Mount Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich with Lake Lucerne Cruise
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 338Overview
This full-day tour from Zurich focuses on Mount Pilatus and the city of Lucerne, combining mountain travel and a lakeside cruise. The journey starts at Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Station, heading through scenic areas along Lake Lucerne to Lucerne city. Upon arrival, there is a short orientation drive highlighting landmarks like the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), followed by free time to walk around Lucerne’s Old Town. Next, the tour continues to Kriens, where travelers take a panoramic gondola and the aerial cable car called the Dragon Ride to reach Mount Pilatus at 7,000 feet (2,132 meters). Visitors have time to explore the summit area, including a short hike along the Dragon’s Path. The descent to Alpnachstad is made on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, with a 48% gradient. The final part of the day includes a one-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, returning to Lucerne city before the coach brings the group back to Zurich. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes a professional multilingual guide speaking English and Spanish, a lunch voucher valid until November 29, 2026, the gondola and cable car ride (except between October 19 and November 27, 2026), the cogwheel train ride, and transportation in an air-conditioned coach. Operations are carbon balanced through myclimate certification. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and food, drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included. Seasonal notes apply regarding the use of boat and cable car services and lunch voucher availability.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
The tour begins at the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich. The group travels through lakeside and mountain landscapes en route to Lucerne.
Luzern Altstadt
Upon arrival in Lucerne, there is a brief orientation drive where the guide points out the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). This is followed by about 50 minutes of free time to explore Lucerne’s Old Town on foot.
50 min
Pilatus Luzern
Continue to Kriens and take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Spend some leisure time observing views over the mountains and lakes. Walk down the Dragon's Path and do a short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cogwheel railway, which has a maximum gradient of 48%, the steepest in the world.
110 min
Lake Lucerne
The tour continues with a one-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, offering views of the surrounding alpine scenery before arriving back in Lucerne.
60 min
Zurich
After the day, the guide will bring the group back to Zürich.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mount Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich with Lake Lucerne Cruise
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 338Overview
This full-day tour from Zurich focuses on Mount Pilatus and the city of Lucerne, combining mountain travel and a lakeside cruise. The journey starts at Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Station, heading through scenic areas along Lake Lucerne to Lucerne city. Upon arrival, there is a short orientation drive highlighting landmarks like the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), followed by free time to walk around Lucerne’s Old Town. Next, the tour continues to Kriens, where travelers take a panoramic gondola and the aerial cable car called the Dragon Ride to reach Mount Pilatus at 7,000 feet (2,132 meters). Visitors have time to explore the summit area, including a short hike along the Dragon’s Path. The descent to Alpnachstad is made on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, with a 48% gradient. The final part of the day includes a one-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, returning to Lucerne city before the coach brings the group back to Zurich. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes a professional multilingual guide speaking English and Spanish, a lunch voucher valid until November 29, 2026, the gondola and cable car ride (except between October 19 and November 27, 2026), the cogwheel train ride, and transportation in an air-conditioned coach. Operations are carbon balanced through myclimate certification. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and food, drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included. Seasonal notes apply regarding the use of boat and cable car services and lunch voucher availability.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
The tour begins at the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich. The group travels through lakeside and mountain landscapes en route to Lucerne.
Luzern Altstadt
Upon arrival in Lucerne, there is a brief orientation drive where the guide points out the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). This is followed by about 50 minutes of free time to explore Lucerne’s Old Town on foot.
50 min
Pilatus Luzern
Continue to Kriens and take the panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7000 feet (2132 meters). Spend some leisure time observing views over the mountains and lakes. Walk down the Dragon's Path and do a short hike to the summit before descending Mount Pilatus to Alpnachstad by cogwheel railway, which has a maximum gradient of 48%, the steepest in the world.
110 min
Lake Lucerne
The tour continues with a one-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, offering views of the surrounding alpine scenery before arriving back in Lucerne.
60 min
Zurich
After the day, the guide will bring the group back to Zürich.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.