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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.6(804)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 804 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Best of Switzerland Tours
Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World

About this activity

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.

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)

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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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