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The 15 Private Tours in Switzerland That Earn Their Price

100 tours  ·  from $63

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private - Giessbach Falls adds the day’s best walk
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

1.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 393 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $292Our pick

Travel from Zurich in a van for up to eight people, stopping at turquoise Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. Your guide, such as Carlos, Marjorie, or Anouar, handles the mountain roads and points out photo stops while you enjoy free time in the villages.

“The driver was great. Very informative. HOWEVER,THE BLACK BLOCKOUT WINDOWS WAS RIDULOUS!!!! The only person that had a good view out was passenger in front seat. We couldn’t see anything until the van stopped.. A pure waste of money and time.”

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Private Ski Lessons - 3 hours Zermatt - Meeting at Sunnegga at 9:00 am
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Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

2.Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet your instructor at Skiverleih Bayard by Sunnegga at 9:00 am for a private three-hour lesson with PDS Snowsport. Choose English, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish instruction. Lessons suit beginners and intermediates, with the Matterhorn and Sunnegga area providing the setting.

“Keira is a god send teacher for me. I was very scared and she had made me feel confident enough to try to learn and I taught me how to have basic necessary skills to ski with confidence!! She is absolutely amazing and so patient in making sure I learned step by step and was not thrown into something that would scare me. I will return again and hoping I get to spend a week to learn how to ski on bigger slopes. Keira repeatedly made sure that I do follow her tips and they were the best and I will not forget as she has drilled in me. I…”

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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour - with Cheese Fondue and Wine - Bahnhofstrasse and the city’s polished face
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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

3.Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Join a private 90-minute eTukTuk ride through Zurich with guides such as Kurt, Bruno, and Urs. You will pass Bahnhofstrasse, Fraumünster, Grossmünster, Niederdorf, and the Rathaus while eating Swiss cheese fondue with bread, potatoes, and white wine.

“So much fun and so informative. We enjoyed the tour guides narrative and the tour of Zurich. Not you run of the mill tour. If you can, this is a great way to see the city and have some fondue.”

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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour - Fraumünster and its remarkable windows
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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

4.Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours walking Zurich with a private English-speaking guide such as Vanessa, Roberto, Liana, or Jonathan. See Fraumünster, Grossmünster, St. Peter’s, Paradeplatz, Roman remains, river views, and lesser-known corners. Hotel pickup is available at selected hotels.

“Was an excellent tour of the city center. We walk the old city and the new shops. Very informative. Our guide was personable and friendly”

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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich - Stechelberg and the cable car to Mürren
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

5.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,409

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring the Jungfrau Region with a private English-speaking guide such as Joshua, Nicole, Manuel, or Fabian. Ride a cable car to Mürren, walk to Gimmelwald, see Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls, and enjoy an outdoor raclette lunch. Pickup is available from Zurich, Lucerne, Rotkreuz, and nearby areas.

“We greatly enjoyed this excursion! While we didn’t have much time in Switzerland during our vacation, this was a must-do for our family. Our guide Christina was very friendly, informative, and provided an A+ experience throughout the trip. We highly recommend this day trip to anyone else looking to see the incredible scenery in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, and Isetwald.”

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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City - Why the private format can be worth the price
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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

6.Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Meet your AlpTransfer driver in Zurich Airport’s arrivals hall after baggage claim, then ride privately to your Zurich hotel. You get a name board, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi, luggage help, and a free child seat or ski equipment space on request.

“Scheduled a Zurich airport pickup to hotel. Driver arrived on time and was waiting with a sign just after baggage claim. Driver was very professional and helpful with local restaurants and tourist type of information.”

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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva! - Lake Geneva and the city’s postcard views
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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

7.The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

See Geneva from a private eTukTuk while eating cheese fondue with bread and potatoes and sipping wine. Your guide may take you through two of three areas: Lake Geneva, the Old City, or Carouge. Guides such as Carlos, Sebastian, and Mohammed are praised for their stories and friendly style.

