Basel Private tour - Mt. Pilatus and Cruise on Lake of Lucerne

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Embark on an enchanting private tour from Basel to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Experience breathtaking views, explore the lake, summit Mt. Pilatus, and ride the dragon aerial cable cars.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Basel - Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Mt. Pilatus.
Pilatus Luzern - In Lucerne, your driver will escort you to the Pilatus Bahn and begin your ascent to Mt. Pilatus. We’ll make a little stop at Fraukmuntegg, where you will admire the beginning of the Swiss Alps and the cantons that formed the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Then, you will board the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable car, where we will float in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare it to the experience of flying. Enjoy an ever-changing perspective of the Alpine landscape as historic Lucerne pulls back into focus as we approach the end of the line. The ride is a highlight of any trip to Mt. Pilatus.
Pilatus Luzern - Afterward, you can keep soaking up the stunning valley views from the restaurant or enjoy a leisurely hike to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. The top of this famous peak offers a bird’s eye view of historic Lucerne and panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the view platform’s clean mountain air as you gaze out over an expanse of crystal-clear lakes, lush green meadows, and rolling peaks and valleys. Learn how Pilatus came to be haunted by legends of dragons and why many believe the body of Pontius Pilate was laid to rest within its foothills.
Pilatus Luzern - We begin our descent of the world’s steepest cogwheel, which will head to Alpnachstad; take the cogwheel train, where the engine will climb the foothills of Pilatus, taking you to the end of the steepest rack railway in the world. Admire the views over the Alps from 2,073 meters high as your guide reveals each area’s history, culture, and culinary delights.
Lake Lucerne - Experience the Lake of Lucerne, also known as the lake of four cantons, and admire the Bürgenstock, Rigi Mountain, and Pilatus Mountain from afar cruising along the crystal clear lake. From May to October you will have the option to take the boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad instead.
Basel - After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to your hotel in Basel.

What's Included

1st Class Rail Pass
Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
Private local guide
Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October

What's Not Included

Optional Lucerne visit - Provided upon request
Lunch

Additional Information

Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level, and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. We’ll take you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Lake of Lucerne, Pilatus summit, and ride the famous dragon aerial cable cars.

Location

Basel

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Mike_p

Jul 25, 2024

Great Basel day trip. - Great day trip from Basel. So much to see and do, the day flew by. Our guide Michael was very professional and personable. We were thankful he was our guide during the Last minute train schedule change and track transfer.

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Dan_w

Jun 23, 2024

A great tour of Mt Pilatus & Lucerne - Ray was a wonderful guide and super understanding. He accommodated our itinerary needs and was a thoughtful and interesting guide.

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Vicki_w

May 31, 2024

Gorgeous scenery. Great guide! - Wonderful daytrip! Ray, our guide, was fabulous! He patiently paced our tour to accommodate my mobility issue .Ray was extremely kind. thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. The trip itself was breath-taking! Highly recommend this trip! Magnificent photo opportunities,

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Cheryl_k

Aug 30, 2023

Great day! - The views were as beautiful as I remembered. Jonas was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable, personable and helpful.

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Stxcheryl56

Aug 27, 2023

Beautiful scenery, a very knowledgeable and personable guide. Just an all around great day. - Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne was wonderful day trip. We booked a private tour and Jonas was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and helpful in every way. I highly recommend him.

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Paullf4023ve

Jul 29, 2023

Experience of a lifetime - Our guide was exceptionally knowledged and a pleasure to be with the entire day He was very accommodating with my wife that had mobility issues

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N6387kbmichaelo

Jul 29, 2023

Great experience ! - Our guide, Jonás, was very knowledgeable and extremely nice the trip itself was awesome. The view from the mountain, the train ride, the boat ride were all wonderful.

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Claude_t

Jul 20, 2023

Guided to a fun learning experience. - We never understood how a personally guided tour could be so fantastic until this one. Through our guide we became familiar with the trams of Basel, the trains of Switzerland, and many other aspects of travel in Europe. The boat cruise on Lake Lucerne let us relax and just soak in the beauty. The Mt. Pilatus cog railway and cable cars were a trip highlight. Little did we know, “There be Dragons about!”. Great visuals abounded and our guide imparted a happy, informal and engaging attitude. We wish her the best and can say only the best about Viator.

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31ovidiup

May 30, 2023

Don't miss this tour. - Wonderful tour, Jonas was very helpful guide, thanks a lot for amazing day. We definitely recommend it if you wish to discover the beauties of Switzerland.

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