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Small Group Tour: Luzern to Mount Pilatus
4.8
15 Ratings
Luzern
Embark on a small group tour to Mt. Pilatus from Luzern for a scenic winter journey. Experience breathtaking views of 73 Alpine peaks and explore the attractions on the mountain. Book now!
Embark on a small group tour to Mt. Pilatus from Luzern for a scenic winter journey. Experience breathtaking views of 73 Alpine peaks and explore the attractions on the mountain. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lucerne Train Station - Meet the tour guide at the designated spot in the train station and take a public electric bus to Kriens, just a 10-minute journey from the city center.
- Kriens - Kriens ranks as the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne by population. It is situated at the base of Mount…
- Lucerne Train Station - Meet the tour guide at the designated spot in the train station and take a public electric bus to Kriens, just a 10-minute journey from the city center.
- Kriens - Kriens ranks as the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne by population. It is situated at the base of Mount Pilatus and is adjacent to Lucerne on the east. A brief walk leads to the cableway station for the Pilatus gondola.
- Pilatus-Bahnen AG - Board one of the aerial cableways (referred to as gondolas in Switzerland) to glide over Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. The journey takes 20 minutes.
- Fräkmüntegg - At Fräkmüntegg, transfer to the 60-person gondola for the final ascent, which takes 6 minutes.
- Pilatus Luzern - Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, featuring a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery, and two mountain hotels on the picturesque local mountain. Explore various attractions at Mt. Pilatus, such as the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces, and the multimedia presentation. After enjoying lunch and the visit, return the same way by gondola to Lucerne.
- Krienseregg - Krienseregg is ideal for families. This diverse local recreation area offers marked, varied circular hikes and spacious picnic areas.
- Kriens - Board the electric bus for the 10-minute ride back to Lucerne, where the Bürgenstock-Shuttle Catamaran boat awaits.
What's Included
- English speaking Swiss tourguide
- All necessary train tickets included (no additional costs)
- English speaking Swiss tourguide
- All necessary train tickets included (no additional costs)
What's Not Included
- Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
- Gratuities
- Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an intimate group tour from Luzern to Mount Pilatus via train and immerse yourself in the enchanting Swiss winter landscape. This adventure offers picturesque train journeys and stunning alpine vistas in the heart of Switzerland.
• Enjoy authentic Swiss travel using public transport with your knowledgeable tour guide
• Ride a gondola to the…
Embark on an intimate group tour from Luzern to Mount Pilatus via train and immerse yourself in the enchanting Swiss winter landscape. This adventure offers picturesque train journeys and stunning alpine vistas in the heart of Switzerland.
• Enjoy authentic Swiss travel using public transport with your knowledgeable tour guide
• Ride a gondola to the summit of Mount Pilatus
• Take in sweeping views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps
• Delight in the chance to taste traditional Swiss cuisine at a Pilatus restaurant
Location
Tourist Information Luzern
Zentralstrasse
Your tourguide awaits you IN FRONT OF the tourist information at train track Nr. 3 (blue sign "tourist-information").
Please do NOT wait inside the tourist information. The staff does NOT represent us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(15 Ratings)
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710laurief
Jan 3, 2026
Mt. Pilatus day tour review. - Rolf, our guide, was extremely professional and knowledgable. He also conducted significant research to inform us about our tour outing and Switzerland generally.
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John_f
Dec 30, 2024
Mount Pilatus - Guide was enjoyable and informative, enjoyed our day together. Only two participants. We recommend this tour.
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Bambi
Dec 5, 2023
Fantastic!! - Domenico was awesome! It was a very small group so we were able to customize our schedule. Very personable and knowledgeable. Just a great day!
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Dkmiecikg0824
Nov 21, 2023
Fantastic experience, highly recommended - We were disappointed that the Tram car to the top of Mt. Pilatus was closed due to weather. But the rest of the tour was very informative. Our guide Anycia was exceptional and very knowledgeable. We will highly recommend her and Viator to friends traveling in the area.
One suggestion: in the write-up for the tour, it would be nice to get an idea of the length of walking times and the terrain walked on. This would help seniors and other with walking limitations decide if the tour is right for them.
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Betty_r
Nov 12, 2023
Awesome day in Lucerne!!! - 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 train back to Basel when we were done. He really went above and beyond to make our day in Lucerne awesome!!!
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Explorer306070
May 14, 2023
Amazing! - Phenomenal experience! Cable car up to the mountain and the views already made the tour worth it. Tour guide was great, one of our favorite parts of our Switzerland trip. Highly recommend!
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Beth_c
Apr 26, 2023
A memorable day to end our vacation - This tour was the highlight of our vacation! We planned our Viking extension to Lucerne on our own. We had no problem meeting our guide who was early at the train station. We didn’t know we needed a bus pass from our Hotel but he worked out the issue.. The sun was shining once we were above the clouds! We loved the leisurely walking day.
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Wesley_w
Apr 25, 2023
Breath taking - Our guide put us in the best possible positions to view and experience each place that we've visited. Search beautiful views in the mountains. I would do the tour again.
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Brosie6708
Apr 11, 2023
Seeing the mountains and... - Seeing the mountains and the landscapes....breathtaking!! Weather was perfect and temperatures were great too
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Joseph_p
May 15, 2023
Expensive tour to Mt Titlis and Lake Cruise!! - The visit on Mount Pilatus was enjoyable and our guide provided a lot of information.
However, now I consider the amount paid for the tour as extremely expensive. Had we taken the same bus (public transport) used by the tour leader and bought tickets up the mountain and back, and tickets for the boat ride, we would have paid almost half the cost paid for this tour!
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