Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
Transfers available
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Embark on a full-day guided tour from central Zurich aboard a comfortable AC coach, with mountain transfers via gondola, cable car, and the world’s steepest cogwheel train.
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Your English- and Spanish-speaking guide will lead you through Lucerne’s highlights, including the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre, with some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs.
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From Lucerne, travel to Kriens and take the gondola to Fräkmüntegg, then switch to the Dragon Cable Car for the ascent to Mount Pilatus’ summit (2,132 m).
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At the top, discover the interactive Dragon World, stroll the scenic Dragon Trail, or hike to the peak (weather permitting), and unwind on the panorama terrace with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne.
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Descend on the thrilling cogwheel train to Alpnachstad, then enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne before returning to Zurich.
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Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich
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Expert English- and Spanish-speaking guide
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Sightseeing in Lucerne
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Panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
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Dragon cable car ride up to Mount Pilatus from Fräkmüntegg
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Descent from Mount Pilatus via cogwheel train
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1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne
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Meals
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Personal expenses
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- 50 min52.6 km15 min3.5 km
Passes By
Kriens and Fräkmüntegg
37 min11.9 km
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Additional information
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May 11 – October 18, 2026: Includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
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October 19– November 29, 2026: As the boat ride is unavailable, a lunch voucher is provided as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mt. Pilatus.
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October 19 – November 27, 2026: The aerial cable car “Dragon Ride” is closed for maintenance and replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Best of Switzerland Tours AG.
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Address: Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland.
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