Lucerne and Mount Pilatus Private Day Trip from Zurich

8 Hours Cancellable until 1 day beforePickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tour by BlackDoorMobility

Why we love it?

This private tour offers a personalized journey through Lucerne’s historic highlights, including the 14th-century Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, and the atmospheric old town squares of Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt. After exploring the city, you ascend Mount Pilatus via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad (operating May to November), where you can enjoy panoramic views of 73 Alpine peaks and four lakes. The Dragon Path through the rock adds a unique natural element to the mountain experience. Your private chauffeur handles all transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, picking you up and waiting at each stop to tailor the day to your pace. This tour suits couples, families, and small groups up to 14 people looking for a flexible and intimate way to explore Zurich and the surrounding Swiss landscapes.

Inclusions

  • Private chauffeur for the whole tour (Mercedes E-Class, S-Class or V-Class)
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, address or Zurich Airport
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle (sedan for 1–3 guests, van for 4–7, two vans for 8–14)
  • Fuel, motorway vignette, road tolls and parking

Exclusions

  • Mount Pilatus cogwheel railway and cable car tickets (Golden Round Trip)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Lucerne

The old town on Lake Lucerne, with wooden bridges, painted houses and views of Pilatus and Rigi.Chapel Bridge and Water Tower (14th century)

Old town squares: Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt

The Lion Monument

Lakeside promenade

Musegg Wall with its nine towersYour chauffeur drops you at Schwanenplatz, right in the old town.

Mount Pilatus

From Alpnachstad on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (up to 48% gradient) to Pilatus Kulm, then down by aerial cableway and gondola to Kriens.Cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad (May to November)

Views of 73 Alpine peaks and four lakes

Dragon Path through the rock

Dragon Ride cableway down to FräkmünteggYour chauffeur waits at the valley station in Kriens. In winter we go up and down via Kriens.

Please Note

  • Private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. Child seats are available on request: please tell us the number and ages of the children when booking. Please share your pickup address (hotel, private address or Zurich Airport) and a mobile number. You receive the chauffeur's name, phone number and licence plate by email before the tour.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

From $1,160.78 Per 1 adult