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The 15 Best Mountain Excursions in Lucerne

26 tours  ·  from $84 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 mountain excursions in Lucerne justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The 30-minute gondola to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

1.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Travel from central Lucerne to Mount Pilatus with an English-speaking guide, ride the panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to 2,132 meters, then descend by cogwheel train and cruise Lake Lucerne. The boat runs from May through October. Seasonal maintenance can replace the cable cars and cruise with trains and a CHF 20 lunch voucher.

“Really nice. Enjoyable, and beautiful. The rides were nice and the scenery was fantastic. The modes of transportation were interesting.”

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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer - The Ice Flyer over snow and crevasses
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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

2.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Make your own way to Engelberg for a return cable-car ride to Mt Titlis. Take the revolving TITLIS Rotair to about 3,020 metres, then visit the Glacier Cave, cross the Cliff Walk, and ride the Ice Flyer. This is a self-guided mountain outing, not a guided tour, so arrive early and plan your route.

“No problem getting tickets with the voucher. Best day with unbelievable views. We got there about 10.30am and while it was busy, it wasn’t too bad and still had our own space. So glad we did this.”

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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne - Riding the Dragon Ride to Fräkmüntegg
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

3.Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $260

Meet your guide in Lucerne at 10:15 a.m. for a half-day route to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Ride the Dragon Ride cable car, walk toward the summit, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise by boat. Guides may include Rose, Santiago Rooney, Jonas, or Leighton. Weather can affect the mountain views.

“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.”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola - Leaving Lucerne at 9:00 a.m.
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

4.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $373

Travel from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch by coach, Eiger Express gondola, and cogwheel train. See the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, visit the Sphinx Observatory and Ice Palace, and return through Lauterbrunnen with a multilingual guide.

“Jungfraujoch was one of the 4 mountains we visited on this trip to Lucerne. Fernando/Francisco did an excellent job herding all of us as it was a long day. Due to the clouds and trace amounts of snow (which was awesome), there weren't any views to be had; but the experience was so amazing that it more than made up for it. The train down (including the views of Lauterbrunnen) was a real treat. Walking on the glacier (at the top) while it was lightly snowing was a one-of-a-kind moment.”

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Mount Rigi Day Ticket - Choosing between Vitznau and Goldau
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Mount Rigi Day Ticket

5.Mount Rigi Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $93Best value

Use one flexible day ticket for Mount Rigi’s cogwheel trains and cable cars. Ride from Vitznau or Goldau to Rigi Kulm, walk alpine trails, then descend by cable car toward Weggis or Kräbel. You set the pace, but check closing times before choosing your route.

“We were so lucky that it snowed just as we reached the top of mount Rigi which provided hours of fun for the Grandchildren. We then caught the cable car down to Weggis which provided spectacular views before catching the ferry back to Lucerne. A great day out.”

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Mount Rigi Day Pass + Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths Day Admission - Using Goldau and Weggis for a Different Route
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Mount Rigi Day Pass + Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths Day Admission

6.Mount Rigi Day Pass + Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths Day Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $116

Build your own Mount Rigi day from Lucerne with unlimited rides on the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel trains and the Weggis cable car. Reach Rigi Kulm for wide Lake Lucerne views, then visit Mario Botta’s Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths. The pass is self-guided, and transport from Lucerne is not included.

“It was a hike to get there… there has to be a bus or taxi… but we took the tram, then Hiked up to the mineral baths. The facilities are amazing! Make sure you bring a bathing suit and towel.”

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Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise - Rigi Kulm, the Queen of the Mountains
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Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

7.Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $173

You’ll travel independently from Lucerne by boat, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car, with a barcode ticket covering the main transport. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, ride to 1,798-meter Rigi Kulm, hike or relax at your own pace, then descend to Weggis. There is no guide, so timetable planning is part of the experience.

“It rained the whole trip and the gondola was getting serviced and not in operation. But it looked like it could be a nice trip.”

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Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa - Riding the Cogwheel Train to Rigi Kulm
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Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

8.Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211

Use one mobile ticket for a Lake Lucerne cruise, Mt. Rigi’s cogwheel trains and cable car, plus entry to Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. You set the pace, with roughly 7 to 10 hours for mountain views, short hikes, lunch, and a long soak. Bring a swimsuit and check every connection before setting out.

“I called Viator at around 10 a.m. to ask for help because I could't find my email to download the ticket inside the boat. They told me they would help me and call me back. And if I had to pay for the boat they would refund me. It's now 22h03 in the evening and all day I never received a call back. What a disgrace!!!”

