Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride
Overview
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10 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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
09.03-02.04.2026 | 16.-27.11.2026 | 08.-31.03.2027: 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.
What To Expect
Zurich
Departure place is at the Sihlquai Bus Station. Your full-day tour from Zurich to Mount Rigi and Lake Lucerne starts with a panoramic drive and then takes you to Weggis, a charming summer resort town on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
Weggis
Your tour guide will drop you off in Weggis, where the self-guided part of your day trip begins. Board the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad where you change to Europe's first ever mountain railway up to the summit Rigi-Kulm (1800m).
Options
Mt. Rigi from Zürich
What‘s Included
Boat ride from Vitznau to Lucerne
Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich
Aerial cable car and cogwheel train rides
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
303 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Do.
Tom M,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is everything advertised. I recommend spending time o Kulm, but rather stay their the full 2 hours, time down to a lower station and take the train from there. Multiple opportunities to get food on the walk.
Not enough service at the top of Riggi
Wanderer65505630264,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Weather was awful with near zero visibility and cold driving rain at the top and only a small (24 seat) restaurant for shelter for 60-80 people because the main hotel restaurant is closed on Mondays. This tour should not be offered on Mondays until mid June due to likelihood of bad weather.
Splendid views
Musapheer,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Cable car , boat and train all in one day. The views from the top are fantastic. Highly recommend esp for families
Absolutely amazing experience
Ellie R,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the perfect activity for people that don’t like being herded around on group tours. You have the entire day to fit in the activities around what you want to do. Instructions were clear, guide was informative and we had the best day.
Lovely Lucerne
juliesG5989TC,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was wonderful and over the top! We loved our time at the top of Mt. Rigi in the snow. The boat ride was absolutely beautiful. Our tour operator was very helpful in directing us. It is quite a walk from downtown Lucerne to catch the bus at the end of the day (we had to call for exact directions) so plan your time accordingly. This tour is highly recommended.
Unforgettable
Rafael V,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Something unforgettable. Excellent experience. Amazing service. Something you don't forget. Fully recommended.
Beautiful trip
judybombino,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was great until I fell going from train to boat, hit my head, broke my nose and ended up in hospital. Otherwise, the cable car, train and the views were great
Nice area - basically unguided
Ryan M,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A really nice trip through Mt. Rigi, Lake Lucerne, and Lucerne town. It was largely unguided, we basically just got travel vouchers, and then a quite significant walk back to the bus station in Lucerne. We had a good time, but it was not exactly what I would call a "tour".
Unfortunately misguided by viator
alicia r,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Didn’t get to the Rigi mountain experience or the lake cruise. No such tour available upon our arrival at the meeting point due to lack of bookings. We were placed on a bus with people booked for a separate tour we didn’t have interest in , therefore opt to stay in lucern the entire tour time. Not worth the cost. Tour operators were beyond helpful and nice. Viator disappointed us.
Lots to see and lots of time to explore
Elaine W,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s pretty much a transportation to and from the sights. There was informative commentary from the guide on the way out, but not much in the way back. Everything was smoothly explained about where we were going, the tickets/vouchers,… the only thing I’d say was that I wished they would have given us a feeling for how far the meeting point was for the return. Having never been there, it was much farther than where we thought. But overall, it was a good trip that allowed you individual time to explore. And the guide did give us suggestions.
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