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From Lucerne: Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip Tickets with Boat Cruise

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4.8/5(138)

Nilkamal P

Family
Verified booking
Last week
Absolutely worth it. Few things has to be clear from their end - timings, where to get on get off which clears out confusion as it may difficult for people to understand through the details provided.

Martha W

Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
This was a fabulous trip from Lucerne!! My husband is afraid of heights and was very reluctant but did it anyone and was glad he did. The views are amazing. The second cable car was very steep and over rocks so we stopped and he had a little liquid encouragement after the 30 minute ride. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and listening to two older gentlemen sing. Once we got to the top we enjoyed the views and had a great lunch on the hotel panorama terrace-highlight was that there were ibex/capricorns grazing below. The cog railway down was great and the boat ride glorious. This was a highlight of our two week trip!!! A tip for those with mobility issues-do the trip in reverse to avoid an uphill walk from the bus! It is not real steep, but my husband struggled a bit as it is a little long and all uphill. Also, make sure to find the right bus to Kriems as they leave from different spots across the street from each other.

Somayeh K

Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful experience with Golden Way Tour in Lucerne and the Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip. Everything was well organised, from the boat ride to the mountain experience, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. 🏔️✨ The whole day was enjoyable, relaxing and unforgettable. Mount Pilatus is definitely a must-visit when you’re in Lucerne, and the Golden Round Trip made the experience even more special. Thank you to Golden Way Tour for making our day so memorable. Highly recommended! ❤️🇨🇭

Hassan S

Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
The experience was amazing. We went counter clock wise which is a non traditional route and it was worth it. The only issue was finding the way to Gandolas after leaving Kriens bus station but after finding it, everything went well. There is a lot to do on your way up to mount pilatus. Plan for 5-6 hours. There are activites which require additional tickets. My suggestion would be to start early around 9 am

Matias M

Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a lovely experience, with fascinating views and breathtaking landscapes! Unfortunately, it was raining, but even with the rain and clouds, everything was absolutely wonderful. The whole experience was very well organized and easy to navigate, and I especially loved getting to use different means of transportation along the way. I highly recommend it, and I would definitely do it all over again!

Alexandru M

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Great experience from start to finish. Everything worked as booked: the lake cruise from Lucerne, the steep cogwheel up Mount Pilatus and the cable car down. Clear signs, no stress with the tickets. The views over the lake and the Alps were stunning — one of the best days of the trip. Would do it again.
    • Experience Mount Pilatus through a seamless self-guided journey combining panoramic gondolas, aerial cableways, and optional summer cogwheel railway rides.

    • Start in Kriens and board the gondola up to Fräkmüntegg, rising above forested slopes and alpine landscapes.

    • Continue by Dragon Ride aerial cableway to Pilatus Kulm, where panoramic viewpoints overlook Lake Lucerne and over 70 Alpine peaks.

    • Spend time at the summit exploring scenic terraces, taking photos, or enjoying short walks before returning at your own pace.

    • From June to October, you also have the option to descend via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad.

    • Bus transfers between Kriens and Lucerne

    • Access to gondola and cableway

    • Tickets to the cogwheel railway

    • First or second class lake cruise tickets (as per option selected)

    • Tour guide

    • Seat reservation for the cogwheel train

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Meals and snacks in restaurants

    • Additional activities (rope park, toboggan run)

    • Other personal expenses

  • Lucerne
    Start point

    Lucerne

    Fräkmüntegg

    1. Fräkmüntegg

    Continue the journey via the Dragon Ride cable car, rising above steep rock faces and wide Alpine views as you climb to Pilatus Kulm. The ascent offers sweeping perspectives of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding peaks.

    Pilatus Kulm

    2. Pilatus Kulm

    Alpnachstad

    3. Alpnachstad

    Lucerne

    4. Lucerne

    Lucerne
    End point

    Lucerne

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

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    What our guests say

    Alexandru M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Great experience from start to finish. Everything worked as booked: the lake cruise from Lucerne, the steep cogwheel up Mount Pilatus and the cable car down. Clear signs, no stress with the tickets. The views over the lake and the Alps were stunning — one of the best days of the trip. Would do it again.

    Matias M

    Group
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    It was a lovely experience, with fascinating views and breathtaking landscapes! Unfortunately, it was raining, but even with the rain and clouds, everything was absolutely wonderful. The whole experience was very well organized and easy to navigate, and I especially loved getting to use different means of transportation along the way. I highly recommend it, and I would definitely do it all over again!

    Nilkamal P

    Family
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Absolutely worth it. Few things has to be clear from their end - timings, where to get on get off which clears out confusion as it may difficult for people to understand through the details provided.

    Natasha A

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The views were incredible. All modes of transportation let you experience this part of Switzerland from a different perspective.

    Timos K

    Couple
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Very nice trip, contains everything and gives you flexibility. One barcode, entrance everywhere. Highly suggested

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