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The 15 Best Tours in Switzerland

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A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: four language regions, one rail pass, too many mountains. The 15 below are the days that earn their price, timed and costed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h) - Five chocolateries, a pastry shop, and a surprise stop
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Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

1.Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Meet guides such as Paul, Ethan, Olivia, or Isabelle for a three-hour Geneva walk with five chocolate shops, one pastry stop, a surprise tasting, Old Town sights, chocolate history, the Marmite tradition, and a short Lake Geneva boat ride. Expect about 2.1 kilometers of walking and a dozen samples.

“Absolutely fabulous tour. Ethan was just a brilliant friendly knowledgeable guy. Loved it from start to finish. Went to lots of chocolate shops for different chocolate experiences and a great walk around the city especially the old town. Would highly recommend.”

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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich - Engelberg and the climb to 3,000 meters
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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

2.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,960 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $215

Travel by coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride cable cars to 3,000 meters on Mount Titlis. You will have time for the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer, and snow tubing, weather permitting. Guides such as Andrea, Dario, Monica, and Victor have led recent departures.

“We had a lovely day in Lucerne and Mount Titlis and were extremely lucky to have clear weather. The views are incredible and absolutely worth every penny. Bernie, our guide was great, friendly and clear in her instructions.”

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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich - Rapperswil: roses, castle towers, and a useful lunch stop
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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

3.Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,745 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Travel by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Rapperswil, Vaduz, and the Heidi region. You’ll see medieval streets, alpine lakes, mountain valleys, and Liechtenstein’s capital with guides such as Raymond, Walter, or Carsten. In winter, Werdenberg replaces Heidi’s Village.

“Great tour but I wish that I would have been informed about Heidiland being mostly shut down from November onwards. Able to go to the village but not go into the buildings. Should have been told during the booking. Our tour guide, Walter was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I wonder if he was able to move in beside Roger Federer yet?”

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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken - Takeoff: a short jog, not a leap
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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

4.Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $252

Meet the Paragliding Interlaken team at Höheweg 125, ride to Beatenberg, and run into the air beside your pilot. Your 10 to 20 minute tandem flight offers views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Interlaken, and the Jungfrau peaks. Photos, video, and optional rollercoaster spins cost extra.

“Overall amazing experience! Must do if visiting Switzerland. The staff is friendly and fun and made the whole experience great from start to finish. Would highly recommend for everyone.”

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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich - Sphinx Observatory and the Aletsch Glacier
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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

5.Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,647 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $380

Leave Zurich at 8:30 a.m. for Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. You’ll ride a cogwheel train and the Eiger Express, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, and return by coach. Guides vary, with Kid and Raymond among the praised leaders.

“The views alll along the trip were amazing! It was a beautiful sunny day. Our guide, Kid, was fabulous. He kept us moving, helped everyone get the best pictures, ensured nobody was left behind, and he was entertaining. We loved Kid, he added so much to the experience. And he advised us to get food for lunch before we left Zürich, and to eat it on the cog train during the assent so as not to upset our stomachs. The views from both outside viewing areas were breathtaking. The walk through the glacier was fun and intriguing. The gondola ride on the way down was fantastic with the setting sun…”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland - The morning drive through the Bernese Oberland
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

6.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,409 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $386

Travel from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, then ride the Eiger Express gondola and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters. Explore the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation with a multilingual guide such as Lars, Olga, or Andrea. Expect a long, carefully organized day.

“We had a really great experience during this tour. Fernando was very knowledgeable and informative, whilst Min was also very helpful at all times.”

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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip - Chamonix, a mountain town with a giant backdrop
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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

7.Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,324 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Geneva to Chamonix with a professional guide such as Chris, David, Antonio, or Tony. Choose transport only, Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, or both. The full option includes mountain transport, free time in Chamonix, and views across three Alpine countries.

“Our excursion was cancelled and the substitute excursion we were offered since we couldn’t go the following day due to our travel schedule wasn’t what we expected. There was no visibility and we had paid a lot for the previous excursion and weren’t offered a refund on the difference. Our travel guide/ drivers were very polite however.”

