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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen: Day Trip + Transport
Go on a full-day excursion to one of Switzerland’s most beautiful destinations
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$119.00Mount Pilatus: Guided Tour from Zurich
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•Operated by Best of Switzerland Tours AG•
© Lucerne Tourism
Starting Time9:00 AM
Duration10 hr
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Instant Ticket Delivery
Best Times to VisitMorning
Live GuideEnglish and Spanish
About
From Zurich, take a coach ride through the countryside to Lucerne. On arrival, join a short drive past landmarks like the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Then, enjoy free time to eat, shop, or explore the Old Town.
Continue to Kriens and take a gondola to Fräkmüntegg. From there, ride the Dragon Ride cable car to the top of Mt. Pilatus (2,132 m). At the summit, you can visit Dragon World, walk the Dragon Trail, or hike to the peak if weather allows.
Have lunch at a mountain restaurant and enjoy the views. Then, take the steep cogwheel railway down to Alpnachstad.
End the day with a 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne. You can finish the tour in Lucerne or return to Zurich by coach.
What's Included
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Transportation via air-conditioned coach
- Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car ride
- Cogwheel train ride
- Boat ride
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Must Know
- 19 Oct–29 Nov 2026: Ascent by cable car and descent by cogwheel train; no boat ride, but lunch voucher included
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne from 10 May–17 Oct
- 18 Oct–05 Nov 2027: Panoramic gondola + aerial cable car replaced by cogwheel train. Lunch voucher as compensation for the boat ride
Instructions
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On-site usage
- The departure place is the Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 2), located behind the train station, in front of the Hotel Fred
- Show your smartphone or printed ticket to the guide at the meeting point, the white ticket office marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours”
- Check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure time
2
After your visit
If you can’t find the meeting point, please call +41-44-710-50-50.
Meeting Point
Get There
Alpnach, Alpnach
6010
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Yes, you can cancel your booking for free up to 1 day before your visit date for a full refund.
What time does Mount Pilatus: Guided Tour from Zurich start?
The experience begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
How much time should I plan for this experience?
You should expect to spend approximately 10 hr exploring Dragon Ride (Pilatus Kulm).
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets for Mount Pilatus: Guided Tour from Zurich start from $205.21.
Do I need to print my tickets?
No, printing is not required for Mount Pilatus: Guided Tour from Zurich. You can simply show the digital ticket on your smartphone when you arrive.
How long does it take to receive my tickets?
You will receive your Mount Pilatus: Guided Tour from Zurich tickets instantly via email right after your booking is confirmed.
What languages does the live guide speak?
The live guided experience is available in the following languages: English and Spanish.
When is the best time of day to visit?
For the best experience in Alpnach, we recommend visiting during the morning.
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$205.21
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Free Cancellation
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