The Rigi is easy to do alone, but a bundled ticket can save planning, especially in a language or timetable you do not know.
Our top pick: From Lucerne: Classic Rigi Round Trip
Day trips from Lucerne
From Lucerne: Classic Rigi Round Trip
Boat, rack railway and cable car in one trip, half-day or full-day. 4.6/5 from 418 reviews (November 2026).
From Lucerne: Mount Rigi Day Trip with Cruise and Cable Car
Guided day trip with lake cruise, cogwheel railway and aerial cable car. 4.7/5 from 96 reviews (November 2026).
Mount Rigi: Day Pass
The Rigi trains and cable cars on one ticket. 4.6/5 from 95 reviews (November 2026).
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- Free cancellation on most tickets, usually up to 24 hours before
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From Zurich or by private tour
From Zurich: Day Trip to Rigi and Lake Lucerne
Full-day tour that includes the cable car from Weggis, cogwheel train to Vitznau and a lake boat. 4.5/5 from 161 reviews (November 2026).
From Lucerne or Zug: Mount Rigi Private Tour
Private tour with a choice of two ways to explore. New listing with no reviews yet on GetYourGuide (November 2026).
Add a lake cruise
Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne
A one-hour cruise past Pilatus, Rigi and Bürgenstock. 4.4/5 from 1,532 reviews (November 2026).
Which should you pick?
- Swiss Travel Pass: skip the bundle and ride free; see prices.
- No pass, based in Lucerne: the classic round trip bundles the boat and mountain transport.
- Based in Zurich: the Zurich day trip removes the train planning.
- Comparing mountains: read Rigi or Pilatus.
Read what is included. Some listings cover only part of the transport. Check the listing before you book, and see getting to Rigi Kaltbad to work out what a self-guided trip costs.
Search tours on ViatorAnother option next to the GetYourGuide choices above. Availability and prices vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to book a Rigi tour or go by yourself?
Going by yourself is cheaper with a Swiss Travel Pass, because the Rigi railways are free. A tour makes sense if you want boat, train and cable car booked together, or want to start from Zurich.
Can I visit the Rigi on a day trip from Zurich?
Yes. A full-day guided trip combines the Rigi with Lake Lucerne. Check what the ticket includes.
Do Rigi tours include the lake boat?
Several do. The classic round trip combines boat, rack railway and cable car. Always check the listing for what is included.
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