Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World

Chapel Bridge in the old town of Lucerne during winter

Mt. Pilatus Dragon Ride Cable Car With Views

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

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.

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Spanish

English

What's included

Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 19 October to 27 November 2026)
Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (valid only from 19 October to 29 November 2026)
Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18 October 2026)

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

What to expect

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.
Luzern Altstadt
1h

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
1h 50m · Admission 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
1h · Admission ticket included

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

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

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional 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
From 19 October to 27 November 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train. The boat cruise is not available, but a lunch voucher is included.
From 28 to 29 November 2026: Ascent by cable car and descent by cogwheel train. The boat cruise is not available, but a lunch voucher is included.

Cancellation policy

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

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