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A red cable car ascending a steep mountain slope. 1
A cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a lake below. 3
A red cable car ascending a steep mountain. 4
A mountain peak with a viewing platform and a building at its summit. 5
By Best of Switzerland Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €196 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Chance to explore the beautiful medieval city of Lucerne
    • Guided adventure to the summit of stunning Mount Pilatus
    • Aerial cable car & gondola ride to peak of Mount Pilatus
    • Ride the world's steepest cogwheel train
    • Scenic boat cruise on the serene & picturesque Lake Lucerne

Activity location

  • Pilatus
    • 6010, Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station
    • 2 Limmatstrasse
    • 8005, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€195.61 x 1 Adult€195.61
Total
Price is €195.61

Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€200.07 x 1 Adult€200.07
Total
Price is €200.07

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport by comfortable coach from Zurich
  • Inclusions
    Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride
  • Inclusions
    Cogwheel train and boat cruise
  • Inclusions
    Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Children 0 - 5 years are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
    • Children from 6 to 15 years pay half price when accompanied by a paying adult.
    • From Oct 19th to Nov 27th 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included (CHF 20.- p/person, CHF 10.- p/child).
    • From Nov 28th to 29th 2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included (CHF 20.- p/person, CHF 10.- p/child).
    • External weather conditions are beyond our control, consequently we are unable to offer refunds due to poor or less than ideal weather.
    • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider a travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a scenic coach journey through Swiss countryside and a visit of the charming town of Lucerne. Ascend by aerial cable car to the top of beautiful Mt. Pilatus for hikes and gorgeous photo opportunities. Then, descend by theworld's steepest cogwheel railway and enjoy aboat ride onLake Lucerne.

    Meet your guide near the main train station where your coach awaits to take you on a picturesque tour of Switzerland. Begin with a journey with a panoramic ride across the Swiss countryside and along the shores of Lake of the Four Cantons to the enchanting town of Lucerne. Let your guide show you the main attractions on a brief orientation drive past the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Then, enjoy leisure time to stroll around Lucerne's beautiful Old Town.

    Continue to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondolas and cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 6,995 feet (2,132 m)above sea level. Venture down the Dragon's Pathor make the short hike to the summit and relax on the panoramic terrace admiring breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Then begin the thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, boasting a 48 degrees gradient, to Alpnachstad. Here, you can embark on a lovely, hour-long boat ride to Lucerne where your coach awaits to return you to Zürich.

Location

Activity location

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    Pilatus
    • 6010, Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station
    • 2 Limmatstrasse
    • 8005, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland