Mt. Pilatus: Scenic Swiss Peaks Adventure

Embark on an enchanting private tour from Basel to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Experience breathtaking views, explore the lake, summit Mt. Pilatus, and ride the dragon aerial cable cars.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basel - The guide and driver will meet the guests at their hotel or residence, ready to transport them to Mt. Pilatus in a comfortable van.
  • Pilatus Luzern - Upon arrival in Lucerne, the driver will accompany the guests to the Pilatus Bahn to start the journey up Mt. Pilatus. A brief stop at Fraukmuntegg will allow guests to appreciate the…
What's Included
  • Golden Route (mid-May to mid-October)
  • 1st Class Rail Pass
  • Meet & Greet at your Hotel or Residence
  • Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
  • Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Optional Lucerne visit - Provided upon request
  • Lunch (can be purchased by card at Mt. Pilatus)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132…

Location
Basel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christina_s
Sep 16, 2025
Basel - A good tour guide like we had with Jean will make using the local transportation much easier and fun. Jean also had a very good understanding of history which enhanced our experience.
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Steph_e
Sep 13, 2025
trains, buses, boats oh my! - super efficient. you will ride a tram from your hotel, then train, then bus, then cable car, gondola, cogwheel, boat, back to the train. All expertly led by Jean and he had tickets, provided an easy relaxed experience. not a lot of walking - one stroll that is uphill and if you want stairs outside top the tip top of mountain. my father has mobility issues and stayed and watched a provided historical movie near the top while I went up. but otherwise able to walk leisurely from one thing to the next. don’t surprised if fog and clouds obscure view. Jean provided history, legends, practical info about swiss life and was funny. great day trip!
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Sharongk8035jr
Jul 12, 2025
A terrific day at Lake Lucerne/Mount Pilatus - Taking the private tour of Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne was an amazing experience! Jean (tour guide) was incredible - very knowledgeable about the area, extremely polite and considerate. Would book another tour in a heartbeat.
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Mary_l
Aug 11, 2024
Great time from Basel to Lucern. - 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.
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Mike_p
Jul 25, 2024
Great Basel day trip. - Great day trip from Basel. So much to see and do, the day flew by. Our guide Michael was very professional and personable. We were thankful he was our guide during the Last minute train schedule change and track transfer.
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Dan_w
Jun 23, 2024
A great tour of Mt Pilatus & Lucerne - Ray was a wonderful guide and super understanding. He accommodated our itinerary needs and was a thoughtful and interesting guide.
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Vicki_w
May 31, 2024
Gorgeous scenery. Great guide! - Wonderful daytrip! Ray, our guide, was fabulous! He patiently paced our tour to accommodate my mobility issue .Ray was extremely kind. thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. The trip itself was breath-taking! Highly recommend this trip! Magnificent photo opportunities,
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Cheryl_k
Aug 30, 2023
Great day! - The views were as beautiful as I remembered. Jonas was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable, personable and helpful.
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Stxcheryl56
Aug 27, 2023
Beautiful scenery, a very knowledgeable and personable guide. Just an all around great day. - Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne was wonderful day trip. We booked a private tour and Jonas was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and helpful in every way. I highly recommend him.
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Cmk550
Oct 2, 2023
Amazing views! - The views were amazing. My guide Ray was very knowledgeable, personable and accommodating. A very enjoyable day!!
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From $451
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).