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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Zurich(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Old Town Lucerne

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Pilatus Luzern

    1 hours 50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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!
  • Lake Lucerne

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.
  • Zurich(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    After an enjoyable day, the guide will bring you back to Zürich.

What's included

INCLUDED

1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 18.10.2026)
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 19.10. - 27.11.2026)
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 19.10. - 29.11.2026)
Steepest cogwheel train in the world
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal expenses

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The Mount Pilatus Summer Day Trip from Zurich is highly recommended for its breathtaking views, well-organized itinerary, and variety of transportation modes. Customers praise the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, and the seamless coordination of activities. The trip offers a memorable experience with highlights including Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, and the cable car ride up Mount Pilatus.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

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