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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

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Description

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full-day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Highlights

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Rail Tours
Trolley Tours
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Weather Dependent - Low
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 19.10. - 29.11.2026)
1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18.10.2026)
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" ( except 19.10. - 27.11.2026)
Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks (available for purchase in Lucerne or at Mount Pilatus summit)
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Itinerary

1
Start your tour at the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich. Set o
Start your tour at the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich. Set off for an exciting day traveling through picturesque landscapes and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the enchanting city of Lucerne.
Pass by, no stop
2
Once arriving in Lucerne, enjoy a brief orientation drive, w
Once arriving in Lucerne, enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy the following time at leisure to stroll through Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.
1h
3
Continuation to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondola
Continuation to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Enjoy some time at leisure admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Venture down the Dragon's Path and make the short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cogwheel railway. At a gradient of 48% it is the world's steepest!
1h 50minAdmission included
4
Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque bo
Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.
1hAdmission included
5
After an enjoyable day, the guide will bring you back to Zür
After an enjoyable day, the guide will bring you back to Zürich.
Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

Useful information

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
19.10.-27.11.2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
28.-29.11.2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
Mobile or paper ticket accepted