“This was an extremely enjoyable and informative early evening jaunt around Geneva. And it was definitely the best fondue we had in Switzerland.”

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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour) - Lake Lucerne and Uri villages
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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

8.The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,407

Leave Zurich with a private English-speaking Myswisspanorama guide such as Fabian, Elia, or Marc. See Lake Lucerne, Uri villages, Klausenpass, a waterfall you can walk behind, and a Läderach chocolate stop, with a scenic raclette picnic along the way.

“Booked this for my clients who only had 3 days in Zurich. They absolutely LOVED their guide Manuel and had a fantastic day. Highly recommend”

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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif - Starting at Eaux-Vives beside the water jet
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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

9.Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Eaux-Vives with Julien on a private 90-minute cruise aboard a relaxed pontoon-style boat. You’ll pass Geneva’s water jet, beaches, and parks while enjoying an aperitif, snacks, city stories, and perhaps a swim when conditions allow. English is available.

“It is a beautiful tour on Lake Geneva! Our guide Julien was informative and provided interesting historical info about the sights along the lake.”

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Zurich: Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride - Starting on Bahnhofstrasse
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Zurich: Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride

10.Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $418

Walk Zurich with private guide Lino from Bahnhofstrasse through Lindenhof, the Old Town, Lake Zurich, Grossmünster, and a cozy café stop. Your tour includes a Polybahn ride, local snack, professional photos, edited images, and a short travel reel, with optional hotel pickup.

“Our tour today exceeded our expectations. Our guide Lino made our trip a memorable one. He was professional, enthusiastic, and attentive. He went above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide/ experience. Grateful he was able to capture memories that we will have with us for a lifetime. 10/10”

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Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

11.Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours exploring Lucerne with a private English-speaking guide such as Anthony, Ethan, or Roberto. Visit the Chapel Bridge, Old Town, and Lion Monument, then enjoy a picnic and Swiss chocolate tasting. Hotel pickup is available, and the private format keeps the pace personal.

“Ethan was very friendly and informative of sights and places. The snack was tasty and the stop for chocolates a treat. I would like to suggest with potential inclement weather to bring a towel to wipe off the seat when wet from sprinkles and to provide some kind of leg covering. Otherwise loved the personal touch.”

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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours - Lucerne Old Town, one square at a time
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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

12.Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Lucerne with a local guide such as Timon or Stephan, visiting Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, Musegg Wall, the Lion Monument, and Lake Lucerne. The private three-hour route mixes Swiss history, local customs, viewpoints, church interiors, Swiss cheese, and chocolate tasting for groups of up to 12.

“Excellent and enjoyable tour of Lucerne with Timon. Great way to get oriented on your arrival. Would greatly recommend.”

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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day) - Brunnen viewpoint: a quiet look over Lake Lucerne
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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

13.Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

This eight-hour private tour takes up to three people from Zurich toward Lake Lucerne, Uri, Klausen Pass and Glarus. Guides including Marc, Fabian, Joshua and Jörg tailor the day around views, villages, short walks, local cheese, raclette and chocolate, with hotel pickup available.

“Marc was so enjoyable and adaptable!! Met some wonderful people along the way and had some private moments too Best tour I have ever been on - period !!!!”

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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - The Rhine, Public Art, and Basel’s Modern Side
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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

14.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Basel privately with a local guide such as Rahel, Michael, Marc, or Luisanna. Choose a two to eight-hour route shaped around history, architecture, food, shopping, photography, or local life. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup are available, though meals and city transport cost extra.

“It was a great tour. Micheal was very knowledgeable and we learned allot about the city. Would recommend it”

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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local - The old town highlights in about two hours
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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

15.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Choose a private 2 to 6 hour Bern walk with a Lokafyer such as James, Graham, Anand, Severine, Ruben, Yvonne, or Ivona. Plan the meeting place and focus in advance, then see major sights, quieter corners, local shops, or river views at your own pace.

“Reuben was a fantastic guide! We learned a lot and had a great day! This was the perfect length for an overview of the city.”

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