Why choose this tour ?
For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full-day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.
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What makes Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise a unique experience ?
Start your tour at the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich. Set off for an exciting day traveling through picturesque landscapes and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the enchanting city of Lucerne.
Take in the views during a short photo stop en route at either Lake Lucerne or at the Lion Monument.
Once arriving in Lucerne, enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Congress Centre. Enjoy the following time at leisure to stroll through Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.
Continuation to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy some time at leisure admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Venture down the Dragon's Path and make the short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cogwheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.
After an enjoyable day, the guide will bring you back to Zürich.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
- 08.11.-14.11.2025: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best of Switzerland Tours.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 583 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
