Mount Rigi: Day Tour from Zurich at Mount Rigi

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A 10-hour guided day trip from Zurich to Mount Rigi, combining a cable car, Europe's first mountain railway to 1,797 m, and a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

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Mount Rigi: Day Tour from Zurich is a guided day trip to Mount Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains, departing from Limmatstrasse 2 in Zurich. The tour runs for approximately 10 hours and combines a coach ride along the shores of Lake Lucerne with an aerial cable car ascent from Weggis to Rigi Kaltbad, a ride on Europe's first mountain railway to the summit at Rigi-Kulm (1,797 m), and a return descent by cogwheel train to Vitznau. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group from Zurich to Weggis and again from Lucerne back to Zurich.

From the summit, the panorama extends across the Swiss Midlands, its lakes, and the snow-capped Alpine range. After time at the top, the descent to Vitznau by cogwheel train is followed by a one-hour boat ride on the Lake of the Four Cantons to the Lucerne pier, with time to walk through the medieval streets of the Old Town. Tickets cover return coach transport from Zurich, the cable car and mountain railway ascent, the cogwheel train descent, and the lake boat ride. Food, drinks, and optional activities are not included.

Was enthalten ist

Roundtrip transportation from Zurich in a comfortable coach
Aerial Cable Car & Mountain Railway ride up Mount Rigi
Cogwheel Train ride down to Vitznau
1-hour Boat Ride on Lake of the Four Cantons
English-speaking guide (from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich)

Food and drinks
Optional activities

Good to know

Was Sie vorher wissen sollten: Arrival and timing
The tour runs for approximately 10 hours in total, so wear comfortable layers and sturdy footwear suited to mountain conditions. Arrive at Limmatstrasse 2 in good time before the scheduled departure to ensure the group can set off promptly.
Getting around the venue
The day involves several transport changes: a coach, an aerial cableway, a mountain railway, a cogwheel train, and a boat, so keep your travel documents and tickets to hand throughout.
The summit at Rigi-Kulm sits at 1,797 metres, where temperatures can be noticeably cooler and conditions changeable regardless of the season. A windproof jacket is advisable.
Food and drinks are not included, so bring a packed lunch or budget to purchase refreshments along the route.
During your visit
An English-speaking guide accompanies the group on the coach legs between Zurich and Weggis and again from Lucerne back to Zurich. The mountain and boat sections are self-guided, giving you time to explore at your own pace. Photography is welcome throughout the outdoor portions of the day.
Stornierungsbedingungen: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is included in the Mount Rigi day tour from Zurich?

The tour includes roundtrip coach transportation from Zurich, an aerial cable car and mountain railway ride up Mount Rigi, a cogwheel train ride down to Vitznau, a one-hour boat ride on the Lake of the Four Cantons, and an English-speaking guide for the journey from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne back to Zurich.

How long is the Mount Rigi day tour from Zurich?

The full-day tour runs for 10 hours in total.

Where does the Mount Rigi day tour depart from?

The tour departs from Limmatstrasse 2 in Zurich.

What is not included in the Mount Rigi day tour?

Food and drinks are not included, nor are any optional activities, so it is worth budgeting separately for meals and any extras you may wish to add.

Is the Mount Rigi day tour accessible for wheelchair users?

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Can I cancel my Mount Rigi day tour booking?

This booking is cancellable before a specified date. Please check the cancellation terms shown at the time of booking for the exact cut-off.

What will I see and do on the Mount Rigi day tour from Zurich?

The tour takes you by coach along the shores of Lake Lucerne to Weggis, then by aerial cableway to Rigi Kaltbad before continuing on Europe's first mountain railway to the summit at Rigi-Kulm, 1,797 metres above sea level. After taking in panoramic views over the Swiss Midlands, the Alps, and the surrounding lakes, you descend to Vitznau by cogwheel train and travel by boat to Lucerne, where there is time to explore the medieval Old Town.