Around Zürich · LAKE LUCERNE CRUISES
The water is the reason the mountains here are reachable — every railway on this lake starts at a jetty. These 15 range from a one-hour panoramic loop to first-class steamers with lunch, priced and timed so you can slot one either side of a summit.
Cable car up Mt. Pilatus, easy Alpine walks, steep cogwheel train down, then a calm Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne.
“Everything was ok , except weather was foggy and we missed the beauty of the nature , after so many miles of travel from Los Angeles to Lucerne, Switzerland.”
Panoramic gondolas, the Dragon Ride cable car, the steepest cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne.
“Great trip. Very organized. Tour guide Rolf was helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend doing”
Zurich city bus tour with audio guide and Lake Zürich cruise. See Grossmünster and Bahnhofstrasse, then enjoy lake views from Bürkliplatz. 3.5 hours.
“Comfy bus trip around the city with an audio recorded narration about the city. Provides plenty of useful information and sites. From there you board what’s basically a ferry ride along the harbour stopping to pick up and drop off passengers.”
1-hour round-trip catamaran cruise on Lake Lucerne from KKL Lucerne, with views of Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock.
“Ease and quick boarding, friendly crew, BEAUTIFUL BREATHTAKING SCENERY! Such a value. Clean boat.”
Half-day Golden Round from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus with gondolas, Dragon Ride cable car, steep cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat cruise.
“This is such q beautiful trip. It was my second time on the same mountain, and it never gets old. The boat scenery is just breathtaking! It is a must see! Switzerland is just beautiful all around! This trip will be in your heart and minds for ever! It is soul healing!”
Zurich to Mt Pilatus by Dragon Ride gondola, down the 48% cogwheel train, plus a guided Lake Lucerne cruise in one long day.
“Great tour from Zurich if you want to see Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. We do wish we would have had a little more info from our guide in regards to Lucerne but enjoyed the city on our own. Mount Pilatus was amazing.”
Zurich by bus and on foot, plus a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise with app audio, photo stops, and an Old Town guided walk.
“I had a great time. The bus visit was nice with two photo stops. The walking tour was short but efficient. The cruise is definitely the highlight of the tour. It's so gorgeous out there on the lake!”
1-hour Lake Lucerne yacht cruise from Pier 7 with multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and Alps and Lucerne city views, mobile ticket, $39.67.
“The Saphir cruise was excellent. Very clean and on time, friendly staff and the highlight of the Lucern. Lake Lucern is majestic!”
First Class Lake Lucerne lunch cruise with a regional 3-course meal, coffee or tea, and views to Vitznau or Küssnacht.
“A relaxing Lake excursion with an excellent meal. Highly recommended for those who want a break from the tourist invaded Lucerne city. The day was absolutely beautiful with excellent views of the surrounding Alps. The food was well prepared and wait staff at your every service.”
Small-group trip from Lucerne to Mt Pilatus by cable car and cogwheel, then a Lake Lucerne cruise with a local guide and golden route access.
“Jonas was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable! Pilatus was a great experience, unfortunately the clouds sat at the peak so we couldn't see the whole view. That's just the luck of the draw, weather was perfect besides that.”
Cable car up Mount Rigi, historic cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise from Zurich, plus time in Lucerne.
“A very good experience of a mountain (Rigi) and a city (Loucerne) but as there was no guidance ( only for 30') it is too expensive for whet it gives”
A quick 1-hour Lake Lucerne round-trip to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock, with Wi-Fi onboard, scenic mountain views, and simple ferry-style service.
“More of a functional ferry between a hotel and Lucerne, good if you want a picturesque sit down for an hour, but not much of a sightseeing opportunity. Facilities in the boat were comfortable, bottom deck was indoors and top deck was split 50/50 indoors and outdoors. Indoor sections were heated and comfortable, whole thing was clean, vending machine and bathrooms available.”
Self-guided Mt. Rigi day: Lake Lucerne 2nd-class cruise, unlimited cogwheel trains and cable car, then Rigi Kaltbad mineral spa.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day at Mt Rigi. The train ride up the mountain and the cable car coming down were a lot of fun. The weather wasn’t the best but we still had a great time.”
Lucerne to Mount Rigi by SGV boat and cogwheel train, plus Rigi Kaltbad mineral baths. Self-guided, scenic, easy value day trip.
“The boat ride was STUNNING and the Mineral Baths DIVINE 🤩 only disappointment was that the cable car to Weggis was closed, but I will definitely be back to do this again!”
Zurich to Lucerne day trip with a short city orientation and a 1-hour Lake Lucerne yacht cruise, plus free time to explore.
“We were just dropped at Lucerne and pickup up after 6 hr..not guided tour.. you can simply go in train from Zurich to Lucerne and get same experience..no need to waste $100 with them.”
The mountains, the water, the food and the city itself — and the best of each.
