Lucerne & Mount Pilatus- The Golden Round Trip From Zürich

• An itinerary popping with exciting events makes this tour simply unbookable

• An expert tour guide will keep you company throughout, sharing intriguing intel along the way

• Benefit from round-trip transfers from and back to Zürich on comfortable coaches

• Visit Lucerne and embark upon a short yet spirited tour of the main city sights

• You'll then scale Mount Pilatus on several cable cars: a panoramic Gondola, the Dragon Ride, etc.

• Climb to the summit, where delicious views of the Swiss Alps and lakes will be revealed

• Ride the steep funicular railway down to Alpnachstadt (if you dare)

• Your tour ends with an hour-long boat ride on the idyllic Lake of the Four Cantons

• Take your pick of guided tours between English, Spanish, and German-speaking tour guides

• Expert tour guide

• Transfers on comfortable coach

• Gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride

• Cogwheel train

• Boat ride

• Food & beverages

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Important Information

• In winters, this tour runs under the name of "Mount Pilatus – The Mystic Mountain".

• The funicular is in service from May - mid-Nov.

• The boat ride on Lake Lucerne is operational from May-Oct.

• As the cable car routes are inaccessible during winters, the itinerary will be altered.

• The gondola and cable car are unavailable at the beginning of Nov for servicing reasons.

• Food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.

• The cogwheel train has been postponed to Mon 5 Jun due to unfavorable weather conditions. Mount Pilatus will still be accessible by cable car and will operate from May 18 onwards.

• The descent by cogwheel train is replaced by the panoramic gondolas and the aerial cableway Dragon Ride.

• Guests will receive a voucher for a non-alcoholic drink to be redeemed at one of the restaurants on the summit of Mount Pilatus.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

• Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide

• If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

• Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

• Meet your tour guide at the Sihlquai Coach Parking (or Bus Terminal)

• This is located close to Zürich’s main train station

• You'll find a white ticket office marked “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”

Get Directions to the Meeting Point