Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Basel Discount Tickets

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Overview

Embark on a tailored adventure from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a scenic boat journey. Ascend to the summit of Mt. Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train, accompanied by a private guide. The panorama continues as you descend with an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This exclusive tour seamlessly combines cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and the personalized touch of a private guide for an unforgettable Swiss experience.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Basel SBB Station
Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Lake Lucerne
Continue your tour with the one hour lake boat transfer from Luzern to Alpnachstad. After leaving the bay of Luzern, the boat glides along the shore of Hergiswil and Stansstad to the bay of Alpnach. On the entire boat tour you have the surrounding mountains in sight.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Alpnachstad
Alpnachstad is the connection point between the lake boat and the steepest cogwheel train in the world. Within 35 minutes the cogwheel train climbs along the ridge and passing alpine meadows to Pilatus Kulm.
4. Mount Pilatus
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm of the Pilatusbahn, 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.
Duration: 3 mins
5. Fräkmüntegg
The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Krienseregg
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
7. 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. At Kriens you leave the aerial cableway and after a 10 minutes walk to the bus stop, you board the local bus to Luzern.
8. Luzern
Return travel from Kriens to Luzern within 10 minutes by local bus.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Chapel Bridge
As the old town is just footsteps away, you will walk along the river and cross the wooden bridge, one of the most known sights of Luzern.
Duration: 30 mins
10. Basel SBB Station
Return travel from Luzern to Basel within one our by train. The tour ends in Basel.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus

all taxes, fees and handling charges

local Swiss tour guide

Exclusion

food and drinks (restaurant for lunch at Mt. Pilatus available)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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