Private Tour

Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Trip from Basel

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a tailored adventure from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a scenic boat journey. Ascend to the summit of Mt. Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train, accompanied by a private guide. The panorama continues as you descend with an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This exclusive tour seamlessly combines cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and the personalized touch of a private guide for an unforgettable Swiss experience.

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

a minimum of 2 people per booking is required

children must be accompagnied by an adult

for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking

Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus

all taxes, fees and handling charges

local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only

food and drinks

personal expenses during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Basel SBB Station

Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.

1 hour • Admission Included

Lake Lucerne

Continue your tour with the one hour lake boat transfer from Luzern to Alpnachstad. After leaving the bay of Luzern, the boat glides along the shore of Hergiswil and Stansstad to the bay of Alpnach. On the entire boat tour you have the surrounding mountains in sight.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Pilatus golden tour & lake boat cruise with private tour guide from Basel

Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best guide ever
Robin M,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was the best day on our journey. WE had such a wonderful time and saw beautiful Switzerland. I'd really like to express our gratitude to our guide Fayzon, he was so attentive and helpful, as we had a handicapped person with us, and he became part of our family as well as we were his. Very informative and a pleasure to be with. .
Outstanding
Scott G,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Michael was an outstanding host and guide displaying an amazing knowledge that made the whole day very special!
Mt Pilatus
Diane B,
Aug 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Boat cruise was great and the view from the top of Mt Pilatus was amazing! Excellent tour guide who gave very personal service.
Great Scenic Tour, wonderful guide
Cindy G,
Aug 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was an amazing day The boat ride on lake Lucern was wonderful, the water was so blue, the weather was perfect, and the scenery couldn’t be matched. Then we had the mountain adventure!! Mr. Abraham was a great guide. He met us at our hotel that morning and had our day seamlessly planned out. This tour was worth what we paid for it, for sure
Perfect Day in Lucerne and Mount Pilatus
Janell S,
Jun 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had an amazing day trip from Basal before our Rhine River cruise. This was the perfect choice for our family. The transportation was fantastic and seamless the whole day. We all loved the boat around the beautiful lake. The Cogtrain and Gondola rides were a great experience for our family. Lucerne and Mount Pilatus are beautiful and we were so grateful we chose to experience this tour. Our guide (whose name I won’t attempt to spell) was Amazing! He shared all kinds of facts and history about Switzerland which our 12 year old really enjoyed. Perfect tour if you want to experience more of Switzerland.