Mount Titlis Glacier Tour: Cable Car & Cliff Walk

The Titlis Rotair is the world's first revolving cable car, spinning 360 degrees as it climbs.

A private day tour from Zurich to Mount Titlis combines a nine-hour drive through Central Switzerland with access to the high glacier world at 10,623 feet. You ride the revolving TITLIS Rotair cable car to the summit, walk through the blue-lit Glacier Cave, cross Europe's highest suspension bridge on the Titlis Cliff Walk, and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift over snowfields. On the return, the tour stops in historic Lucerne to see the Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne before your driver-guide returns you to your hotel in Zurich.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Engelberg2h
2. Zurich Old Town1h · entry included

Private tour to Mount Titlis and Lucerne

• Meet driver-guide at Zurich hotel
• Drive through Central Switzerland
• Arrive in Engelberg Valley
• Ride TITLIS Rotair cable car up
• Walk through Ice Grotto
• Cross Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge
• Ride Ice Flyer chairlift
• Pause at Lake Trübsee for photos
• Stop in historic Lucerne
• Walk Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
• Stroll along Lake Lucerne
• Return to Zurich hotel

The experience

The tour begins with pickup from your Zurich hotel in a modern Mercedes Benz, then heads south through Central Switzerland toward Engelberg Valley. Your private driver-guide handles the route while you settle in for the drive to the mountain resort village. Once you arrive, the cable car experience takes over: the TITLIS Rotair rotates continuously as it climbs, giving you 360-degree views of deep crevasses and snow-capped peaks all the way up to the summit at 10,623 feet (3,239 m).

At the top, the Glacier Cave (lit in blue and carved into the ice) is the first stop. From there, you step onto the Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe's highest suspension bridge, which delivers a genuine thrill as you cross over the Alpine landscape. The Ice Flyer chairlift then carries you over snowfields down to Glacier Park, where you can choose between snow activities or simply relaxing on the scenic viewing terraces with the peaks around you. Lake Trübsee sits partway down the descent and offers a quiet moment to photograph the view or grab a coffee at one of the lakeside cafes before the cable car continues its descent.

The return journey includes a stop in historic Lucerne, where you walk across the 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge, see the Water Tower, and stroll along Lake Lucerne. Your driver-guide then completes the loop back to Zurich, dropping you at your hotel or your chosen address. The entire day runs nine hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a Mercedes Benz latest model vehicle for the full day.
• round-trip cable car access to Mount Titlis and back down.
• and a professional driver-guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and additional languages. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zurich are included in the private tour with pickup option.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Swiss Epic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour with pickup if your hotel is in Zurich and you'd rather not drive. Choose without pickup if you prefer to meet the driver at a central location or have your own transport to the start point. Either way, the dedicated driver-guide and private vehicle mean you set the pace at each stop (Engelberg, the summit, Glacier Park, and Lucerne) without waiting for a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Titlis Rotair cable car, and why is it special?

The TITLIS Rotair is the world's first revolving cable car. It rotates continuously during the ascent, giving you 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and crevasses all the way to the 10,623-foot summit.

What can I do at the top of Mount Titlis?

At the summit, you walk through the natural blue-lit Glacier Cave, cross the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge (Europe's highest), ride the Ice Flyer chairlift over snowfields to Glacier Park, and relax on scenic viewing terraces with Alpine views.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to eat at cafes in Engelberg, at the summit, or at Lake Trübsee on the descent, or you can bring your own food.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour start?

One option includes private round-trip hotel pickup from Zurich. The other option does not. Choose at checkout based on whether you want the driver to collect you from your hotel.

What is the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, and where is it?

The Chapel Bridge is a 14th-century wooden footbridge that crosses the Reuss River in the heart of Lucerne's Old Town. It's one of Switzerland's most photographed landmarks and is part of the tour's return stop.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The cable cars and chairlifts do the climbing for you, but you'll walk across the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge and explore the Glacier Cave on foot.