Switzerland · MOUNT PILATUS TOURS IN LUCERNE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 mount pilatus day trips from lucerne worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
From central Lucerne, ride a panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to Mount Pilatus, enjoy free time at 2,132 meters, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne from Alpnachstad. The English tour lasts about 5 hours 15 minutes and includes transport and admissions.
“Enjoyed the cable car and gondola up the mountain and the cogwheel down the mountain. Sites on top were amazing!!”
Join a guide such as Rose, Jonas, Santiago, or Leighton for a five-and-a-half-hour outing from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Ride the Dragon Ride cable car, enjoy summit views or a short hike, descend by cogwheel train, and finish with a lake cruise. Seasonal routing can change.
“Leighton of Swiss Tours was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and lively! The boat ride was a bit boring after as amazing as Pilatus was.”
Travel from Lucerne to Mount Pilatus by boat, cogwheel railway, gondola, and local bus with an English-speaking guide. You’ll have about three hours at Pilatus Kulm for viewpoints, the Dragon Gallery, terraces, lunch, or optional activities. Groups are capped at 15 people.
“We started on a cloudy morning with our already known tourguide Mike. He took us to the gondola by bus and we drove to Mount Pilatus. Half of the way we were only in the clouds. Mike made the best of it and with a great meal and a slightly longer tour of the hotel's history we were lucky enough to catch a short eye of the surrounding region. Because of the weather, we stopped along the way to have a look at Lucerne from above. The boat tour that followed was informative and a good closure of the day. We didn't actually see much, but the tour was still…”
Travel from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus by boat and steep cogwheel train in warmer months, then descend by aerial cableway and bus. Your private guide, including highly praised guides such as Adrian, Mike, Rolf, or Anja, can adjust the pace for views, walks, family stops, and local insight.
“We had clouds at the top of the mountain but otherwise had a wonderful day on the lake and mountain. Our guide Adrian was helpful and informative.”
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