Mount Pilatus: Lucerne's Iconic Peak Adventure

Discover Mount Pilatus and Lucerne from Zurich. Ride a gondola, explore mystical legends, and enjoy breathtaking Alpine views. Unforgettable self-guided adventure awaits.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai - Meet our driver guide for the departure to Lucerne.
  • Lucerne - Travel from Zurich to Lucerne in about an hour on our comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Capture stunning photos of the scenery.
  • Lion Monument - The driver will stop for a 10-minute photo opportunity at the famous Lion Monument. Carved in…
What's Included
  • Panoramic bus
  • Cable car Dragon ride round trip to Pilatus mountain
  • Lucerne Free Time and Visit
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Train and cruise
Additional Information

Embark on a guided adventure from Zurich to explore the legendary Mount Pilatus, Lucerne’s iconic peak, renowned for its myths and stunning beauty.
The journey starts with a picturesque drive to Kriens, where participants will board a panoramic gondola for a breathtaking ascent. Experience the exhilarating “Dragon Ride”—a modern aerial cableway with…

Location
Ausstellungsstrasse 5
Ausstellungsstrasse
Please look for the Swisstours bus - we don't have an office but you can show directly the ticket to our guide
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Louisefeldkamp
Dec 25, 2025
A must do! - Great tour. Buses we're on time. Drivers were very pleasant and informative. Plenty of time given in both locations to walk around and see the sights. Thank you!
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59rachelleb
Jun 21, 2025
Great Experience - Our guide Angel was very informative, engaging and helpful. He made sure to inform us of our schedule and drop a location map so we would not miss anything when we were out exploring. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting.
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Stanislavm
May 14, 2025
Private Tour - Great Experience with our Bus driver “Thanasi”Great time at Lucerne and Pilatus. Thanasi gave us directions on great spots to visit in Lucerne
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Karen_c
May 5, 2025
Don’t miss pilatus. Viator has best tours. - Easy meet up, fantastic bus driver juannis (sp?) and tour guide Angelos were knowledgeable and friendly. Really made the tour special.
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Melanie_p
Aug 26, 2025
Broken Bus - For a small group experience, I was a little surprised that there wasn't more interaction between the guide and the guest. Janis was very nice, but didn't shepherd us to the sites in Lucern as I would expect with a group this size. One couple was actually late coming back to the bus in Lucerne because they got lost on the way back from the Lion memorial. Everything else was pretty lovely until the bus ride back. Janis had announced in the morning that the bus' air conditioning wasn't working, but there was a "super cold" alternative that he didn't want to activate until the ride home because, once started, it couldn't be turned off? Well, on the ride back, the regular (broken) a.c. was running full force. Approximately 30 minutes into the ride, the bus was still 80.4° F, according to the sensor on my phone. Everyone was miserable, so I asked about this "super cold" option mentioned previously. Janis said it "would take 5 minutes to set up", but never stopped to do so. For the entire ride, the inside of the bus never dropped below 78° F. Everyone climbed off of the bus exhausted and over heated. Why take a bus out if it isn't safe for your customers? Someone could have had a medical incident!
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From $204
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).