Climb the Queen of the Mountains and visit one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland on our Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip. We'll combine history and breathtaking scenery on this unmissable experience.
Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip
At the indicated time, we'll meet at Sihlquai Bus Station parking lot. We'll hop on a comfortable bus and set off from Zürich towards the small town of Weggis, where we'll see incredible views of Lake Lucerne.
We'll start seeing Mount Rigi from the lake, an Alpine mountain massif that stands at 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) high. You'll have 4 hours of free time, plus your cable car and rack railway tickets, to climb to the top. This mountain railway was the first of its kind in Europe when it began operating in 1871.
As you stand atop Mount Rigi, you'll see beautiful views of Central Switzerland's lakes. You'll also find a number of mountain restaurants where you'll be able to have some food.
We'll descend Rigi on another rack railway train that'll take us to Vitznau. From there, you'll board a boat and take a 4-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne. During your boat trip on this glacial spring, you'll see breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine mountains.
The boat trip will end in Lucerne, where you'll have some free time to explore its historic center. You'll be able to stroll through the medieval streets of this picturesque city and admire the façades of its main monuments. These include the Baroque Jesuit church, the Town Hall, and the famous Chapel Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century.
Afterwards, we'll get on a bus and finish our day trip after 9.5 hours back at the starting point.
Changes to the Itinerary
Due to maintenance work or the celebration of certain events, the route could be modified. The cable car on Mount Rigi may be closed during these events, and will be replaced by the cog railway.
The Mount Rigi cable car will be replaced by the cog railway on the following dates:
- March 10 to April 4, 2025
- November 17 to 21, 2025
- November 24 to 28, 2025
- March 9 to 31, 2026
Guides on the Tour
This tour is partially guided. This means that the guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne, and from Lucerne to Zurich. During your time in Lucerne, you won't have a guide, but the guide will provide you with information to enjoy the city at your own pace.
