Mount Rigi Tour from Lucerne Historic Train and Boat Ride
Overview
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6 hours
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Embark on a stunning small-group day trip with a local guide from Lucerne to Mount Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains.”
Begin at Lucerne’s historic train station, then travel through scenic landscapes to Arth-Goldau, where you’ll learn about the town’s history and the dramatic 1806 landslide.
Ride the historic Rigi Bahn, Europe’s first mountain railway, to Rigi Kulm for panoramic views of 13 lakes and the Swiss Alps.
Descend to the charming village of Vitznau on the world’s first electric cog railway, then enjoy a serene boat ride across Lake Lucerne aboard a vintage paddle steamer. This unforgettable journey combines history, beautiful scenery, and Swiss charm!
All transportation is done on the public transport system and included in the price of this tour. We will travel by train, funicular, and boat.
Important Note: The remaining (hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Rigi funicular ride Arth-Goldau - Rigi Kulm (40min)
Train journey Lucerne - Arth-Goldau (40min)
Rigi funicular ride Rigi Kulm - Vitznau (40min)
Boat ride Vitznau - Lucerne (1h)
Lunch
What To Expect
Lucerne Station
Learn about the significance of the Swiss railway system and the story of the fire that once devastated Lucerne's main station.
Delve into the fascinating history of the massive 1806 Goldau landslide and gain insight into daily life in a quaint Swiss village.
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Mount Rigi Tour from Lucerne Historic Train and Boat Ride
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Walking Tour
faithmP2530OY,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I often choose a guide to introduce us to a new city when we are on vacation. In Lucerne we were fortunate to have a tour group of only five with Timon as our guide. Obviously Timon had done his homework ahead of time. He knew each of our names and during the time together made it a point to visit with us individually to learn more about each one of us. During the tour there was no question he could not answer. He always responded in a way that was enlightening, sometimes entertaining, and usually ending with something like, "Does that answer your question?" Timon's sensitivity to each individual, his sense of humor, and his willingness to go at the group's pace was impressive. We assume there is an assortment of decent tour guides for Lucerne, but in our judgement--none could be better than Timon. D & F
Luzern summer trip 2025
Brad S,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 friends went on the Mt Rigi day trip with Timon, who is a local and so knowledgeable. We didn’t not have the best weather- rain and clouds and no views from the top. But Timon did such a fantastic job giving us history of the region. The boat ride on Lake Luzern was spectacular ! Timon was generous with his time that we went over the 3pm end point t to see some additional sights in the city.
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