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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

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Zurich, Switzerland

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
  • 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)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting Location

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Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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What To Expect

Zurich (Pass By)

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.
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Luzern Altstadt

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 Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy the following time at leisure to stroll through Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilatus Luzern

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!
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1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Lucerne

Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zurich (Pass By)

After an enjoyable day, the guide will bring you back to Zürich.
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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-3885SW304BS

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Average 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 605 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
  • 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
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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