ZURICH · DAY TRIP
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The 5 most popular mount rigi tours from Zurich. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
From Zurich to Mt. Rigi and Lucerne via cable car, cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat cruise. Partly guided with free time.
“We did the self guided portion of the tour (Mt. Rigi and Lucerne) and there is really not a lot of guidance or support.”
Cable car up Mount Rigi, cogwheel train to Vitznau, boat on Lake Lucerne, and time in Lucerne from Zurich in 9.5 hours.
“This was a great day trip to do and we had an amazing time on Rigi and on the boat. Be aware though that this is not a guided tour at all! Not even really partially guided. It’s really just transportation with an itinerary of what trains and boats to take to be at the…”
Two days from Zurich to Mt Rigi: cogwheel rail, panoramic free time, Mario Botta mineral baths at Rigi Kaltbad, plus a Lake Lucerne cruise.
“Beautiful scenery, relaxing minerals pools with glorious views of the Alps. Not really a tour, since the bus dropped us off at the tram station and we were on our own to get to the hotel and back to Luzerne the next day. We never found the bus which we were to take back to…”
Zurich day trip to Mount Rigi by cable car and cogwheel train, then a scenic boat cruise to Lucerne’s old town.
“Very good trip if you would like to be independently go to places.”
Day trip from Zurich to Mt Rigi and Lucerne with cable car, cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat ride plus local guide.
“The train ride up the mountain was pleasant and scenic. Not much to do at the top but the views were amazing. The boat ride across the lake back to Lucerne was pleasant as well. Lucerne was awesome, great restaurants and the covered flower Bridge was cool.”
