Overview
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7 hours
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Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
10-15 minutes of moderate downhill walking is required, please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun or rain protection.
What To Expect
Lake Lucerne
Meet your tour guide at Pier No. 1 to begin a relaxing cruise to Vitznau on the picturesque Lake Lucerne.
Mount Rigi
Upon arrival in Vitznau, transfer to the cogwheel train to reach the summit, Rigi Kulm. You’ll have some free time to explore the hiking trails, enjoy a quiet moment at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel, or grab a bite at one of the local restaurants.
Options
English
What‘s Included
Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Food and Drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing time, Daniel was...
Barbara P,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing time, Daniel was a great tour guide. We saw a lot of Switzerland landscape. The boat, train & gondala a lot of fun.
Gaby was an incredible...
Rebekah B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gaby was an incredible guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the city, culture, and history. The tour was well paced and we got to see so much beauty. Highly recommend!
Mount Rigi...beautiful views.
E4044XBsandrav,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall, this was a great experience. Our guide Erika was helpful and knowledgeable. We did find the tour a bit too long...we could have spent less time up on the mountain, and there was a fair amount of time spent waiting for the train, and then the cable car. I assumed that tickets for each leg had been purchased prior to the tour, but that didn't seem to be the case. Also meeting of our guide was somewhat disorganized. Mount Rigi was beautiful.
Wish for good weather. ...
Robert W,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wish for good weather. It rained the entire time so visibiliy was poor. Erica our guide did an amazing job talking about the history of the moutain and the cog railroad. She adjusted our time to where we got an hour tour of Lucerne due to the inclimate weather.
The Perfect Day Trip to Mt. Rigi
pontiacvin63,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect day excursion on our very tight schedule in Lucerne. Tour lead, Gaby, was incredible in accommodating our schedule, logistics (especially navigating our lunch options), and interests. The day was clear, providing spectacular views.
Great day to the top of...
Mark L,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day to the top of Mt Rigi. Dress in layers and wear good walking shoes . We went on May 20th and it was cold, foggy and windy at the top, yet much warmer on the lake . You may have the option to walk down to the gondola ride and it is worth it in additional views , yet at times the walk was mildly steep, thus good sneakers or above recommended. You can take the cog railroad down to the gondola drop off point . Views did not disappoint ! If you are in Lucerne, you really should go to the top of Mr Rigi!. Our guide Rokf was very attentive to our group providing great insight and knowledge !
Fabulous Day trip
Diane J,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gaby was a great guide. Made sure we all made it on the boat, train, gondola. The views from Rigi mountain are stunning. We had beautiful weather which added to the experience. Loved this tour
Must do tour in Lucerne
Max B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Judith, was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. Being able to just show up and have the rest taken care of was just what we needed during a busy vacation. Judith handled everything, gave options and kept everyone entertained. We would highly recommend this tour, plus the scenery cannot be beat!
Beautiful views
Karen F,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed the boat ride and the train ride. I would have preferred doing the train ride back down the mountain as the gondola was packed like sardines! We were also not aware of the amount of downhill walking on uneven terrain.
Absolutely gorgeous views.
Deborah W,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Beautiful scenery. Tour guide was very informative. We did a lot of hiking at the end and there was quite a bit of a decline for most of it which was hard on the feet. It was optional and our entire small group decided to try it out. It might be a bit challenging for some of the more mature crowd. A little slower walking pace for the last half an hour might have been nice.
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