Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by cable car and go on an easy hike through the Alpine scenery with this tour from Lucerne. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway and cruise back by boat.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
This tour made the whole day easier. I knew I could get to the cogwheel train on my own but the value for me was just being bussed and not having to coordinate anything. Guide was friendly and gave interesting information both directions on the bus. We went in Autumn season, and only complaint if I had one was the lunch voucher may be a decent substitute for the lack of lake cruise due to it being fall, but given the cable car was also unavailable it sort of felt like the experience should have cost a little less or had something additional thrown in. Just my thoughts. Overall, very good experience, great guide, beautiful views on Mt. Pilatus!
Spectacular ride up Mount Pilatus in a cog-wheel train. Our guide Andrea was exceptionally nice and gave us plenty information. The coach ride from Lucerne is quite short and there can be a bit of waiting around before your group gets on the train, but there's a pretty square to visit and the lake is nearby for photo opportunities to fill in any spare time. The train track is so steep, it's amazing. The journey takes you through the clouds, literally, to the sunshine and blue skies above and you'll be amazed with the views from above. Many visitors were sitting outside in deckchairs enjoying the sun! There are several places to eat too. We didn't take the boat ride and were given a lunch voucher in its place. We would highly recommend this tour.
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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
- Food and drinks in the vehicle
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- From May 9th - 12th, 2024: the ascent and descent will be made by cable car, the boat ride and a voucher for a soft drink are included
- From October 21st to November 8th, 2024: the ascent and descent will be made by cogwheel train due to the revision of the cable car
- From November 9th - 15th, 2024: the ascent will be made by cable car, and the descent will be by cogwheel train
- From October 21st - November 17th, 2024, there will not be a boat ride so a lunch voucher will be included instead