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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The Dragon Ride and the 2,132-meter summit
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

8.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223

From central Lucerne, ride a panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to Mount Pilatus, enjoy free time at 2,132 meters, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne from Alpnachstad. The English tour lasts about 5 hours 15 minutes and includes transport and admissions.

“Enjoyed the cable car and gondola up the mountain and the cogwheel down the mountain. Sites on top were amazing!!”

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride - Starting at Sihlquai and seeing Zurich by coach
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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

9.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

See Zurich by air-conditioned coach, walk the Old Town, cross Lake Zurich by ferry, and ride the cable car to Felsenegg at 800 meters. English and Spanish commentary, guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia, and a compact schedule make this a useful first look at the city.

“Perfect balance of walking and bus rides. Lots of scenery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect length when just flying in the same morning! I highly recommend!”

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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket - Walking from the Lake to Lindt Home of Chocolate
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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

10.Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,028 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend about 5 hours and 15 minutes seeing Zurich by coach, on foot, and from Lake Zurich before visiting Lindt Home of Chocolate. Guides such as Daniel, Renate, Fernando, and Katrin lead the city portion in English. Add the optional FIFA Museum for an independent football-themed visit afterward.

“Good overview of city and takes you to parts you might not otherwise see. Guide was fantastic. Boat trip was short, but worth it to get to Lindt.”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - Interlaken gives you a short first pause
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

11.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

I recommend this guided 9.5-hour trip if you want Jungfraujoch without arranging several trains yourself. From Lucerne, you travel through Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, ride the cogwheel railway beneath the Eiger, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, then descend by Eiger Express. Guides may include Kid, Hans, or Raymond.

“Stunning scenery from the moment we left Lucerne until we reached the summit of Jungfrau, and then again all the way back. Our guide, Kid, was magnificent. He guided us through the various buses, trains, cog wheels, the site itself, and everything in between. He made sure we were aware of all of the picturesque locations and even took many pictures for us and of us. He did all this while being amazingly funny and energetic for the entire 8-9 hours. I cannot imaging being able to pull this off as successfully without his guidance. He is THE BEST.”

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich - Rhine Falls and Castle Laufen: one hour of thunder
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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

12.Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Leave Zurich at 1:15 pm by air-conditioned coach for Rhine Falls and Castle Laufen, then walk through mural-covered Stein am Rhein. A multilingual guide such as Francesca, Bjorn, or Monika provides commentary. The optional summer boat ride costs CHF 12 and gets you close to the spray.

“The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Bus driver was very good getting us around the highways”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise - Lucerne in less than an hour
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

13.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus with a multilingual guide such as Adolfo or Rafael. Explore Lucerne briefly, ride gondolas to 2,132 meters, walk the Dragon’s Path, descend by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, and finish with a Lake Lucerne cruise in the summer season.

“Bus, train and cable car this tour has it all. Along with beautiful mountains, lakes and views all seen with very informative commentary from an experienced guide. A day well spent in nature with lovely professional people.”

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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car - Old Town sights, from Bahnhofstrasse to the Grossmünster
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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

14.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

Start at the Swiss National Museum and explore Zurich with a local guide such as Greg or Patricia. Walk the Old Town, ride the Polybahn, cruise Lake Zurich, and take a cable car or train toward Felsenegg or Uetliberg. Expect a small group, many transport modes, hills, and about six hours on the move.

“Greg was a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. He answered all our questions and made the tour very interesting and informative - with a bit of humor as well 😁 It was a great experience- We travelled on tram train bus boat and cable car! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zurich”

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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz - Starting in Bönigen and crossing the Lütschine
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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

15.Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Start in Bönigen with a guide such as Ben, Sona, or Ryan, learn basic paddling, then cross the Lütschine River toward cliffs, beaches, and Ringgenberg Castle. You spend about two hours on Lake Brienz, with kayaks, safety gear, and photos included.

“Incredible Tour! We had the best guide and a small group. The weather was beautiful, couldn't have asked for a better morning.”

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