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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.
Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Small Group Tour from Lucerne
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Price from
- $405 / person
- Location
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SwissTravelGuide.ch
- Meeting point
- 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.
Description
Join a small group tour from Luzern to Mount Pilatus by train and experience the magic of a Swiss winter wonderland. This journey combines scenic train rides and breathtaking alpine views in central Switzerland • travel typically Swiss by public transport with your tour guide • ascend Mount Pilatus on a gondola • experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps • opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:15 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Nov 28
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $405
- Child (ages 6–15)
- $85
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- $25
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your tourguide at the train station at the designated meeting point and make your way by public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.
Kriens
In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.
You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.
At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.
Pilatus Luzern
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
Kriens
Boarding the electric bus for the 10 minutes ride to Luzern, where you will board the Bürgenstock-Shuttle Catamaran boat.
What's included
Included
English speaking Swiss tourguide
all necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
Not included
Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
15 reviews
How it compares in Lucerne
- Starting price $405 is 46% above the typical $277 for tours of similar length in Lucerne
Excurgo comparison of 317 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Mount Pilatus Winter Experience: Small Group Tour from Lucerne lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $405 per person for this Lucerne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:15 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–15 pay from $85, adults from $405.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Mount Pilatus
Guide was enjoyable and informative, enjoyed our day together. Only two participants. We recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback and happy you enjoyed it. Happy new year to you!
B
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!
Operator response
Thank you for your review.
D
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.
Operator response
Thank you for the feedback. Due to the strong winds, the cableway could not operate and we adopted your tour (beside you got the full refund and with this a free tour) that you have at least something to see. Normally in this tour the walk through the city is not part of the tour.
B
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!!!
Operator response
Thank for your review and it's forwarded to our tourguide.
J
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!
Operator response
It is described, that we take the public bus in Winter. Swiss people don´t drive for 10 minutes, when there is a public transportation. I don´t think that you would have paid half of the price at your own, as we have special fares for the cableway and the boad. And think about: The tourguide is paid, noone works for free. 2nd thing: you paid for a small group tour and according our recordings you have been the only guests on that tour. So you got a private tour for the price of a group tour. For sure we can lower the prices, then travellers would have 40 others in the group. Finally, you are in Switzerland. It is a high price country - something that affects tours, tickets, salarys etc. Kind regards
E
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!
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback, we'll forward it to our guide.
B
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.
Operator response
Thank you for the review
W
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.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback, we'll forward it to our guide.
B
Seeing the mountains and...
Seeing the mountains and the landscapes....breathtaking!! Weather was perfect and temperatures were great too
Operator response
Thank you for the review
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