Zurich: Small Group Mount Pilatus Golden Day Trip

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Zurich: Small Group Mount Pilatus Golden Day Trip
4.3037972 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.3037972 out of 5 stars
79 reviews

Experience Mount Pilatus with a scenic cable car ride, thrilling "Dragon Ride," and the steepest cogwheel train. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, followed by free time to explore Lucerne.

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Duration 10.5 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kevin – Ireland

Good package overall, friendly driver, everything went to schedule

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Denise – United States

Amazing, amazing…truly!!! Sending many thanks to our guide for being pleasant and kind, sharing so much information throughout the trip!!!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Zurich Parking autocars

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lucerne

    Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (2.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Kriens

    Cable car ride, Aerial view, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pilatus

    Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (2.5 hours)

  • Alpnachstad

    Panoramic train ride (40 minutes)

  • Sightseeing cruise

    (80 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lucerne

    Visit, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Break time (5 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (75 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Zurich Parking autocars

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a panoramic gondola ride to the top of Mount Pilatus
  • Enjoy a ride back with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world
  • Admire the 73 Alpine peaks from the top of Mount Pilatus
  • Experience the "Dragon ride" with expansive windows
  • Enjoy free time in Lucerne before returning to Zurich

Full description

Embark on an unforgettable small-group tour from Zurich to the legendary Mount Pilatus, where stunning natural beauty and captivating history await. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Kriens, where you'll board the cable car for an exhilarating ascent to the summit.

Discover the mysteries surrounding the legendary Pilate massif, where tales of a fallen dragon stone and the burial site of Roman governor Pontius Pilate await your exploration.

On the way up, enjoy the thrilling "Dragon Ride," featuring large panoramic windows that give you the sensation of flying above the Swiss landscape. Once at the top, take in the breathtaking views of 73 Alpine peaks and explore the mountain's restaurants and terraces, offering sweeping vistas at 2,132 meters.

Descend on the world’s steepest cogwheel train, making your way down to Alpnach. From there, relax on a serene cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by majestic mountains.

Your day concludes with free time in Lucerne, where you can explore the charming Old Town, admire the iconic Chapel Bridge, or simply stroll along the scenic lakeside.

Includes

  • Transportation in a Panoramic Bus
  • Driver-guide during the drive
  • Panoramic gondola ride to Mount Pilatus
  • Dragon ride
  • World's steepest cogwheel railway ride
  • Scenic boat cruise across Lake Lucerne
  • Free time to explore Lucerne
  • Food and Drinks
  • Guide
  • Pick-up
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Departure is from Zurich Bus Station (Ausstellungstrasse 5). Please check in directly with the Swisstours bus driver wearing a red jacket. There is no office at the station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Please note that mountain tours are subject to weather conditions
  • Visibility is not garanteed

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 79 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Kevin – IrelandSeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
Good package overall, friendly driver, everything went to schedule
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Denise – United StatesOctober 7, 2024 – Verified booking
Amazing, amazing…truly!!! Sending many thanks to our guide for being pleasant and kind, sharing so much information throughout the trip!!!
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Casandra – CanadaNovember 11, 2024 – Verified booking
Loved this! Our driver was really kind and helpful. I liked how this tour was more self lead, but it was also nice to have help from our driver who gave some suggestions, picked up tickets for the activities, and gave an itinerary for timing (to stay on track with all events and pick up/drop off). Well planned. Highly recommend.

Product ID: 642012

Activity provider:Keytours SA

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