Mount Rigi Tour from Lucerne Historic Train and Boat Ride
Description
Embark on a stunning small-group day trip with a local guide from Lucerne to Mount Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains.” Begin at Lucerne’s historic train station, then travel through scenic landscapes to Arth-Goldau, where you’ll learn about the town’s history and the dramatic 1806 landslide. Ride the historic Rigi Bahn, Europe’s first mountain railway, to Rigi Kulm for panoramic views of 13 lakes and the Swiss Alps. Descend to the charming village of Vitznau on the world’s first electric cog railway, then enjoy a serene boat ride across Lake Lucerne aboard a vintage paddle steamer. This unforgettable journey combines history, beautiful scenery, and Swiss charm! All transportation is done on the public transport system and included in the price of this tour. We will travel by train, funicular, and boat. Important Note: The remaining (hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
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Itinerary
Learn about the significance of the Swiss railway system and the story of the fire that once devastated Lucerne's main station.
Delve into the fascinating history of the massive 1806 Goldau landslide and gain insight into daily life in a quaint Swiss village.
Soak in the breathtaking panoramic views from the summit of Mount Rigi. From this vantage point, you can marvel at the entirety of central Switzerland, with its stunning mountains and lakes spread out before you. You will have enough time to rest and eat a quick lunch at the restaurant (not included).
Explore the charming historic fishing village nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Lucerne. Afterward, embark on a journey back to Lucerne aboard a classic paddle steamer, reliving the elegance of traditional lake travel.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
My wife and I often choose a guide to introduce us to a new city when we are on vacation. In Lucerne we were fortunate to have a tour group of only five with Timon as our guide. Obviously Timon had done his homework ahead of time. He knew each of our names and during the time together made it a point to visit with us individually to learn more about each one of us. During the tour there was no question he could not answer. He always responded in a way that was enlightening, sometimes entertaining, and usually ending with something like, "Does that answer your question?" Timon's sensitivity to each individual, his sense of humor, and his willingness to go at the group's pace was impressive. We assume there is an assortment of decent tour guides for Lucerne, but in our judgement--none could be better than Timon. D & F
I'm blown away by your review and I thank you so much for taking the time to write it. It was a pleasure to get to know you. Until next time in Lucerne! Timon
5 friends went on the Mt Rigi day trip with Timon, who is a local and so knowledgeable. We didn’t not have the best weather- rain and clouds and no views from the top. But Timon did such a fantastic job giving us history of the region. The boat ride on Lake Luzern was spectacular ! Timon was generous with his time that we went over the 3pm end point t to see some additional sights in the city.
Thank you so much Bradley. I was so impressed by your optimistic point of view. You were all very kind and generous. Hope to see you again soon.
