From Zurich: Mount Pilatus Cable Car Private Tour
Overview
Experience a legendary Alpine adventure on an exclusive private day tour from Zurich to Mount Pilatus in luxury transport with a dedicated driver-guide. Arrive in Kriens to board panorama gondolas and the "Dragon Ride" aerial cable car to the summit at 6,982 feet. Enjoy 360-degree views of 73 peaks, walk the Dragon Trail, and relax on panoramic terraces.
Descend via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad. Complete your Golden Round Trip with a scenic Lake Lucerne boat cruise or explore historic Lucerne. Includes private round-trip hotel transfers from Zurich, driver-guide service, and full customization.
Note: The Golden Round Trip operates May to mid-October. Kriens gondolas are closed for maintenance from October 19 to November 27, 2026; during this period, Pilatus is accessible via the Alpnachstad cogwheel railway.
What's Included
- Cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons
- Panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg
- Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride"
- Transportation in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz models
- Descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway
- Professional Driver Guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there. Drop off times can vary depending on the time of the year.
What To Expect
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Zurich
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pilatus Luzern
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Alpnachstad
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Zurich
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Zurich customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons.
- Panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg.
- Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride".
- Transportation in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz models.
- Descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway.
- Professional Driver Guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Zurich: Mount Pilatus Cable Car Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Zurich: Mount Pilatus Cable Car Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Zurich. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons
- Panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg
- Aerial cableway "Dragon Ride"
- Transportation in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz models
- Descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway
- Professional Driver Guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
