Mount Rigi Tour
Take the aerial cable car up to the car-free village of Rigi Kaltbad See the snow-capped Alps from Europe's first-ever mountain railway Embark on an hour-long, leisurely boat ride on Lake Lucerne to Vitznau
Highlights
- Take the aerial cable car up to the car-free village of Rigi Kaltbad
- See the snow-capped Alps from Europe's first-ever mountain railway
- Embark on an hour-long, leisurely boat ride on Lake Lucerne to Vitznau
About this experience
Explore Mount Rigi, also known as the "Queen of the Mountains," like a local by following the Swiss. Begin your adventure with a scenic coach ride to Weggis, then take an aerial cableway to Rigi Kaltbad. Next, embark on Europe's first-ever mountain railway to Rigi-Kulm, soaking up the vistas of deep blue lakes and the snow-capped Alpine range. Afterwards, unwind with a leisurely hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise before strolling through the medieval streets of Old Town.
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Mount Rigi Tour from Zurich
Discover the panoramic views surrounding Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains, onboard an aerial cable car, Europe's first-ever mountain railway, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise on this full-day tour from Zurich. Includes pickup from Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station and English-speaking guide.
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$168.28
Mount Rigi Tour from Lucerne
Discover the panoramic views surrounding Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains, onboard an aerial cable car, Europe's first-ever mountain railway, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise on this full-day tour from Lucerne. Includes English and German-speaking guide.
from
$138.35
Cancellation and terms
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- No refund within 1 day of travel
Where to meet
Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Make your own way The official meeting point for tours departing from Zurich is the Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station (Zurich HB).. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
Child policy: - Children under 6 years are free of charge but with no seats provided. Good to know: - The tour is accompanied by a professional guide from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual ascent and descent at Mount Rigi, as well as the boat ride back to Lucerne, tickets and a written itinerary are provided. - From 16 to 27 November 2026, and 1 to 31 March 2027, the ascent and descent at Mount Rigi will be by cogwheel train due to aerial cable car maintenance: - You are advised to wear solid shoes for up to 15 minutes of moderate downhill walking. Bring sun or rain protection.