Mt. Pilatus Tour: Experience Lake Lucerne Cruise from Basel

Embark on a thrilling Mt. Pilatus tour and experience a Lake Lucerne cruise. Explore the stunning peaks, lush valleys, and emerald lakes while enjoying breathtaking views from the Pilatus summit.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basel - Your guide will greet you at the meeting point before whisking you away to Lucerne
  • Pilatus Luzern - Our accent to Mount Pilatus will take us aboard the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable cart, where we will float back to earth suspended in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare…
What's Included
  • Lake of Lucerne cruise ticket
  • Roundtrip Rail Tickets from Basel
  • Local expert guide
  • Mt. Pilatus Steepest Cogwheel Experience (from Mid-May to Mid-October)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch at the Mt. Pilatus
Additional Information

Dominating the skyline of Lucerne, Mt. Pilatus remains an essential stop for those who appreciate nature’s splendor. This impressive mountain range is home to striking peaks, nestled within a vast expanse of towering cliffs, verdant sweeping valleys, and a collection of winding emerald lakes. The loftiest peak, Mt. Pilatus itself, soars 2,132 meters…

Location
Basel SBB Station
The meeting point is at the main hall of the Basel SBB at 08:45 at the benches next to Migros Flower shop and close to the escalators.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeanette
Sep 30, 2024
Excellent Excursion - Had an amazing today. From Basel, train to Lucerne. Went up Mt. Pilates, took a cable car and as we rose over the fog, there was the mountain. We were so lucky to have a clear sunny day. Tour guide Michael was perfect! Friendly and informative and always was looking out for us. Highly recommend this tour.
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Patti_a
Sep 24, 2024
Highly recommended - Michael was an excellent guide. He gave us information beyond just highlights. He answered a wide variety of questions. The scenery was breathtaking between city, lake and Mountain View’s.
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Bob_u
Aug 29, 2024
Mt Pilatus was a once in a lifetime experience! - Our guide was fantastic throughout the entire trip. Took the train from Basel SBB to Lucerne, boarded a boat to cruise the lake, ended up at the Mt Pilatus cogwheel train, took that to the top of the mountain, what a ride! Had lunch at the restaurant at the top did some exploring and then took the gondola ride all the way back down to the lake. Fantastic day of exploring and doing new things!
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Douglasp691
Aug 27, 2024
A Great Day on Lake and Mountain - Amazing day with spectacular scenery on Lake Lucerne and from the 7,000 ft Mt Pilatus. Michael was a knowledgable and attentive guide. He gave great advice to maximise our experience and smoothed the way through the different modes of transport including train, ferry, cog wheel railway, gondola and cable cars on an enjoyable day trip from Basel.
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Tenora_g
Aug 16, 2024
Mt Pilatus Hike - Our tour guide, Lake Lucern cruise, the hike on Mt Pilatus and hearing the "cow bell" symphony. The views of the mountains and countryside were incredible. The train ride from Basel to Lucerne was very comfortable and had wi-fi .
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Barbara_k
Jul 25, 2024
A great scenic glimpse into Switzerland and its beauty. Great trip! - Michael was our wonderful guide that lived in Basel, so he escorted the two of us to Lucerne on the train to meet the rest of the group. He was attentive, informative and just a pleasure to have as a guide. The tour was a wonderful experience. Lucerne is beautiful, the trip up Mt. Pilatus was exceptional as was the gondola and cable car down the mountain. The sights were beautiful. The weather was warm, not hot, but clouds were on the top of the mountain. At the gondola we could see "forever". It was a very enjoyable tour that covered a lot of the sights to be seen in the area. Thank you Michael!
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Vig299
Jul 12, 2024
Very good day. - Our tour was excellent and Michael took very good care of us. Highly recommend, especially enjoyed Mt. Pilatus and the gondola ride.
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Greg
Jul 3, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Ray is a great guide, knowledgeable, well versed on many topics, punctual, and courteous. Ray was able to speak with knowledge about all aspects of the tour. When we returned to Basel he recommended a great restaurant and walked us to the correct rail to ensure we found the restaurant. He truly went above and beyond for us and our group.
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Evelinaf_s
Jun 29, 2024
Fantastic Tour - The most memorable part is when I was at the top of Mount Pilatus with a magnificent and breathtaking view and the cable car ride from 7,000 feet elevation to the bottom. The boat ride is very smooth with fantastic views. Our tour guide, Michael, is the best! Aside from giving us a very informative tour, he made sure that everybody is safe, directing us where to find the best view, He is very patient, answered all our questions and stayed with us until we returned to Basel. I would recommend him and this trip. The best tour ever!
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Kevin_k
Jul 8, 2024
Tour guide was no show at designated time / area - Our meeting time at the Basel SBB was 0845. My wife and I were at the meeting point from 0830 to 0900. The guide did not show. We called Viator and the rep told us to rebook the trip for the next day. But, we already had plans. So, he told us put in for a refund. I put in for a refund and was denied within the hour - no basis given. In the meantime, Viator emailed by at 0925 saying the tour guide was at the meet point, but we had already left on our own. I am working with my credit card company to file a claim.
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From $414
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).