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CabriO World's first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn - The open-top CabriO is the star of the ride
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CabriO World’s first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn

9.CabriO World’s first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Stans up Mt. Stanserhorn by 19th-century funicular and open-top CabriO cable car. At the summit, a ranger can explain the panorama, history, and alpine flowers before you follow the 30-minute trail to the peak. Finish with food and 360-degree views at the Rondorama revolving restaurant.

“You can walk down halfway to the bottom on a nice trail. No need to reserve a space to walk down. If planning on taking the gondola down you need to reserve a spot.”

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Lake Luzern pick and mix Tour - Burgenstock, Rigi Seebodenalp and Luzern - Bürgenstock and the 152-meter Hammetschwand Lift
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Lake Luzern pick and mix Tour – Burgenstock, Rigi Seebodenalp and Luzern

10.Lake Luzern pick and mix Tour – Burgenstock, Rigi Seebodenalp and Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,015Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide exploring Lake Lucerne, Bürgenstock, Seebodenalp, and Luzern. Choose hands-on stops such as chocolate making, Victorinox knife assembly, or historic glass production. Guides including Ricardo and Chris adjust the day to weather, interests, and available time.

“We went to the Swiss Army self assembling knife shop and made 2 knives and bought many gifts for our family. Our tour guide was Ricardo and was absolutely the finest, most fun guide of our trip to Switzerland! Terry”

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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne - Three Hours at Pilatus Kulm
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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne

11.Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $499

Start in Lucerne with a boat ride across Lake Lucerne, climb Mount Pilatus by the steep Pilatusbahn, then descend by gondola and return by bus. Your English-speaking guide handles tickets, transfers, and reserved cogwheel seats. Groups are limited to 15, with free time for views, lunch, and mountain sights.

“Great tour with a knowledgeable, friendly & concerned for the handicapped person in our group! The boat tour, steep cog wheel railroad & cable car were all a unique experience!”

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Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne - Cruising Lake Lucerne to Vitznau
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Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne

12.Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $194

Travel from Lucerne to Mount Rigi by boat, cogwheel train, and cable car with a multilingual guide. You’ll have time at Rigi Kulm, a stop at Mario Botta’s spa in Rigi Kaltbad, and a short walk toward Känzeli. Guides such as Gaby, Monica, Judith, and Rolf are praised for clear organization and care with slower walkers.

“It was a beautiful day trip! We loved our tour guide Rita. She was amazing, flexible and knowledgeable of Mount Rigi and beyond.”

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Grindelwald First - Top of Adventure from Lucerne - Starting beside Lucerne railway station
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Grindelwald First – Top of Adventure from Lucerne

13.Grindelwald First – Top of Adventure from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $227

Travel from Lucerne to Grindelwald First by coach and cable car, cross the First Cliff Walk, and enjoy time for Bachalpsee, food, and optional adventure rides. The tour is partly guided, with free time in Grindelwald and Interlaken. Guides such as Angela and Nicki have been praised for their helpful approach.

“Great tour - Grindelwald is beautiful - do the cable car - guides helpful as well - would definitely recommend”

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Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne - Engelberg and the ride into the high Alps
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Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne

14.Guided Excursion to Mount Titlis Eternal Snow and Glacier from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel by coach from Lucerne to Engelberg, then ride the Titlis Xpress and revolving Rotair cable car to Mount Titlis. Your ticket covers the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer chair lift, and snowtubing at Glacier Park. The guided portion is mainly the bus journey, with free time to explore the mountain on your own.

“The tour sights were incredible as Titlus was the best peak we visited. Tour guides helped us make the most of our time at the site. The only negative was the "Viator" website had the wrong meeting location. Because of this we almost missed the tour but fortunately the tour guide communicated and waited for us to arrive which unfortunately caused the tour to leave 10 minutes late. Apparently the meeting location had changed about three months prior.”

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Mount Rigi: A Scenic Day Trip to the Queen of the Mountains - 8:45 a.m. start in central Lucerne
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Mount Rigi: A Scenic Day Trip to the Queen of the Mountains

15.Mount Rigi: A Scenic Day Trip to the Queen of the Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $469

Spend about 6 hours and 10 minutes exploring Mount Rigi from Lucerne with an English-speaking guide. Cruise Lake Lucerne to Vitznau, ride the historic cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm, walk from Rigi Staffel to Kaltbad, then descend by cable car to Weggis. Lunch is not included, but all transport tickets are covered.

“This tour was magnificent. Our guide was so knowledgable, funny, and personable! We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him! By far the BEST way to see Lucerne area especially if you only have a short time in the city. It is well worth the money and I would highly recommend this tour.”

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