Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. We'll take you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Lake of Lucerne, Pilatus summit, and ride the famous dragon aerial cable cars.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Standard Rail Pass

Mt. Pilatus Steepest Cogwheel Experience (From Mid-May to Mid-October)

Local Guide

Lake Lucerne Cruise Pass

Lunch at the Mt. Pilatus

Gratuities

What To Expect

Basel

Your guide will greet you at the Basel Train Station before whisking you away to Lucerne by train

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Pilatus Luzern

Our accent to Mount Pilatus will take us aboard the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable cart, where we will float back to earth suspended in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare the experience to flying. Enjoy an ever-changing perspective of the Alpine landscape, as historic Lucerne pulls back into focus as we approach the end of the line. The ride is a highlight of any trip to Mount Pilatus.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

Reviews

4.54

97 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Viking Cruise 2025
Kathleen W,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Leighton was a very knowledgeable & helpful tour guide. He met us in the train station in Basel & assisted us in getting back on public transportation after the excursion. The cog rail was fun, but we were hoping to ride the gondola as well. The other tour guests were expecting the gondola too. Mt Pilatus was amazing & we were very happy with Leighton. Views from Lake Lucerne were amazing too.
Great overview of Lucerne and Switzerland!!!
M1295YGjimb,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Leighton is very, very good. He is very knowledgeable of the places we visited and the history of Switzerland. Great guide who interacts with the group and makes it fun.
This was a good tour -...
Delores W,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a good tour - Jean, our guide, was excellent. Only negative was Tours of Switzerland delayed our departure 3 hours with an email notice at midnight and we had to purchase our own rail tickets which we were later reimbursed for.. Poor communication.
Incredible Mount Pilatus Experience with Leighton
JulietJovi,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip to Mount Pilatus was absolutely amazing. The breathtaking nature was perfectly matched by the engaging experience our guide, Leighton, created. He shared historical and cultural insights at just the right moments, bringing the surroundings to life without ever feeling rushed or scripted. The entire day felt seamless, informative, and full of wonder. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Leighton as your guide.
Amazing Experience
Rick A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an amazing trip. Not only is the scenery wonderful but our guide, Anna, really made the whole tour a great experience. Coming from Basel the hour long train ride allowed for the opportunity to view the country side. The boat ride was very relaxing and Anna was great in pointing out things to view. The cog rail up and gondola down were easy to navigate. The views at the top of the mountain were simply amazing.
Great tour!
youngkaydavid,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this tour! It was well managed and planned. Best of all was the tour guide Leighton! He provides so much info about the places we visited and Swiss life in general. Would highly recommend!!
Rose was amazing! We...
Doreen L,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rose was amazing! We learned so much about Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. The views from the boat and on the mountain were amazing!!!
Great time in Lucerne
James T,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Ana, made our experience delightful. Ana was very knowledgeable about Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus.
Wonderful full day outing
Doreen B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was wonderful, right from the start at the train station. Our guide, Ana, met us. She is a wonderful, very friendly and knowledgeable young lady. She’s very quick to smile and laugh. She made the day very enjoyable indeed. Everything was very well organized. The boat ride on Lucerne Lake was amazing. The cogwheel trip was fascinating. Mt Pilatus was beautiful and the views absolutely stunning. The tram and gondola ride down was great. Would highly recommend this excursion.
Great experience with great guide.
dtoml,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ana was our guide from Basel to Lucerne. Ana was absolutely the best guide ever. She was very knowledgable of Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus. Our experience was wonderful because of Ana’s courteous, friendly, and caring manner.