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Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

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Guided tour

Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

Activity provider:Best of Switzerland Tours
4.7  / 5
1160 reviews

From $172.23 per person

Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by aerial cable car to take part in easy hikes through the Alpine scenery. Descend the mountain on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and then cruise back to Lucerne by boat.

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Duration 5.5 hours
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English

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Frankenstrasse 2

  • Transfer

    (1 hour)

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    Kriens

    Cable car ride

  • Cable car

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    Pilatus - Kulm

    Hiking

  • Train

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    Lake Lucerne

    Boat cruise

  • Transfer

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Cruise Pier 2

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Get jaw-dropping views on the cable car ride up Mt. Pilatus
  • Brave the world's steepest cogwheel railway
  • Cruise back to Lucerne by boat (during summer)
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss Alps
Full description
Embark on a day trip from Lucerne and ascend Mount Pilatus by cable car. Go on a hike and kick pack on the panorama terrace, descended the mountain by cogwheel railway, and complete your experience with a return journey by boat. Depart Lucerne and relax aboard a comfortable coach on the drive to Kriens. Then, climb aboard the panoramic gondolas and journey to Fräkmüntegg to board the aerial Dragon Ride cable car up the mountain. Get magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks from the panoramic windows. Arrive at the top of Mt. Pilatus, 2,132 meters above sea level and feel like a bird as you survey your surroundings. Hike to the summit or venture down the Dragon Trail where dragons with healing powers were thought to live in the Middle Ages. Relax on the panoramic terrace and take in the magnificent vistas of the mountains and lakes. Eat at one of the restaurants to enjoy lunch on top of the world. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime as you descend the mountain on the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Arrive in Alpnachstad to embark on a one-hour cruise back to Lucerne on the beautiful "Lake of the 4 Cantons" (only during summer).
Includes
  • Bilingual guide
  • Transportation in a comfortable bus
  • Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car
  • Cogwheel train (June 5-Nov 19, 2023)
  • 1-hour boat cruise (until October 22, 2023)
  • Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from October 23, 2023, if autumn option chosen)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Additional food or drink
  • Personal expenses
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Your tour departs from Frankenstrasse 2-4 in a side street next to Lucerne train station. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure and wait on the sidewalk with your confirmation details and valid ID ready.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • From October 23rd to November 10th, 2023: the ascent and descent will be made by cogwheel train, due to the revision of the cable car
  • From November 11th - 19th, 2023: the ascent will be made by cable car, and the descent will be by cogwheel train
  • From October 23rd - November 19th, 2023, there will not be a boat ride so a lunch voucher will be included instead

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1160 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
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Brenda – United StatesOctober 28, 2023 – Verified booking
It was our favorite day! The tram, the cogwheel, and the boat were fantastic. Loved Mt. Pilatus and the dragon trail and caves. Everyone in our group had a wonderful time. The views were incredible! I've already recommended it to other friends who are going to be in that area.
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Stephanie – United StatesOctober 15, 2023 – Verified booking
What an amazing tour! Being able to combine visits to Mount Pilatus, taking the steep cogwheel train down, then going on a one hour boat ride back to Lucerne all in one afternoon can't be beat. Everything was very well organized and we loved our guide Yolanda. Lunch isn't included but there were multiple options at the top of Pilatus or you can bring your own food up with you. Highly recommended!
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Karen – United StatesOctober 6, 2023 – Verified booking
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish!!! Definitely well organized – guide was phenomenal – gave clear instructions, suggestions, and was very enthusiastic about not only the tour, but also the beautiful city of Lucern as well. Breathtaking views from Mount Palatus and the lake cruise. One of the highlights of our vacation.
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