Mt. Pilatus: Scenic Swiss Peaks Adventure

Embark on a thrilling Mt. Pilatus tour and experience a Lake Lucerne cruise. Explore the stunning peaks, lush valleys, and emerald lakes while enjoying breathtaking views from the Pilatus summit.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basel - The guide will warmly welcome travelers at the Basel Train Station before escorting them to Lucerne by train.
  • Pilatus Luzern - The ascent to Mount Pilatus includes a ride on the renowned “dragon ride” aerial cable car, where passengers will descend in a spacious glass cabin. The panoramic windows offer 360-degree views of the Lucerne…
What's Included
  • Lake of Lucerne cruise ticket
  • Roundtrip Rail Tickets from Basel
  • Local expert guide
  • Mt. Pilatus Steepest Cogwheel Experience (from Mid-May to Mid-October)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch at the Mt. Pilatus
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Dominating the skyline of Lucerne, Mt. Pilatus remains an essential stop for those who appreciate nature’s splendor. This impressive mountain range is home to striking peaks, nestled within a vast expanse of towering cliffs, verdant sweeping valleys, and a collection of winding emerald lakes. The loftiest peak, Mt. Pilatus itself, soars 2,132 meters…

Location
Basel SBB
Centralbahnstrasse
The meeting point is at the main hall of the Basel SBB at 08:45 at the benches next to Migros Flower shop and close to the escalators.
Cancellation Policy

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

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M1295ygjimb
Nov 2, 2025
Great overview of Lucerne and Switzerland!!! - Leighton is very, very good. He is very knowledgeable of the places we visited and the history of Switzerland. Great guide who interacts with the group and makes it fun.
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Delores_w
Oct 24, 2025
This was a good tour -... - This was a good tour - Jean, our guide, was excellent. Only negative was Tours of Switzerland delayed our departure 3 hours with an email notice at midnight and we had to purchase our own rail tickets which we were later reimbursed for.. Poor communication.
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Julietjovi
Oct 14, 2025
Incredible Mount Pilatus Experience with Leighton - The trip to Mount Pilatus was absolutely amazing. The breathtaking nature was perfectly matched by the engaging experience our guide, Leighton, created. He shared historical and cultural insights at just the right moments, bringing the surroundings to life without ever feeling rushed or scripted. The entire day felt seamless, informative, and full of wonder. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Leighton as your guide.
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Rick_a
Oct 13, 2025
Amazing Experience - This is an amazing trip. Not only is the scenery wonderful but our guide, Anna, really made the whole tour a great experience. Coming from Basel the hour long train ride allowed for the opportunity to view the country side. The boat ride was very relaxing and Anna was great in pointing out things to view. The cog rail up and gondola down were easy to navigate. The views at the top of the mountain were simply amazing.
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Youngkaydavid
Oct 8, 2025
Great tour! - We loved this tour! It was well managed and planned. Best of all was the tour guide Leighton! He provides so much info about the places we visited and Swiss life in general. Would highly recommend!!
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Doreen_l
Sep 28, 2025
Rose was amazing! We... - Rose was amazing! We learned so much about Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. The views from the boat and on the mountain were amazing!!!
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James_t
Sep 14, 2025
Great time in Lucerne - Our tour guide, Ana, made our experience delightful. Ana was very knowledgeable about Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus.
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Doreen
Sep 14, 2025
Wonderful full day outing - The experience was wonderful, right from the start at the train station. Our guide, Ana, met us. She is a wonderful, very friendly and knowledgeable young lady. She’s very quick to smile and laugh. She made the day very enjoyable indeed. Everything was very well organized. The boat ride on Lucerne Lake was amazing. The cogwheel trip was fascinating. Mt Pilatus was beautiful and the views absolutely stunning. The tram and gondola ride down was great. Would highly recommend this excursion.
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Dtoml
Sep 11, 2025
Great experience with great guide. - Ana was our guide from Basel to Lucerne. Ana was absolutely the best guide ever. She was very knowledgable of Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus. Our experience was wonderful because of Ana’s courteous, friendly, and caring manner.
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William_v
Sep 10, 2025
Amazing Trip - This was a fantastic vacation experience! We were met by Anna, our amazing tour guide at the Basel train station and took a 1 hour very comfortable train ride through the Swiss countryside. Once in Lucerne we had a walking tour, Anna was very knowledgeable and informative. From Lucerne we traveled to the top of Mt Polatus, there were fabulous views from the cable car, we had an hour at the top to look around, have lunch and buy some souvenirs. After taking the Cogwheel Train down the mountain we boarded a boat for a leisurely cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne. The whole adventure was amazing and worth every penny! We would highly recommend it!!
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From $435
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).