Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Zürich

5.0 (3 reviews) Zurich, Switzerland
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on a tailored adventure from Zürich to Luzern by train, followed by a scenic boat journey. Ascend to the summit of Mt. Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train, accompanied by a private guide. The panorama continues as you descend with an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This exclusive tour seamlessly combines cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and the personalized touch of a private guide for an unforgettable Swiss experience.

What's included

  • all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
  • local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour

What to expect

  1. Railway main station Zurich & ShopVille
    Pass by
    Your travelling by train withing 50 minutes to Luzern.
  2. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You continue your tour with the one hour lake boat transfer from Luzern to Alpnachstad. After leaving the bay of Luzern, the boat glides along the shore of Hergiswil and Stansstad to the bay of Alpnach. On the entire boat tour you have the surrounding mountains in sight.
  3. Alpnachstad
    Pass by
    Alpnachstad is the connection point between the lake boat and the steepest cogwheel train in the world.
    Within 35 minutes the cogwheel train climbs along the ridge and passing alpine meadows to Pilatus Kulm.
  4. 3h
    Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm of the Pilatusbahn, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain.
    Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation.
  5. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
  6. Pass by
    The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
  7. Kriens
    Pass by
    In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east.
    At Kriens you leave the aerial cableway and after a 10 minutes walk to the bus stop, you board the local bus to Luzern.
  8. 1h
    As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can visit the Chapel bridge and some sights in the old town before returning by train to Zürich, where the tour ends.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
  • Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.

Cancellation policy

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

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