Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
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
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal expenses
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.
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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Reviews
683 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day in the Swiss Alps!
Barbara E,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a long day, but worth it. Our guide Rodolpho was excellent. Would definitely do it again. Going up the mountain in the gondola was crazy good.
Amazing views of Alps...
Manu C,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing views of Alps from Cable car and cogwheel train. Mt Pilatus is must see, make sure you get breakfast done before starting in the morning, you will hardly have any time before you reach the summit. There are restaurants at the summit but limited dining options.
I loved the...
Mariana O,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00I loved the experience and had time to see everything I wanted. However, I would mention that, while I understand the reason for picking up participants in Lucerne (I was coming from Zurich), I think it would be more comfortable to organise separate tours, so that those of us travelling from Zurich do not lose additional time.
Tick all of natures beauty and many man made transportation
Ken W,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bus, train and cable car this tour has it all. Along with beautiful mountains, lakes and views all seen with very informative commentary from an experienced guide. A day well spent in nature with lovely professional people.
Wonderful tour!
Camille D,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a lovely day! I was disappointed by the amount of time we had in Lucerne. I wish the bus could drop us off closer to downtown - as walking to and back to it takes about 20 mins. If anyone gets motion sickness they definitely need to take medication before this tour. It was an incredibly experience and a beautiful way to see Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus! It was a long day but one filled with excellent memories.
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