Switzerland · MOUNT PILATUS TOURS
The golden round trip is boat, cogwheel railway, cable car and bus, and it works in either direction. These 15 explain which way round to do it, what closes in winter and where the price actually sits.
Ride gondolas, the Dragon Ride, steep cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat cruise on this scenic Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne.
“It was a great way to experience Mt Pilatus via gondola and train, then a nice boat ride. Not having to navigate the tickets for each experience on our own was well worth it. Our guide, Gaby, was wonderful! Very informative and engaging”
Ride gondolas, hike Mt Pilatus, explore Lucerne, and cruise Lake Lucerne on a scenic day trip from Zurich with practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience on our day trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne. Our tour guide, Adolfo, was exceptional—very knowledgeable, organised, and always accommodating. His friendly nature and willingness to help made the day run smoothly and added a personal touch to the journey. We also want to highlight Ernesto, our bus driver, who was very professional throughout the trip. His safe and smooth driving made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The views from Mt Pilatus were absolutely stunning and truly unforgettable. Although the tour did not include a lake cruise (something we were aware of beforehand), the meal voucher provided was a thoughtful and pleasant…”
Ride Mt. Pilatus by cable car and cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne with a local guide on this scenic half-day tour.
“Great guide, extremely organized and very charming. Went to the top of the mountain on a cogwheel train down on a gondola and lastly boat tour on Lake Lucerne. Highly recommended”
Review of the Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne tour from Basel, with train travel, cable cars, cogwheel railway, cruise details, value, and tips.
“We had a fabulous tour guide, Joseph, who was very knowledgeable and guided us through our journey. Though , we expected rain, it did not happen, it was a wonderful day, but it was cloudy at the summit (as expected). I recommend this trip to anyone that may be in Kuzerne, or Basel.”
Review of the Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne, with lake boat, cogwheel railway, cable cars, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Absolutely wonderful tour ! We loved every part of it , from the gorgeous boat ride to the cogwheel train to the gondola ride down . Perfect day in the alps”
Ride from Basel to Mount Pilatus by train, boat, cogwheel railway, and gondola on a scenic, guide-led Swiss day trip.
“The whole trip was well planned, and everything went very smoothly. There was a variety of experiences and they all were memorable. The scenery was beautiful! The personal attention given by the guide was also appreciated and enhanced the tour. We are very glad that we went on this tour.”
Review of the 2-day Zurich Alps tour to Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis, with cable cars, glaciers, Lucerne, hotel details, costs, and practical tips.
“I would not recommend this tour. The morning was spend driving through the countryside dropping off other travellers at the various mountains for their excursions. When we headed up Mt Pilatus I was on my own. The stay at Mt Pilatus was amazing and definitely worth it! The train ticket from the base of Mt Pilatus to Lucerne was supposed to be included. It wasn't and I was advised by the tour guide that it is easy to purchase once you come down the mountain. The train station is right at the base of the mountain however the line up was so long to purchase tickets that I almost missed…”
Review of the private Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Basel, with trains, Lake Lucerne, cogwheel rail, gondolas, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“We had an amazing day trip from Basal before our Rhine River cruise. This was the perfect choice for our family. The transportation was fantastic and seamless the whole day. We all loved the boat around the beautiful lake. The Cogtrain and Gondola rides were a great experience for our family. Lucerne and Mount Pilatus are beautiful and we were so grateful we chose to experience this tour. Our guide (whose name I won’t attempt to spell) was Amazing! He shared all kinds of facts and history about Switzerland which our 12 year old really enjoyed. Perfect tour if you want to experience more of Switzerland.”
Review of the private Basel to Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne tour, with transport, first-class rail, cruise, guide, timing, and value advice.
“Met Michael and he did a great job start to finish. Explained a lot to us - very knowledgeable. Felt we were in great hands the entire time.”
Ride Lake Lucerne, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, and cableway to Mt. Pilatus on a flexible private day trip from Lucerne.
“Rolf was prepared, informative, kind, and extremely helpful throughout our trip from our hotel, boat trip, cogwheel train trip, Mt. Pilatus visit, gondola ride down and bus ride back to Lucerne. I highly recommend him and this tour.”
Review of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne, with electric bus travel, prebooked gondolas, guide support, summit time, costs, and practical tips.
“Seeing the mountains and the landscapes....breathtaking!! Weather was perfect and temperatures were great too”
Review of Zurich’s Mount Pilatus Gold and Silver tour, with cable cars, Lucerne, cogwheel train, lake cruise, value, timing, and practical tips.
“Tour was great as far as what was offered and for the location Mt pilatus was incredible my only complaint would be the price for what was offered if i was to do it again i would just get an uber to the locations and purchases the pass. i had silver so there was no guide. i will say a driver for the first half of the trip was great and very nice man and the Swiss tour bus was clean and nice i do wish for the price we paid that they would have picked us up from the hotel.”
Review of a private Mt. Pilatus tour from Lucerne with cable car, steep cogwheel train, Lake Lucerne cruise, guide, and hotel pickup.
“Going up in the cable car in the fog and the boat ride. The guide was excellent and very friendly with us!”
Review the private Pilatus day trip from Lucerne, with cable cars, summit walks, the steep cogwheel railway, and a steamer cruise.
“I am so lucky that my travel agent set me up with My Mountains and this perfect hike, and most especially that my guide was Lou. She communicated with me days before we were to meet so there was no confusion. The trails were enchanting and beyond my imagination, it was a perfect experience. She adjusted to my pace and I felt like I was experiencing everything with a new friend. I would highly recommend Lou and My Mountains to anyone visiting Switzerland!”
Review of a private Lucerne tour combining Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi by cogwheel train, boat, and cable car in one 10-hour day.
“Awesome tour and our guide Marc was one of the best we have encountered. Extremely knowledgeable of the Mounts (lives on one) and history. Excellent recommendation for lunch with some local delights off the beaten path. Highly recommend the tour.”
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