Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip, Zurich - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 206.31 USD
Rating: 9 (42 reviews)

Everything was just as it was explained. As described, it is semi-guided. They take you to Weggis and there they give yo...

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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.

Details

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Coach transport
English—speaking guide (from Zurich to Rigi and from Lucerne to Zurich)
Cable car and rack railway on Mount Rigi
Boat trip on Lake Lucerne

Not included

Food and drink
Entrance to attractions in Rigi/Lucerne

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Sihlquai Bus Station parking lot (Limmatstrasse 2, Zúrich)

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 711 Travelers·42 reviews

March 18, 2026
Pilar Vicens Munar
Spain
The visit is very good, but keep in mind that if you go in winter the chances of not seeing anything in Rigi because it's all foggy are very high.... ...
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August 1, 2024
María Luisa Lopez Romera
Almeria, Spain
Everything was just as it was explained. As described, it is semi-guided. They take you to Weggis and there they give you tickets for the trains and t...
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April 29, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
The places are impressive and there is plenty of time to enjoy Rigi and Lucerne. The only thing to improve is that we had to wait more than half an ho...
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October 26, 2022
Juan Jose
A Coruña, Spain
Our guide - driver Peter took us to the Weggis funicular, making the trip very enjoyable and instructive. At the funicular station he gave us the tick...
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October 9, 2025
Amparo
Valencia, Spain
Too much time on Rigi and too little in Lucerne
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July 22, 2024
Daisy
Puerto Rico, United States
Everything was excellent even though it rained. We want to return to Monte Rigi
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May 21, 2024
Fernando Jose Silveira Gonzalez
Merida, Mexico
Excellent tour, very fun and beautiful landscapes. Adolfo excellent guide!! Highly recommended.
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May 4, 2024
Luis Felipe
Mexico
Our very professional and super friendly guide
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December 30, 2023
Javier
Madrid, Spain
Very well organized. A small brochure in Spanish that completes the information received in English. I think you have to spend at least 2-3 hours in L...
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July 15, 2023
Rafael
Barcelona, Spain
A mountain, a lake, a city, beautiful landscapes. The stay in Lucerne inevitably short, but it was planned. Correct guides.
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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.

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Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip

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.

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

Lucerne & Mount Rigi Day Trip