Swiss Alps Adventure: Basel to Lucerne Tour

Explore Swiss Alps on a private tour from Basel to Lucerne. Enjoy train, boat, and cogwheel rides with stunning views. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basel SBB Station - The tour begins at Basel SBB train station. The guide will be ready to meet participants at the specified meeting location.
  • Lake Lucerne - The adventure continues with a picturesque one-hour boat journey from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. As the boat departs from Lucerne’s scenic bay, it glides past delightful lakeside villages….
What's Included
  • All transportation fees for train, boat cruise, cogwheel railway, gondola, and bus
  • All fees, taxes, and handling charges
  • Local guide for your exclusive small group
What's Not Included
  • Any additional extra personal expense
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Relax and unwind—there’s no need to stress about transportation, as all tickets for trains, boat rides, the cogwheel railway, gondola, and buses are included in this exclusive day trip.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps and lakes on a full-day private tour from Basel to Lucerne. Travel comfortably by train with a private guide to the…

Location
Basel SBB
Centralbahnstrasse
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB train station, in the departure hall—right in front of the ticket office and the designated meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom692432
Aug 24, 2025
incredible experience - Having a private guide made the experience even more special — everything was well organized, with flexibility to enjoy the tour at our own pace while learning about the history and culture of the region.
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Marce3715uv
Aug 24, 2025
Well-Organized Tour with Great Guide - Amazing experience! The journey to Mount Pilatus was full of history, fun transport rides, and breathtaking views. Our guide was excellent, friendly, informative, and very helpful. Highly recommend this tour!”
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U5675nimarks
Aug 22, 2025
An Amazing Journey Following the Dragon Path - I truly enjoyed this tour it was absolutely worth the money! Our tour guide, Jhon, was wonderful and managed the itinerary perfectly. We had such a fun experience trying six different types of transport: tram, train, ferry, cogwheel, gondola, cable car, and bus. It was amazing to see how Switzerland offers such a dynamic experience, even for me and my wife in our 60s. We never felt rushed and could really enjoy every moment. I highly recommend this tour and our fantastic guide!
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Thomasmz4246qi
Aug 21, 2025
Day Trip to Pilatus - This day trip was one of the highlights of our time in Switzerland! Lucerne is a beautiful city with its historic bridge and lakeside charm. From there, we took the cogwheel train up to Mount Pilatus — the views were absolutely stunning. At the top, the scenery was breathtaking, and the cable car ride down was just as memorable. Everything was smooth and well-organized. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a taste of the Swiss Alps in a single day!
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Joan_k
Aug 1, 2025
Fabulous day trip. - Terrific day trip from Basel. Our tour guide was wonderful. Arrived promptly at our meet up point. Explained the history and background of all the sites we visited. Loved the cruise through Lake Lucerne and the ride up and down the Pilatus mountain. Took us to an excellent chocolate store in Lucerne. Definitely worth the cost the cost. Highly recommended.
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T5099msjacksonb
Jul 15, 2025
Lucerne Private Tour - We were a group of 4 and booked this private tour as we like to go "at own pace". And it was definitely worth it. The pick up from the hotel made it really easy and Pilatus/Lucerne are just gorgeous. Very satisfied with the planning, tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Ericbz7443ew
Apr 17, 2025
Perfect family trip to Pilatus - We loved the tour! The train ride was scenic and stress-free, with no need to worry about anything. We were lucky and Pilatus offered stunning views, and the cable car ride was a highlight. Perfect for a hassle-free, memorable family day. Highly recommend!
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G5986afphilipm
May 8, 2025
Nice trip - Bad weather - The tour was nice and very well organized. Unfortunately we had a cloudy day and the views were not so nice as it could be in a sunny one ..
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Brad_g
Aug 13, 2025
Lake Lucern Redezvous - The guide we were assigned to was was sweet, but she was brand new on the job and she should have had a seasoned guide helping her to learn the ropes. Her english was a bit broken and at times hard to understand.
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Hectormj9352qi
Aug 20, 2025
Do Not Book: Overpriced Tour & Zero Support - I booked the “From Basel: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Pilatus in Private Tour” with Switzerland Viva Tours and was really let down. The price was noticeably higher than similar tours I found on other sites offering the same route and experiences. That might have been fine if the service matched the premium—but it didn’t. Their website looks very new (launched only a couple of months ago) and light on details, which I only noticed after booking. The real problem came when I tried to request a refund: the contact number never picked up. I called multiple times and got no response, which made the whole process stressful and time-consuming. Overall, poor communication and overpriced for what’s offered. I’d recommend comparing prices on other platforms and confirming support responsiveness before booking with this company.
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From $596
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).