Ride the Dragon to Mount Pilatus: Small-Group Tour from Zurich
Overview
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Join a guided adventure from Zurich to discover the legendary Mount Pilatus, Lucerne’s iconic peak, steeped in myths and breathtaking beauty.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Kriens, where you'll board a panoramic gondola for a spectacular ascent. Along the way, experience the thrilling "Dragon Ride"—a state-of-the-art aerial cableway with expansive windows, giving you the sensation of flying over Switzerland’s stunning landscapes.
At the summit (2,132m), take in breathtaking views of 73 Alpine peaks, explore scenic terraces, and relax at mountaintop restaurants.
After descending back to Kriens by cable car, continue to Lucerne, a charming lakeside city rich in history. Enjoy free time to stroll through the Old Town, cross the iconic Chapel Bridge.
In summer you can upgrade to the Gold tour with mountain train and cruise
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant will have seats but we don't provide baby seats, you can take your own
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet our driver guide for the departure to Lucern
Lucerne
Drive from Zurich to Lucerne for about 1 hour in our confortable air conditionned bus. Snap beautiful pictures of the scenery
What‘s Included
Panoramic bus
Cable car Dragon ride round trip to Pilatus mountain
Lucerne Free Time and Visit
Guide
Food and drinks
Train and cruise
Options
Day trip to Mount Pilatus and Lucern from Zurich
(KTZ724) - Mont Pilatus
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do!
LouiseFeldkamp,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Buses we're on time. Drivers were very pleasant and informative. Plenty of time given in both locations to walk around and see the sights. Thank you!
Broken Bus
Melanie P,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00For a small group experience, I was a little surprised that there wasn't more interaction between the guide and the guest. Janis was very nice, but didn't shepherd us to the sites in Lucern as I would expect with a group this size. One couple was actually late coming back to the bus in Lucerne because they got lost on the way back from the Lion memorial. Everything else was pretty lovely until the bus ride back. Janis had announced in the morning that the bus' air conditioning wasn't working, but there was a "super cold" alternative that he didn't want to activate until the ride home because, once started, it couldn't be turned off? Well, on the ride back, the regular (broken) a.c. was running full force. Approximately 30 minutes into the ride, the bus was still 80.4° F, according to the sensor on my phone. Everyone was miserable, so I asked about this "super cold" option mentioned previously. Janis said it "would take 5 minutes to set up", but never stopped to do so. For the entire ride, the inside of the bus never dropped below 78° F. Everyone climbed off of the bus exhausted and over heated. Why take a bus out if it isn't safe for your customers? Someone could have had a medical incident!
Great Experience
59rachelleb,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Angel was very informative, engaging and helpful. He made sure to inform us of our schedule and drop a location map so we would not miss anything when we were out exploring. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting.
Private Tour
stanislavm,May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Experience with our Bus driver “Thanasi”Great time at Lucerne and Pilatus. Thanasi gave us directions on great spots to visit in Lucerne
Don’t miss pilatus. Viator has best tours.
Karen C,May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy meet up, fantastic bus driver juannis (sp?) and tour guide Angelos were knowledgeable and friendly. Really made the tour special.
From CHF 162.00
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