Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne
Overview
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7 hours
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Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
10-15 minutes of moderate downhill walking is required, please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun or rain protection.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Lucerne
Meet your tour guide at Pier No. 1 to begin a relaxing cruise to Vitznau on the picturesque Lake Lucerne.
Mount Rigi
Upon arrival in Vitznau, transfer to the cogwheel train to reach the summit, Rigi Kulm. You’ll have some free time to explore the hiking trails, enjoy a quiet moment at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel, or grab a bite at one of the local restaurants.
What‘s Included
Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Food and Drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Options
English
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day to the top of...
Mark L,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day to the top of Mt Rigi. Dress in layers and wear good walking shoes . We went on May 20th and it was cold, foggy and windy at the top, yet much warmer on the lake . You may have the option to walk down to the gondola ride and it is worth it in additional views , yet at times the walk was mildly steep, thus good sneakers or above recommended. You can take the cog railroad down to the gondola drop off point . Views did not disappoint ! If you are in Lucerne, you really should go to the top of Mr Rigi!. Our guide Rokf was very attentive to our group providing great insight and knowledge !
Fabulous Day trip
Diane J,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gaby was a great guide. Made sure we all made it on the boat, train, gondola. The views from Rigi mountain are stunning. We had beautiful weather which added to the experience. Loved this tour
Must do tour in Lucerne
Max B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Judith, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. Being able to just show up and have the rest taken care of was just what we needed during a busy vacation. Judith handled everything, gave options and kept everyone entertained. We would highly recommend this tour, plus the scenery cannot be beat!
Beautiful views
Karen F,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed the boat ride and the train ride. I would have preferred doing the train ride back down the mountain as the gondola was packed like sardines! We were also not aware of the amount of downhill walking on uneven terrain.
Absolutely gorgeous views.
Deborah W,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Beautiful scenery. Tour guide was very informative. We did a lot of hiking at the end and there was quite a bit of a decline for most of it which was hard on the feet. It was optional and our entire small group decided to try it out. It might be a bit challenging for some of the more mature crowd. A little slower walking pace for the last half an hour might have been nice.
Each and every tour was fantastic!
GinnyEE,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did (4) tours with Best Of Switzerland. The first was Zurich Highlights Tour with cruise and the Lindt Chocolate factory. Hint: take the boat back earlier. The 2nd tour was Rhine Falls and the little city Stein am Rhein. Monika was our guide. She is fabulous! Our 3rd tour was Mt Rigi. So much fun. We took a boat, train and funicular. Lunch was amazing at the top. Pumpkin soup is a must! The last tour was Mt Titlis with Monika again. Amazing The meeting place is a little odd but given the city had a carnival going on, parking was hard!
Mt Rigi and Lake Lucerne
Penny K,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good experience. Please note there is a 10 minute walk from bus station to Lucerne boat dock (it is not a coach ride). The cogwheel train was a nice ride. At Mt Rigi there is a restaurant and nice views. Unfortunately we had a cloudy day, but still a great experience. The gondola ride down is quite full, standing room only. The boat rides are nice and very relaxing. Great views of the countryside and Lake.
Our guides Daniel and...
Dale D,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides Daniel and Sabina were very informative and helpful. They answered all our questions and looked after this older couple carefully. The views were amazing
A nice day that will be remembered
Susan I,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide was excellent. We loved the boat ride on Lake Lucerne and the cable car up to Mt. Rigi. Beautiful scenery! The gondola ride was a disappointment. Very crowded; we were packed in with 50 other people and couldn’t see anything and could hardly breathe.
Stunningly beautiful
Elaine A,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a fair amount of walking on sometimes steep and uneven ground. Take a water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and for sure camera. .
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