Breathtaking Swiss Alps & Lake Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
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On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the picturesque lakeside town of Lucerne. This tour is mostly made up of free time and self-guided activities – your guide will be with you from Zurich to Weggis, at the foot of the mountain, and then you’re free to explore the mountain and Lucerne at your leisure. Ride an aerial cable car and a cogwheel train, take in stunning views over the Swiss Alps and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne – it’s a full day of gorgeous scenery and mountain delights.
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Laura_F, 10/8/2025 11:46:35 AM
This was an experience of a lifetime! The team that took us up were amazing- they explained everything very clearly and we knew what to expect! The views were breathtaking!
Jeff_H, 9/15/2025 4:09:31 PM
Fernando was great! Very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip itself was great, too! Beautiful sights, great (optional) hiking with panoramic views. The train ride into town was nice and the boat ride offered a fantastic view of the town.
Joseph_S, 7/26/2025 4:51:27 AM
We had a fantastic tour visiting Mt. Rigi, Lucerne with our Boat ride. Cecilia was a great tour guide and very knowledgable. We loved the bus trip, cable car and cog train parts of the trip and found we had of lot of our own free time to hike and look around on the tour and it was very well timed. The scenery was beautiful on the mountain and also on the boat trip. We thoroughly recommend this trip
T7563XZelenas, 7/20/2025 11:13:50 AM
We loved our day trip to Mt. Rigi. It is worth the price for what you experience. The guide drops you off and gives you a map/pamphlet of where to be when and then you have the day to yourself. We went with two little kids and it was easy to get around. Would recommend for families!
Erlinda_B, 7/9/2025 8:24:15 AM
Its a good tour,our tour guide Adolfo and driver Francisxo are very informative.. Just follow the direction and you wont get lost.Alhough during our tour at Mt.Regi its so foggy that we cant see the view and in Lucerne it rained. So check the weather.
dawnk19, 6/10/2025 8:43:22 AM
This was an all-around lovely excursion! From the cable car to the cogwheel train to the views from atop Mt. Rigi to the boat ride across Lake Lucerne and the time spent in Lucerne...all breathtaking! I highly recommend this tour!
Caitlyn_B, 6/7/2025 3:42:50 PM
This was a great tour. So much to do and see. Note: the majority is self guided. I’d also recommend bringing warmer clothes as it’s cold on top of the mountain. A backpack and water would also be good things to bring.
909sujatham, 5/23/2025 1:08:46 AM
It was snowing and covered with fog . So zero visibility . We came down by the next train & went around Luzern on foot . It was enjoyable . Boat ride was awesome
Alexandre_B, 5/5/2025 4:50:09 PM
Beautiful summer day trip to Mount Rigi and Lucerne! Stunning lake views, scenic train rides, and fresh mountain air. A perfect mix of nature and charm—Switzerland at its best!
Adam_B, 4/11/2025 7:20:00 AM
We did the self guided portion of the tour (Mt. Rigi and Lucerne) and there is really not a lot of guidance or support.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 10.03-04.04.2025 | 17.11.-21.11.2025 | 24.11.-28.11.2025: the round-trip up and down Mt Rigi will be by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance.
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual stay in Mt Rigi and Lucerne, tickets and a written itinerary are provided.
Departure point
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.Return details
On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the picturesque lakeside town of Lucerne. This tour is mostly made up of free time and self-guided activities – your guide will be with you from Zurich to Weggis, at the foot of the mountain, and then you’re free to explore the mountain and Lucerne at your leisure. Ride an aerial cable car and a cogwheel train, take in stunning views over the Swiss Alps and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne – it’s a full day of gorgeous scenery and mountain delights.Redemption
We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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