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The 10 most popular mount pilatus tours. For each one: how the day runs, what it costs, and who you'll be booking with.
Gondola and cableway to Mt Pilatus, steep cogwheel descent, then a Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne.
“The tour experience was wonderful and beyond expectations. There needs to be improvement about instructions to tourists regarding meeting place.”
Ride the Dragon Ride gondola to Mt. Pilatus, descend on the 48% cogwheel railway, then cruise Lake Lucerne from Zurich.
“Nice guide. Great tour and lots of sightseeing. Excellent transportation and very comfortable bus ride”
Small-group trip from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus by cable car and cogwheel train, plus Lake Lucerne cruise with a local guide.
“Excellent guide, Santiago and gorgeous views. Santiago was so friendly, gave us history and answered any questions. The outing ran very smoothly and I was in awe of the views”
Dragon cable cart to Mt. Pilatus and a Lake Lucerne cruise from Basel, small-group day with rail pass and 360° views.
“Had an amazing today. From Basel, train to Lucerne. Went up Mt. Pilates, took a cable car and as we rose over the fog, there was the mountain. We were so lucky to have a clear sunny day. Tour guide Michael was perfect! Friendly and informative and always was looking out for us. Highly recommend…”
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne by boat, steep cogwheel railway, and gondola, with reserved seats in a small group.
“We had a terrific full day with our small group and private guide. He did an exceptional job, and was very kind and hospitable.”
Basel to Mt. Pilatus in one day: train, Lake Lucerne boat, steep cogwheel rail, rope park time, all tickets included.
“Our guide, Ueli, was exceptional. We had a rainy day and could not see anything from Mt. Pilatus, so we did not stay on the mountain very long. He offered a personal tour of Lucerne with the extra time. Ueli is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and made what could have been a day spoiled by…”
Two days from Zurich to Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis, with cable cars, a cogwheel descent, Lucerne time, and glacier thrills like the Cliff Walk.
“Definitely the highlight of my zurich trip. Worth every cent.”
Private Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Basel: guided train and Lake Lucerne cruise, cogwheel ascent, gondola descent, and Lucerne sights.
“Adrian was our personal guide and he did a fantastic job in taking care of us. He made sure we had the best experience. He did a lot of planning to make sure we had low wait times for traveling and the traveling modes were fun and unique !! He was accommodating in every way.…”
Private Basel day trip to Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne with 1st-class rail, priority passes, and a Lake cruise, plus hotel pickup.
“Wonderful daytrip! Ray, our guide, was fabulous! He patiently paced our tour to accommodate my mobility issue .Ray was extremely kind. thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. The trip itself was breath-taking! Highly recommend this trip! Magnificent photo opportunities,”
Private Mt. Pilatus golden roundtrip from Lucerne with boat, cogwheel, cable car, plus time on the mountain and scenic breaks.
“Our trip with Oscar was terrific! He had all the insider tips for getting on the railway as quickly as possible, so we had the most amount of time to explore the mountaintop. When I asked him a question about something he didn't know offhand, he got an answer for me immediately. Everything was smooth…”
