Switzerland · MOUNT PILATUS TOURS
The golden round trip puts a lake steamer, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and two cable cars on one ticket. These 15 compare the versions of it, the direct runs from Zurich, and what changes in winter when the railway closes.
Ride gondolas, the world’s steepest cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne on this scenic Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne.
“A great tour to the closest pt. To the summit. The gondola,tram and cog train were all operating and we had a perfect day for photos. Amazing views”
Review of the Mt Pilatus and Lucerne day trip from Zurich, with gondolas, cogwheel railway, free time in Lucerne, and a Lake Lucerne cruise.
“Amazing views of Alps from Cable car and cogwheel train. Mt Pilatus is must see, make sure you get breakfast done before starting in the morning, you will hardly have any time before you reach the summit. There are restaurants at the summit but limited dining options.”
Review of Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne tour, with cable cars, cogwheel railway, boat cruise, guide tips, costs, and seasonal advice.
“Our guide Rose was great- very informative and kept track of our small group very well. My only thing is that you could really do this yourself for a lot cheaper. We just got a public bus, walked up to the funicular, waited while Rose got our tickRead more”
Review of the Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne tour from Basel, with train travel, mountain rides, cruise details, guide quality, timing, and value.
“Our meeting time at the Basel SBB was 0845. My wife and I were at the meeting point from 0830 to 0900. The guide did not show. We called Viator and the rep told us to rebook the trip for the next day. But, we already had plans. So, he told us put in for a refund. I put in for a refund and was denied within the hour - no basis given. In the meantime, Viator emailed by at 0925 saying the tour guide was at the meet point, but we had already left on our own. I am working with my credit card company to file a claim.”
Review of Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne, with boat, cogwheel train, gondolas, guide, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“This was an excited trip up to Mt Pilates, it included a boat ride across the lake. Six in our group and we all had a great day. The weather was overcast but obviously nothing we could do about that. Our tour guide was beyond excellent. Besides helping us and giving us interesting side stories she also helped with other questions we had about Lucerne. In fact, she gave us excellent suggestions for the next day.”
Review of the Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Basel, covering trains, Lake Lucerne, cogwheel railway, cable cars, price, guides, and tips.
“Our guide, Ueli, was exceptional. We had a rainy day and could not see anything from Mt. Pilatus, so we did not stay on the mountain very long. He offered a personal tour of Lucerne with the extra time. Ueli is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and made what could have been a day spoiled by rain into a great tour.”
Review of the 2-day Zurich Alps tour to Mt Pilatus, Lucerne, and Mt Titlis, with cable cars, glaciers, hotel stay, costs, and practical tips.
“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 night when most of the tourists had departed, otherwise it can get quite crowded in the general area. The three course dinner was fantastic as well with great service staff. Breakfast was also excellent. The trip down from the mountain would have been better if we could ride the steep train instead of the cable…”
Ride Lake Lucerne, the Pilatus cog railway, gondolas, and Swiss trains on a private day trip from Basel with a personal guide.
“Roman our guide was terrific! He was very knowledgeable and very easy to be with. We thought our excursion was one of the highlights of a week long cruise.”
Review of a private Basel day trip to Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne, with first-class rail, cable cars, cruise, guide, value, and tips.
“Ray was a wonderful guide and super understanding. He accommodated our itinerary needs and was a thoughtful and interesting guide.”
Review of the private Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne, with boat, cogwheel train, cableway, views, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Highly recommend this tour! I have used Viator in many different countries and have never had anything less than a great experience. Our guide Aneh was beyond amazing. She was organized, made efficient use of the time, so knowledgeable and answered all our questions and she was fun and friendly! The views from the top of mt pilatus were breathtaking, transporting from bus to boat to cog train to cable car was all effortless. Have recommended Viator to all my friends and will always use on future trips!”
Review of the Mount Pilatus small-group trip from Lucerne, with cable cars, mountain views, guide tips, pricing, weather advice, and FAQs.
“Our guide was Domenico & he was awesome! He sent me a text the night before with info on where to meet him with a picture of the location. It ended up being just the 3 of us so it was like a private tour. The trip up the mountain on the cog rail was very cool. It had snowed up there the weekend before so that made it even more beautiful! After we got back to Lucerne he offered to walk us around the city and show us really interesting places. He was so knowledgeable about the entire area of Lucerne. He made sure we got on the correct…”
Review of Zurich’s Mount Pilatus Gold and Silver tour, with cable cars, cogwheel train, Lake Lucerne cruise, costs, timing, and tips.
“Today has to be one of the best days of my life. John, the guide, was very friendly and accomodating. The day was amazing. I purchased the gold option and it was well worth it. Plenty of opportunities to grab food and drink, take a jacket as it’s cold up the top and don’t hesitate booking.”
Review of a private Mt. Pilatus tour from Lucerne with Lake Lucerne cruise, cable car, cogwheel train, guide, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Santiago was a great guide. Even though our Mt. Pilatus portion was shrouded in snow and mist, hearing about the culture and history was a wonderful experience. The cruise on Lake Lucerne was smooth and beautiful. Thanks for a great day!”
Review of a private Mount Pilatus day trip from Lucerne, with cable car, cogwheel train, Alpine views, and a steamer cruise.
“We had an amazing time on our hike with our tour guide Jack! He did an awesome job showing us all the sights and informing us on all the history of Switzerland. Very glad this tour was our last stop before we left!”
Compare Pilatus and Rigi in one Lucerne day, with cogwheel trains, boat views, cable cars, a private guide, and practical tips.
“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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