Private Tour
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Trip from Basel
Overview
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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.
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.
Options
Pilatus golden tour & lake boat cruise with private tour guide from Basel
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with a fabulous guide, Mike
Brian S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a full day of amazing opportunities in Lucerne, the cog wheel train up Mt Pilatus, can ride down, foot tour through Lucerne. Our guide Mike was an amazing guide lots of knowledge about the area and made the trip really interesting and fun.
It's worth it
Steven H,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Faisal the guide was helpful, informative and friendly. He met us at the hotel and explained everything ahead of each step. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The only thing that spoilt it was the weather as clouds prevented us from seeing the most spectacular views. Do the dragon trail even if it's cloudy! Get a guide if you can.
Best guide ever
Robin M,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was an outstanding host and guide displaying an amazing knowledge that made the whole day very special!
Mt Pilatus
Diane B,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Boat 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
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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
Great view! Wonderful Guide!
nancyfI237RJ,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip led by the amazing Swiss native Martin. He arrived at our hotel exactly on time, had all the tickets ready for us, led us on a train, boat, cogwheel rail, bus, etc. He was aware of our physical needs and paused when needed. He had lots of information to share, not only about the stunning beauty of the area, and history, but about life in Switzerland. Martin made the beautiful trip a fabulous adventure!
Perfect Day in Lucerne and Mount Pilatus
Janell S,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Switzerland Experience
Robin A,
Oct 31, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The dragon walk was astounding. If you only have one full day in Switzerland, this is a must see tour to experience the Alps.
Trams, trains, boats, cog railways, and cable cars!
Scott S,
Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00This would have been 5 stars if weather was better. No view from Mr. Pilates this day. Our guide, Roman, was absolutely terrific.
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