Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Name: Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise
Price: 188.72 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.63 (695 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

10 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

19.10.-27.11.2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

28.-29.11.2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Zurich

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 19.10. - 29.11.2026)

1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18.10.2026)

Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" ( except 19.10. - 27.11.2026)

Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world

Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks (available for purchase in Lucerne or at Mount Pilatus summit)

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Options

English

Spanish

Reviews

4.63

695 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

526

111

Super sick
m nicasC9621YE,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Abused to humano customer, perrumo service
A Seamless and Scenic Day Trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne
Jesus S,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on our day trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne. Our tour guide, Adolfo, was exceptional—very knowledgeable, organised, and always accommodating. His friendly nature and willingness to help made the day run smoothly and added a personal touch to the journey. We also want to highlight Ernesto, our bus driver, who was very professional throughout the trip. His safe and smooth driving made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The views from Mt Pilatus were absolutely stunning and truly unforgettable. Although the tour did not include a lake cruise (something we were aware of beforehand), the meal voucher provided was a thoughtful and pleasant replacement that we appreciated. Overall, this trip was a fantastic way to experience the beauty of Switzerland, and the professionalism of both Adolfo and Ernesto made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The service was...
BernardJohn G,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The service was outstanding! Big thanks to Ernesto for the safe and comfortable drive, and especially to Adolfo — highly recommended! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and attentive, making sure everyone’s needs are perfectly taken care of. Mount Pilatus is absolutely magnificent! No photo can truly capture how breathtaking this place is. 💯
Bruno Rocked
B47NElarryc,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just fantastic. Bruno was absolutely awesome. A great personality, he walked around town in Lucerne and when we got to the top of Pilatus. You can tell he made sure everyone was having a good time.
Disappointing
colleen t,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Disappointing tour. It seemed the tour company bundled three different tour groups going to different places on one bus, resulting in our tour being a lot of waiting and needless stops. We had almost no time in Lucern, but ample time at Pilatus even though there was little to do since much of it was closed due to weather.
Just wow, views to take your breath away
phile760,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Didn't know what to expect and when we diverted to Mount Rigi to drop 3 people off at the start of the day I did fear the worst. We then travelled to Lucerne where we got just over an hour to have a quick walk round the old town and walk the Chapel Bridge. We then moved onto Mt.Pilatus and started the foggy climb up in the Cog Wheel Train. The worry that we wouldn't see much was alleviated once we broke through the cloud to be met by glorious sun. At just over 2000m, the view from the top was stunning. 2 hours at the top gave us plenty of time to do a couple of walks, take plenty of photos, soak up the views and the sun and grab some food courtesy of the 20chf vouchers supplied due to the boat ride being unavailable this time of year. The cable car was under maintenance this time of year so we got the cog wheel train back down. Whether we got lucky with the sun and blue sky I don't know but it was a truly wonderful experience, the photos do not do it justice. Elizabeth our guide was fantastic as was Antonio our driver.
Out of this world views from the top of Pilatus
Sunshine671041,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We started with a bus from Zurich to Lucerne. We spent a few hours in the beautiful town of Lucerne then we took the bus again to where we took cable cars to Mt. pilatus. It was foggy and when we reached the second stage towards the top it was so foggy that we couldn’t see more than a few feet ahead. We thought our trip was ruined but when we took the second stage cable car suddenly we were raised above the clouds and the peak of the mountain emerged under the sun. When we reached the top it was clear and sunny and cold. The views from up there were out of this world with the white clouds below us and peaks of mountains appearing here and there. We spent a few hours there and had lunch then we took the steepest cog train down all the way to the bus. Finally we took a cruise in the beautiful lake Lucerne before returning to Zürich.
This was an amazing trip....
Stephanie K,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing trip. Our tour guide was Jean, and bus driver Victoria. They were amazing. We also lucked out with beautiful weather.
Amazing views
krishnachaita k,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
excellent views and great guided tour from Adolfe. He is so professional and very informative. Gave clear guidance to follow.
Fantastic way to see Lucern/Pilatus and Zurich
A2036RBsteveng,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip, Bernie our guide was incredible and very informative and spoke fluently in many languages. The free time in Lucerne was great to be able to explore, gondola ride to the top of Pilatus was incredible as well as the train back down. Boat ride across lake lucern was a really nice way to end the trip.

