Mount Pilatus Day Trip from Zurich - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Mount Pilatus Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 239.24 USD
Rating: 9.2 (92 reviews)

Highly recommended! Nils, our guide, was attentive to the group at all times, and his explanations throughout the activi...

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Explore the spectacular Swiss Alps on this day trip to Mount Pilatus from Zurich. Hike to the peak, travel on the world's steepest cogwheel train and ride a panoramic cable car for unparalleled views over the mountains.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English–speaking guide
Transport by bus
Panoramic gondolas (subject to weather conditions)
Dragon Ride cable car (subject to weather conditions)
Cogwheel train (subject to weather conditions)
Boat trip (subject to weather conditions)

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Accessible only for folding chairs. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Sihlquai bus terminal parking lot (Limmatstrasse 2, Zurich)

Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 1,041 Travelers·92 reviews

September 14, 2026
Luis
Montmelo, Spain
Highly recommended! Nils, our guide, was attentive to the group at all times, and his explanations throughout the activity were excellent. The activit...
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June 6, 2026
Anónimo
San José, Costa Rica
Very beautiful, although we started with bad weather. A thick jacket is necessary as it's quite cold and windy up there. There aren't many activity op...
Traveling solo
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September 16, 2026
Luisa Herrera Ruiz
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent excursion. Our guide, Vladimir Patiño, was a wonderful person, very kind, explained everything to us, and was incredibly helpful. We highly ...
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September 5, 2026
Eduardo Augusto Marra
Argentina
Everything was OK and according to plan. The views and landscapes are truly impressive.
As a couple
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August 9, 2026
Iosu
Euskadi, Spain
The guide Rafael was very attentive. A beautiful and spectacular excursion. The driver, Amir, pretended not to notice when we bought him a bottle of w...
As a couple
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June 19, 2026
Ricardo Jose Alvarez
Bs As, Argentina
It has been a very good day of explanation and answers from the guide Angela, who was always willing to answer any question.
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October 22, 2025
Iván Ibarra
United States
The best guide we've had in all of Europe was Roberto, and even more surprising was that he was Swiss and his Spanish was beyond perfect. He was very ...
As a couple
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August 31, 2024
Tatiana Rodríguez
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Amazing experience!! The guide Bruno was very nice and funny. He answered all our questions and explained a lot to us! The time in Lucerne is only 1 h...
With friends
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November 13, 2023
Daniela Werle
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The experience was beautiful, from the explanations that were given in English and Spanish, the warmth of the guide Michel, who was also very patient ...
Traveling solo
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August 28, 2022
Carmen Martin Vilas
Colmenar Viejo Madrid, Spain
I thought it was incredible and although it is an excursion that may seem expensive, it is very worth it since it lasts all day and you ride a lot of ...
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Day Trip Details

We'll depart from the Sihlquai Bus Terminal parking lot at the indicated time and travel by bus to Lucerne, enjoying magnificent views of the Swiss Alps along the way.

Before arriving at our destination, the guide will point out the city's most important sights, such as the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church. You'll then have free time in Lucerne to explore its beautiful Old Town at your own pace.

After visiting Lucerne, you'll hop back on the bus and continue on your journey to Kriens, where you'll take a cable car ride. From your gondola, you'll have spectacular views over the mystical forests of Krienseregg as you travel up the mountainside to Fräkmüntegg. There, you'll climb aboard the Dragon Ride, an aerial cableway whose panoramic windows will give you the breathtaking feeling that you're flying over the Swiss Alps.

Once you've reached the top of Mount Pilatus, at almost 7,000 feet in height (2,131 metres), you'll have the choice between walking down the mysterious Dragon Trail or enjoying the short hike to the summit. Don't forget your camera to take photos of the incomparable views of the lakes and mountains around you! You'll also have free time to eat lunch at one of the restaurants on Mount Pilatus.

Having explored Mount Pilatus to your heart's content, it'll be time to head back down the mountain. You'll descend to Alpnachstad on the steepest cogwheel train the world, before putting the finishing touch on an unforgettable day enjoying a boat cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons to see the Swiss Alps from a new perspective.

Finally, you'll return to your original meeting point in Zurich after a total of 10 hours

Itinerary Adjustments

The itinerary will experience adjustments during the following dates:

October 19 to November 27, 2026: the ascent and descent will be made by rack railway and there will be no boat trip. In this case, a meal voucher will be included.
On November 28 and 29, 2026: the ascent will be made by cable car and the descent by rack railway. There will be no boat trip, but a meal voucher valid for restaurants on Mount Piltatus will be included. The value of this voucher is 20CHF for adults and 10CHF for children.

9.2

Exceptional 1,041 Travelers·92 reviews

September 14, 2026
Luis
Montmelo, Spain
Highly recommended! Nils, our guide, was attentive to the group at all times, and his explanations throughout the activity were excellent. The activit...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 6, 2026
Anónimo
San José, Costa Rica
Very beautiful, although we started with bad weather. A thick jacket is necessary as it's quite cold and windy up there. There aren't many activity op...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 16, 2026
Luisa Herrera Ruiz
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent excursion. Our guide, Vladimir Patiño, was a wonderful person, very kind, explained everything to us, and was incredibly helpful. We highly ...
Is this useful?
September 5, 2026
Eduardo Augusto Marra
Argentina
Everything was OK and according to plan. The views and landscapes are truly impressive.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2026
Iosu
Euskadi, Spain
The guide Rafael was very attentive. A beautiful and spectacular excursion. The driver, Amir, pretended not to notice when we bought him a bottle of w...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 19, 2026
Ricardo Jose Alvarez
Bs As, Argentina
It has been a very good day of explanation and answers from the guide Angela, who was always willing to answer any question.
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 22, 2025
Iván Ibarra
United States
The best guide we've had in all of Europe was Roberto, and even more surprising was that he was Swiss and his Spanish was beyond perfect. He was very ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 31, 2024
Tatiana Rodríguez
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Amazing experience!! The guide Bruno was very nice and funny. He answered all our questions and explained a lot to us! The time in Lucerne is only 1 h...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 13, 2023
Daniela Werle
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The experience was beautiful, from the explanations that were given in English and Spanish, the warmth of the guide Michel, who was also very patient ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 28, 2022
Carmen Martin Vilas
Colmenar Viejo Madrid, Spain
I thought it was incredible and although it is an excursion that may seem expensive, it is very worth it since it lasts all day and you ride a lot of ...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Day Trip Details

We'll depart from the Sihlquai Bus Terminal parking lot at the indicated time and travel by bus to Lucerne, enjoying magnificent views of the Swiss Alps along the way.

Finally, you'll return to your original meeting point in Zurich after a total of 10 hours

Itinerary Adjustments

The itinerary will experience adjustments during the following dates:

October 19 to November 27, 2026: the ascent and descent will be made by rack railway and there will be no boat trip. In this case, a meal voucher will be included.
On November 28 and 29, 2026: the ascent will be made by cable car and the descent by rack railway. There will be no boat trip, but a meal voucher valid for restaurants on Mount Piltatus will be included. The value of this voucher is 20CHF for adults and 10CHF for children.

Mount Pilatus Day Trip