Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Luzern

4.7 (18 reviews) Lucerne, Switzerland
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Duration6h - 7h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on an exclusive adventure from Luzern, guided by your private tour expert. Cruise on scenic waters, then ascend the world's steepest cogwheel train to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. Marvel at breathtaking panoramas before descending with an aerial cableway. This tailor-made experience seamlessly blends cultural insights, alpine beauty, and personalized guidance, ensuring an unforgettable day exploring the iconic landscapes of Luzern and Mount Pilatus.

What's included

  • seat reservation for cogwheel train
  • guided walk at Mt. Pilatus
  • local Swiss tour guide
  • lake cruise Luzern-Alpnachstad / cogwheel train to Mt. Pilatus / cable car to Kriens / bus to Luzern
  • food and drinks (restaurant with various lunch options available)

What to expect

  1. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Start 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Pass by
    From Kriens, the local bus takes you within 10 minutes back to Luzern, where the tour will end.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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