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

19.10.-27.11.2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

28.-29.11.2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Zurich

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Luzern Altstadt

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 19.10. - 29.11.2026)

1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18.10.2026)

Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" ( except 19.10. - 27.11.2026)

Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world

Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks (available for purchase in Lucerne or at Mount Pilatus summit)

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Options

English

Spanish

Reviews

4.63

695 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

526

111

Super sick
m nicasC9621YE,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Abused to humano customer, perrumo service
A Seamless and Scenic Day Trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne
Jesus S,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on our day trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne. Our tour guide, Adolfo, was exceptional—very knowledgeable, organised, and always accommodating. His friendly nature and willingness to help made the day run smoothly and added a personal touch to the journey. We also want to highlight Ernesto, our bus driver, who was very professional throughout the trip. His safe and smooth driving made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The views from Mt Pilatus were absolutely stunning and truly unforgettable. Although the tour did not include a lake cruise (something we were aware of beforehand), the meal voucher provided was a thoughtful and pleasant replacement that we appreciated. Overall, this trip was a fantastic way to experience the beauty of Switzerland, and the professionalism of both Adolfo and Ernesto made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The service was...
BernardJohn G,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The service was outstanding! Big thanks to Ernesto for the safe and comfortable drive, and especially to Adolfo — highly recommended! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and attentive, making sure everyone’s needs are perfectly taken care of. Mount Pilatus is absolutely magnificent! No photo can truly capture how breathtaking this place is. 💯
Bruno Rocked
B47NElarryc,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just fantastic. Bruno was absolutely awesome. A great personality, he walked around town in Lucerne and when we got to the top of Pilatus. You can tell he made sure everyone was having a good time.
Disappointing
colleen t,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Disappointing tour. It seemed the tour company bundled three different tour groups going to different places on one bus, resulting in our tour being a lot of waiting and needless stops. We had almost no time in Lucern, but ample time at Pilatus even though there was little to do since much of it was closed due to weather.
Just wow, views to take your breath away
phile760,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Didn't know what to expect and when we diverted to Mount Rigi to drop 3 people off at the start of the day I did fear the worst. We then travelled to Lucerne where we got just over an hour to have a quick walk round the old town and walk the Chapel Bridge. We then moved onto Mt.Pilatus and started the foggy climb up in the Cog Wheel Train. The worry that we wouldn't see much was alleviated once we broke through the cloud to be met by glorious sun. At just over 2000m, the view from the top was stunning. 2 hours at the top gave us plenty of time to do a couple of walks, take plenty of photos, soak up the views and the sun and grab some food courtesy of the 20chf vouchers supplied due to the boat ride being unavailable this time of year. The cable car was under maintenance this time of year so we got the cog wheel train back down. Whether we got lucky with the sun and blue sky I don't know but it was a truly wonderful experience, the photos do not do it justice. Elizabeth our guide was fantastic as was Antonio our driver.
Out of this world views from the top of Pilatus
Sunshine671041,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We started with a bus from Zurich to Lucerne. We spent a few hours in the beautiful town of Lucerne then we took the bus again to where we took cable cars to Mt. pilatus. It was foggy and when we reached the second stage towards the top it was so foggy that we couldn’t see more than a few feet ahead. We thought our trip was ruined but when we took the second stage cable car suddenly we were raised above the clouds and the peak of the mountain emerged under the sun. When we reached the top it was clear and sunny and cold. The views from up there were out of this world with the white clouds below us and peaks of mountains appearing here and there. We spent a few hours there and had lunch then we took the steepest cog train down all the way to the bus. Finally we took a cruise in the beautiful lake Lucerne before returning to Zürich.
This was an amazing trip....
Stephanie K,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing trip. Our tour guide was Jean, and bus driver Victoria. They were amazing. We also lucked out with beautiful weather.
Amazing views
krishnachaita k,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
excellent views and great guided tour from Adolfe. He is so professional and very informative. Gave clear guidance to follow.
Fantastic way to see Lucern/Pilatus and Zurich
A2036RBsteveng,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip, Bernie our guide was incredible and very informative and spoke fluently in many languages. The free time in Lucerne was great to be able to explore, gondola ride to the top of Pilatus was incredible as well as the train back down. Boat ride across lake lucern was a really nice way to end the trip.