Lucerne & Mount Pilatus - Private Day Trip from Zurich
Overview
Lucerne’s historic Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower & Lion Monument
Scenic ascent to Mount Pilatus
Panoramic cableway and mountain railway experiences
360 ° views across Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
Departure from Zurich with a private driver toward Lucerne, traveling into the heart of Central Switzerland.
Arrival in the lakeside city of Lucerne for independent exploration of the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and Lion Monument.
Continue toward Mount Pilatus for panoramic mountain experiences and alpine scenery.
May – October: Golden Round Trip
Golden Round Trip with Lake Lucerne cruise, ascent to Mount Pilatus by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway and descent by aerial cable car.
November – April: Dragon Ride Cableway
Dragon Ride cableway to the 2,132-meter summit of Mount Pilatus, with terraces offering far-reaching views across Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss Alps.
Return transfer to Zurich with a private driver.
What's Included
- Swiss alpine mineral water onboard
- Mount Pilatus: Dragon ride cable car (November - April)
- Free time to explore Lucerne
- Modern vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- Meet & greet with hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip from Lucerne (May - October)
- Private driver with local expertise
- Optional meal
- Visit to the Mount Pilatus Rope Park
- Lake Lucerne private boat cruise
- Guided mountain hike
- Local Guide Services in Lucerne
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Lucerne
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Mount Pilatus
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Swiss alpine mineral water onboard.
- Mount Pilatus: Dragon ride cable car (November - April).
- Free time to explore Lucerne.
- Modern vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi.
- Meet & greet with hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip from Lucerne (May - October).
- Private driver with local expertise.
- Optional meal.
- Visit to the Mount Pilatus Rope Park.
- Lake Lucerne private boat cruise.
- Guided mountain hike.
- Local Guide Services in Lucerne.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lucerne & Mount Pilatus - Private Day Trip from Zurich is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lucerne & Mount Pilatus – Private Day Trip from Zurich will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Swiss alpine mineral water onboard
- Mount Pilatus: Dragon ride cable car (November - April)
- Free time to explore Lucerne
- Modern vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- Meet & greet with hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip from Lucerne (May - October)
- Private driver with local expertise
- Optional meal
- Visit to the Mount Pilatus Rope Park
- Lake Lucerne private boat cruise
- Guided mountain hike
- Local Guide Services in Lucerne
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
