Why choose this tour ?
Embark on an exclusive journey from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a cableway ascent to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Guided by your private tour expert, soak in panoramic views and winter enchantment. This tailored experience seamlessly blends cultural insights, alpine beauty, and personalized guidance for an unforgettable day exploring Luzern and the breathtaking heights of Mount Pilatus. • travel typically Swiss by train with your private tour guide • enjoy the changing landscape during the train journeys • experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps • opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant • make a stopover at Luzern during the return travel
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What makes Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel in Winter a unique experience ?
Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.
You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.
Return travel from Mt. Pilatus to Kriens by cableway, a short walk to the bus and by local bus back to Luzern train station, where the tour ends.
As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Basel. The train journey to Basel takes one hour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Mt.Pilatus from Basel (Winter)
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Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel in Winter Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary/cable car not available)
- English speaking Swiss tourguide
- drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
- all necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
- pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
Not Included
- Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by SwissTravelGuide.ch.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Zurich.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Tourguide will await you in the lobby of your hotel at the start time without further notice
