano. Start at the city's heart with a boat ride to the little harbor of Cassarate.
Then, after getting on the funicular, enjoy the splendid views of the city center at your feet as you reach Lugano's most uncontaminated summit. You will also get the chance to admire the fantastic panoramic view, which, on clear days, stretches all the way to Mount Rosa. Take a stroll and explore the small village of Brè, where life runs at a slow pace, while taking a look at the typical Ticinese houses, the church and the works of art.
Explore Monte Bré at your own pace, soak in the stunning views over Lake Lugano, the city and nearby mountain tops. The return ticket on the funicular, to get back down to Cassarate is included in your tour, from there you can arrange your individual return to Lugano.
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Lugano: 4.5-Hour Monte Bré Visit w/ Funicular Ride
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Highlights
Admire the spectacular view over Lake Lugano from the mountaintop
Enjoy a funicular ride up to the top of Monte Bré
Get a brief overview of Lugano and take a picturesque boat ride to Cassarate
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Product details
From the heart of the city to the most uncontaminated peaks of Lugano, enjoy the splendid views and walk through the tiny village of Brè.
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What's included
Boat ride from Lugano to Cassarate
Funicular return ticket up to Monte Bré
Guide
Boat ride from Cassarate
Return to Lugano (you can easily return by bus or walking)
Eligibility
Adult: 18–99 years old
Child: 1–5 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 1:00 PM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 1:00 PM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
The difficulty level of walking: medium
The guide can decide to break off or cancel the excursion in case of bad weather
The guided tour will be held in the two prevalent languages
30% with Holiday Card & Ticino Ticket. Please book directly at Info Point LR if you want to take advantage.
Pushchairs/strollers are only allowed on the funicular if they are folded.
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Not suitable for:
People with back problems
Good to know:
30% with Holiday Card & Ticino Ticket. Please book directly at Info Point LR if you want to take advantage.
Pushchairs/strollers are only allowed on the funicular if they are folded.
The difficulty level of walking: medium
The guide can decide to break off or cancel the excursion in case of bad weather
The guided tour will be held in the two prevalent languages
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