Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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
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
Mt. Pilatus golden route pass (Mid-may to mid-October)
Local expert guide
Lake of Lucerne cruise ticket
Lunch at the Mt. Pilatus
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Lucerne
Your guide will greet you at the Lucerne meeting point, before whisking your away to Mt. Pilatus
Fräkmüntegg
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.
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ripped off $749.80
Regina S,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00I booked this many months in advance. Our trip was at 10.15am, we arrived at the destination at 10am and waited until after 11am. We contacted the tour operator and viator chat. The tour operator said we were not present and we'd missed out. We were astounded, we had flew from Australia and had 1 day in Luzerne, my husband rebooked through get your guide which was $200 cheaper for exactly the same trip. I requested a refund and emailed proof we were there via google maps, marking our location. The tour operator declined the refund of $749.80. I have had to dispute this scam with my bank as fraud and will report this to ACCC & scam watch. Do not use Viator.
Very informative and...
Dilip S,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative and helpful guide. Good lake cruise beautiful views foggy and rainy at mt Pilatus still enjoyable
Mt Pilatus In The Rain
John H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was excellent. Escorted us from the train to the boat to the train to the gondola to the bus with ease! The day was rainy Lucerne was beautiful and we loved it!
Great excursion even in bad weather
Mitch K,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Check the weather first. The boat ride was beautiful, even though it was overcast. Once we went up the mountain on the cog wheel it was so foggy and overcast. We couldn’t see a thing from the top. Same thing going down on the gondola until you got closer to The lake. Still thoroughly enjoy the activity, but would’ve been Extra special on a clear day. Our guide Leighton was extremely informative about the excursion, Swiss history and his personal history. Definitely made it worthwhile.
Mt Pilatus excursion
Ron K,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience, Leighton was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The whole excursion was very organized and fun.
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