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Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel off-season

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6 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • 2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary/cable car not available)
  • Drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
  • All necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Basel SBB Station

Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Luzern (Pass By)

Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
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Kriens

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilatus-Bahnen AG

You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fräkmüntegg (Pass By)

At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
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Pilatus Luzern

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.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kriens

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lucerne

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel off-season?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel off-season?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary/cable car not available).
  • 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.
  • English speaking Swiss tourguide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel off-season is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Pilatus Private Tour from Basel off-season will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary/cable car not available)
  • 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
  • English speaking Swiss tourguide
  • Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • children must be accompanied by an adult

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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