Mount Pilatus Luzern Roundtrip Guided Day Tour from Zurich
Overview
Discover the magic of Mount Pilatus on this full-day Round Trip tour starting and ending in Zurich. Explore Switzerland’s most legendary mountain by boat, cogwheel train, aerial cable car, and gondola, with a local guide leading the way.
Cruise across sparkling Lake Lucerne, ascend Europe’s steepest cogwheel railway, soar on the spectacular Dragon Ride cable car, and descend gently to Kriens by gondola. Enjoy panoramic Alpine views, local legends, and plenty of photo opportunities.
The tour is fully organized for a seamless, stress-free experience.
• Ride the famous Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip (boat, cogwheel train, cable car, gondola)
• Full-day tour with a personal local guide
• Learn about Swiss legends, culture, and history
• 1st-class lake cruise tickets included
• Optional visit to Lucerne old town (upon request)
What's Included
- Reservations for the steepest cogwheel railway in the world between Pilatus Kulm and Alpnachstadt
- Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
- Panorama gondola between Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
- 1st class lake cruise on Lake Lucerne between Lucerne and Alpnachstad
- Optional visit to Lucerne's Old Town (provided upon request)
- Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" between Fräkmüntegg and Pilatus Kulm
- Expert local guide
- Lunch (optional, at own expense)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Zurich
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Alpnachstad
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pilatus Luzern
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Fräkmüntegg
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lucerne
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zurich
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour requires uphill walking. Please consider all participants's mobility challenges before booking this tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5581136P5
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