Mount Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne
- Breathtaking views from Mount Rigi summit
- Historic cogwheel train experience
- Explore Lucerne's charming old town
- Visit the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Zurich
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne
- Cogwheel train ride to Mount Rigi summit
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in English; other language options may be available upon request.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; discounted rates apply for children aged 6-16.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary at higher elevations.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please note: On the following dates, the round-trip to and from Mount Rigi will be operated by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance: 16–27 November 2026 and 1 March–2 April 2027
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Great experience at Mount Rigi and Lucerne
Great tour and the guide Adolfo was super kind, attentive and has a lot of knowledge of the country. Really good dynamic with different type of tourist
A must trip!
We ended up upgrading our tour to the Mt Pilatus group. This was the best day! We were able to explore Lucerne, the town is beautiful. We got to go up the cable cars and down the cogwheel train. The views were breathtaking and we grabbed lunch at the top. Ended our day with a nice boat ride. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic! Definitely would recommend.
This was a great way to...
This was a great way to see Mt. Rigi and do a cruise on the lake. The views on both are amazing! Appreciated being able to do this day trip from Zurich. The important thing to know is that the bus does drop you off at the base of the mountain to take the tram up the mountain and you need to be back at a meeting place at the end of the day. The guide does not go with you as they take the rest of the people on a tour of Pilatus. However, they do give you a detailed map and directions with times of how and when to navigate the entire day so you know how much time you have and where to go. We did not have a lot of extra time to explore Lucerne but enough to see a couple of landmarks. It takes longer to find the bus to go back to Zurich than expected as it isn’t the easiest to find, so allow time for that. Overall a good day and glad we did this excursion
Stunning Views
Rolf and our other tour guide were awesome! We enjoyed seeing the beautiful views of the Alps.
Enjoyable Day
The trip was enjoyable. It was not a tour as you are left on your own for the whole day. The boat cruise was too crowded and we were left standing for most of the 1 hour journey to Lucerne despite being first at the queue as other people pushed in and run into the boat. Mount Rigi was scenic at the top of the mountain. Lucerne is a very pretty city.