




Experience one of Switzerland's most iconic mountain adventures on this small-group Pilatus Silver Round Trip from Lucerne. Travel by train to Kriens before ascending Mount Pilatus aboard the panoramic gondola and the spectacular Dragon Ride aerial cableway. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Lucerne, and the surrounding peaks. Take time to explore the mountain, relax on the panoramic terraces, or enjoy refreshments with unforgettable scenery. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad before returning to Lucerne by train. With a maximum of six guests, this tour offers a relaxed, personal experience and the perfect way to discover one of Switzerland's most famous mountain destinations.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Board the local bus for a 15 minutes ride to Kriens
Take a light walk through the charming village of Kriens to arrive at the gondola station
Board the gondola (cableway) and enjoy the scenic ride from Kriens to Pilatus.
Arriving at Mt. Pilatus, enjoy the walk-around with your guide through the "dragon gallery" and to the viewpoint. Enjoy your free time to discover one of the restaurants, the terraces and shops.
Ride on the world's steepes coghweel train from Mt. Pilatus to Alpnachstad - a masterpiece of engineering and stunning views.
Board the local train from Alpnachstad, which takes you within 15 minutes back to Luzern, where the tour ends
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mt. Pilatus Afternoon Silver Round Trip from Luzern lasts about 4h 15min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $309 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM.
Children aged 6–15 pay from $114, adults from $309.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
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.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SwissTravelGuide.ch.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Pilatus Afternoon Silver Round Trip from Luzern | 4h 15min | 5.0 (1) | $309 | |
Mt Pilatus Self-Guided Round Trip from Lucerne | 3–6 hours | 4.6 (97) | $116 | View |
Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Tour from Luzern | 6–7 hours | 4.2 (37) | $442 | View |
Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus on a Guided Tour | 6 hours | 4.2 (12) | $244 | View |
Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise | 5h 15min | 4.6 (1,472) | $195 | View |
Mt. Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne | 5h 30min | 4.6 (684) | $270 | View |
Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cogwheel | 4–6 hours | 4.5 (276) | $147 | View |