Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.6
(689 reviews)

9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Best of Switzerland Tours AG

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Zurich (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Luzern Altstadt

    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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pilatus Luzern

    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!

    1 hour 50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Lake Lucerne

    Your summer alpine adventure concludes with a picturesque boat ride across lovely Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Zurich (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • 20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
Supplied by Best of Switzerland Tours

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Day Trips
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Full-day Tours
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Rail Tours
City Tours
Trolley Tours
Water Tours
Cable Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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