Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Rail Tour

Zurich, Switzerland
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Known as the Queen of the Mountains, Mount Rigi rises above Lake Lucerne, with the Swiss Alps on one side and the lakes and lowlands on the other.

On this private day trip from Zurich, you will cross Lake Lucerne by boat and then ride Europe's first mountain railway, a cog train that has climbed to the summit since 1871, up to Rigi Kulm at 1,800 meters.

On a clear day the view reaches across more than a dozen lakes and deep into the Alps. The whole journey runs on the Swiss rail network, which is comfortable and clean, and the best way to see the most beautiful sides of Switzerland without having to deal with crowded tourist buses or highway traffic. With your private guide taking care of tickets and connections, and pointing out the best photo opportunities, all you have to do is enjoy the ride.

A stop for lunch at an authentic Swiss restaurant is included.

Options

2nd class rail + Lucerne

Tour Lucerne's Old Town
Duration: 1 hour
Pickup included

2nd class rail tickets

2nd class rail tickets
Pickup included

1st class rail tickets

Pickup included

1st class rail + Lucerne

Tour Lucerne's Old Town
Duration: 1 hour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Cog railway to Rigi Kulm
  • All tickets, planning, and logistics
  • Private guide for the full day
  • Lake Lucerne boat cruise
  • Round-trip travel on the Swiss rail network
  • At an authentic Swiss restaurant
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Cruise across Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Vitznau, with mountains rising on both shores.
  2. Mount Rigi
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Ride Europe's first mountain cog railway up to Rigi Kulm, the summit of the Queen of the Mountains at 1,798 meters, for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

    Lunch is included at an authentic Swiss restaurant, with time to explore the mountain summit.
  3. Lucerne
    1h
    Optional: A guided tour through Lucerne's old town, past the covered Chapel Bridge, the market square, and the painted houses along the Reuss River.

    This is an optional add-on for travelers, who would like to visit Lucerne.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your tour guide, Laura, will meet you in your hotel lobby or AirBnB at the agreed-upon time.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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