ZURICH · DAY TRIP
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The 10 most popular mount pilatus tours from Zurich. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Bus, cable cars, a steep cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise in one 10-hour day from Zurich to Mount Pilatus and Lucerne.
“Amazing day trip, enjoyed each part, our guide Fernando was outstanding and went out of his way to make sure we are having good time.”
Mt Pilatus and Lucerne by gondola, the steepest cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise from Zurich with guided coach transport.
“excellent views and great guided tour from Adolfe. He is so professional and very informative. Gave clear guidance to follow.”
Ride up Mount Pilatus by panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride, descend on the steepest cogwheel railway, then cruise Lake Lucerne and explore Lucerne.
“Fantastic!! Tony was an amazing tour guide, very helpful and full of great information. We absolutely loved the top of Pilatus!! Would definitely book with Tony's group again :)”
Zurich to Pilatus and Titlis in 2 days, with cable cars, glacier thrills, and Lucerne time. Good value when weather cooperates.
“The tour was conducted by the tour company in Zurich and they did a great job. My mum and I had an amazing time staying on the top of Mt. Pilatus, the air was so fresh and our view was breathtaking. Because we stayed the night, we were able to see the mountain later at…”
Zurich to Mount Pilatus by cable car and Dragon ride, then Lucerne. Choose Silver or Gold with cogwheel train and Lake Lucerne cruise.
“Get the gold package. It was truly a remarkable day with enough “free time” to complete everything on our list.”
Guided day trip from Zurich to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus with Dragon Ride gondolas, the world’s steepest cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise.
“The entire experience from joining Pedro and Antonio in Zurich to Lucerne to Mt Pilatus and back were simply amazing. Really helped that Pedro spoke different languages.”
Private Mount Pilatus day trip from Zurich with hotel pickup, gondolas, the Dragon Ride cable car, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lake Lucerne cruise.
“This tour was excellent. Our guide was with us the whole time exept at lunch. He was able to access all the sites we wanted to see plus adjust our schedule to our personal needs. The weather was tricky but we errred on the side of cold and were happy for it. One problem right…”
Private Zurich to Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus with hotel pickup, a Lucerne highlights tour, and time at the mountain.
“Overall, our trip to Mt Pilatus was wonderful and worth the time. The best part of the actual tour was the unguided part - cogwheel train up, lunch at the top, gondola down. That was 5 stars. The car itself was very nice, and the driver did a great job getting us to and from.…”
Guided 2-day trip from Zurich with a Lucerne overnight and two big alpine days on Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis, plus glacier fun.
“Mount pilatus was nice but Titilus was a nightmare. Strong winds prevented us reaching the summit and we only found out from the tour guide in the morning. Because it was an overnight tour we were either stuck in Lucerne to find our own way back to Zurich, or to continue the tour but just…”
Private Pilatus Golden Round Trip from Zürich with lake cruise, steep cogwheel climb, summit time, and Lucerne old-town finish.
“It's great not to drive around in a car all day but still go a long way and see and do several different things. The guide Adrian was very helpful and did not talk to much like most of them do.”
