Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne
Overview
Available languages
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
What To Expect
Lucerne
Your guide will greet you at the Lucerne meeting point, before whisking your away to Mt. Pilatus
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 & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne
Reviews
304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed
FoongLing S,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
1.00Firstly, the guide Anna was great but the entire excursion was badly organized. Was told to the tour starts at Lucerne at 10:15am. And to check in 15/20 mins before departure. No guide showed up. This is supposed to be a small tour group! Eventually I found 2 others fellow travelers, otherwise all 3 of us would not have waited. The guide showed up 40 mins late eventually. She said she was late because she was told to meet another group in Basel at 10:15am! And we are supposed to meet at Lucerne also 10:15am! What a mess! All the organizer said is that I need to be flexible!!!! Seriously! I paid more for this trip because it’s a smaller group. All the organizer said is to be flexible! I’m 1 hr behind my schedule all day! Disappointed. Another issue! I assumed that the tour operator will provide bus ticket from train station to Kriens the base station for cable car. Guess what! Bus ticket is not included in Lucerne.
Tour never happened
Janice C,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
1.00The guide never showed up. There was no tour. The staff at Lucerne Tourist Information centre tried to help us and contact the company offering the tour ‘ Tours of Switzerland’ but the phone number we were given was no longer in service and the Tourist Centre said they were not registered with them. I am waiting for a refund from Viator.
Must do excursion while in zLucerne
Peter S,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Don’t worry about weather! It changes by the minute in the mountains! Well worth the money. Our guide (Anna) was very knowledgeable, fluent in several languages, full of energy!
Amazing Lucerne
Henry R,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing views of the mountains and lakes. Several opportunities to climb and descend the mountain via different methods of cable cars and trains. Also a leisurely boat ride to start its trip.
Enjoy this experience
Paul C,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a very enjoyable experience and our guide was very informative, we were disappointed with the cloud cover but that is nature. Ana our guide was excellent and very knowledgable.
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