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Activity Montreux, Switzerland

Private Day Trip from Montreux to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Day Trip from Montreux to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

About this activity

This private day trip combines the cultural charm of Lucerne with one of Central Switzerland’s most impressive mountain experiences. Traveling from Montreux in a premium vehicle with a professional driver, you’ll enjoy a comfortable and scenic journey through some of Switzerland’s most beautiful landscapes.

Discover Lucerne’s historic Old Town, walk across the famous Chapel Bridge, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere along Lake Lucerne. The experience continues to Mount Pilatus, where panoramic alpine views and dramatic mountain scenery create a truly unforgettable highlight.

Unlike standard group tours, this experience is fully private and flexible, allowing you to travel at your own pace, stop for photos and enjoy a relaxed door-to-door journey through Switzerland.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
TripTransfer

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Adults (7–101 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
  • Included: English-speaking driver
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Parking Fees
  • Included: Flexible itinerary

Itinerary

  1. Montreux

    Passing by

    • Montreux Pickup – Flexible Start (08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30)

    Your private day trip begins with pickup from your hotel or agreed meeting point in Montreux. Meet your professional driver and travel comfortably from the shores of Lake Geneva toward the heart of Central Switzerland, where the scenery gradually changes from vineyards and lakes to alpine landscapes.

  2. Pilatus Luzern

    2 hours Admission included

    • Ascend one of Switzerland’s most legendary mountains, rising 2,132 meters above sea level.
    • In summer (May–November), take the world’s steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, climbing gradients of up to 48% through forests and rocky cliffs — a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering.
    • Year-round, ascend via the panoramic cable car and gondola from Kriens, offering breathtaking views over the lake and surrounding Alps.
    • At the summit, enjoy short walks, viewing terraces, and the Pilatus Kulm Hotel, where Queen Victoria herself once stayed.
    • On clear days, you can see up to 73 alpine peaks, from the Eiger to the Jura Mountains.

  3. Lucerne

    2 hours

    • Cross the world-famous Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and admire its medieval frescoes.
    • Visit the Water Tower and stroll the Old Town (Altstadt) with its colorful Renaissance façades.
    • See the moving Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), a masterpiece carved in 1821 by Bertel Thorvaldsen.
    • Walk the elegant Lake Lucerne promenade or take an optional 1-hour boat cruise for scenic views of Pilatus and Rigi.
    • Enjoy time for lunch, shopping, or a visit to the Rosengart Collection, home to Picasso and Klee masterpieces.

  4. Montreux

    Passing by

    • After your visit to Lucerne and Pilatus, your driver will meet you at the agreed point for a comfortable and direct return transfer back to Montreux.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Modern Times Hotel, Vevey, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
  • Hotel Bon Rivage
  • Hotel de la Vieille Tour
  • Hotel-Restaurant de l'Aigle
  • B&B Chez Bibiane & Rene
  • Hotel du Port
  • Hotel du Quai
  • Hotel le National
  • Hotel Restaurant Les Negociants
  • Hotel du Leman - Jongny
  • VISIONAPARTMENTS Rue des Communaux
  • The Studios Montreux

and 26 more pickup points

Your driver will meet you directly at your hotel lobby, Airbnb entrance, or any location of your choice in Montreux.

Please make sure your phone is available for SMS/WhatsApp communication on the morning of the tour.

If your pickup point is in a restricted or narrow street, the driver may contact you to agree on the nearest accessible meeting point.

Child seats are available upon request at no extra charge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Private Day Trip from Montreux to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

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