Private Tour
Mt. Pilatus and cruise on Lake Lucerne Private Tour from Zurich
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. We'll take you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Lake of Lucerne, Pilatus summit, and ride the famous dragon aerial cable cars.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zurich
Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Mt. Pilatus.
Pilatus Luzern
In Lucerne, your driver will escort you to the Pilatus Bahn and begin your ascent to Mt. Pilatus. We'll make a little stop at Fraukmuntegg, where you will admire the beginning of the Swiss Alps and the cantons that formed the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Then, you will board the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable car, where we will float in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare it to the experience of flying. Enjoy an ever-changing perspective of the Alpine landscape as historic Lucerne pulls back into focus as we approach the end of the line. The ride is a highlight of any trip to Mt. Pilatus.
What‘s Included
Private transfer from Lucerne Station to Pilatus Gondola Station
1st Class Rail Pass
Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
Private local guide
Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October
Lunch
Pickup points
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Mt. Pilatus and cruise on Lake Lucerne Private Tour from Zurich
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t miss this tour!
juliabW6535BM,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michelle was an amazing tour guide with so much knowledge! Highly recommend this tour! If you want to see the beautiful mountains this is for you!
A wonderful day in Lucerne
nancy b,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about the day was perfect. The visit to Mount Pilates, and the boat ride around Lake Lucerne were perfect. The best thing about our tour was Michelle. She was knowledgeable, personable, and overall made the day very enjoyable.
A day in Lucerne with my family
lezanf,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing day from the second we got picked up till the second we got dropped off!!! We learned so much history while having so much fun with the family. Such an amazing start to our family vacation. Would definitely recommend to everyone!!!
Great tour of switzerland
Y9023XPjohnf,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lehighton was an incredible guide. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I timed everything perfectly. 100% recommend Lehighton for your next experience.
Incredible
cassidyg48,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible experience !!!! The best knowledge, such a beautiful and safe day of adventure and sightseeing. Did everything we wanted to and left beyond fulfilled !!!!
Amazing!
Brittney F,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leighton was amazing! Very knowledgeable and attentive to our groups needs! The toboggan was so much fun! Highly suggest!
Best experience ever!!
C5465ODanaf,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Michelle, was the BEST!!! She went above and beyond her job. We weren't prepared for the rain and was there for us with an umbrella and a rain jacket! Who does that? She was our very personal photographer!!! She took amazing pictures of us. Very informative at every place that we went. Ask for Michelle, you won't regret it.
Spectacular tour and guide
car0lep00le,Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Jonas, was fantastic! He made sure we understood the historical significance of every site we visited. When in train stations, he slowed his pace so we could keep up, and made sure we didn’t miss any of the best spots for photos. At the end of the tour he walked us how to get from our hotel to the airport via tram and train, saving us about 50 Swiss Francs compared to taking a taxi. Jonas went above and beyond to ensure we had a positive experience. Highly recommend!
Disappointing
terrifields86,May 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We got a text saying that our tour was cancelled at the last minute (as we were arriving in Lucerne to meet the tour guide). We were told he had covid and that we could just go to Pilatus on our own. We have no issues with the guide not showing after a covid diagnosis. We understand that & are thankful they didn't. But, we felt that a tour company should have a back up plan or another tour we could have joined so we weren't left on our own last minute to figure out how to get there (in the pouring rain). They advised us to go ahead on our own, so we took the train and the bus to the Pilatus office only to discover that the mountain was closed. It was all over the website, but the tour company had no idea. They advised we could go to Mt Titlis instead & they did book our tickets for us. It took the better part of our day going back and forth on trains, buses, etc... but we finally made it to Titlis. Looking at the prices for admission and gondolas online, we paid a high price just to have them book our tickets for us without a tour guide. If we had known our well planned out day was going to turn into a stressful, last minute mess, we would have done a little research in advance and just gone on our own.
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