Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on a tailored adventure from Zürich 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
all taxes, fees and handling charges
food and drinks
personal expenses during the tour
Select a pickup point
Railway main station Zurich & ShopVille
Your travelling by train withing 50 minutes to Luzern.
Lake Lucerne
You 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.
Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jabroni850,
Oct 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I highly recommend this excursion! Our guide, Martin was very knowledgeable and friendly; and the views from mount Pilatus were stunning. This was by far the best excursion we've taken from Viator. Thank you Martin!





Some-guy-who-cares,
Oct 1, 2019
- Review from Viator
It's great not to drive around in a car all day but still go a long way and see and do several different things. The guide Adrian was very helpful and did not talk to much like most of them do.
Cheryl U,
Aug 29, 2019
- Review from Viator
The Mount Pilatus Golden tour was fantastic. We had Adrian as our guide and he was a pleasure. The river cruise on Lake Lucerne was beautiful and the cogwheel train to the top of Mount Pilatus was fun. The views from the top are breathtaking! We would highly recommend this tour!
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