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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Switzerland

185 tours  ·  from $8

Everything with a guide, a boat or a cogwheel railway attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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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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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.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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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

5.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

6.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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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour - Fraumünster and its famous windows
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

7.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Set out from Zurich Main Station with an English speaking guide such as Eric, Michael, Claudia, or Ann. In two hours, you’ll connect Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Niederdorf, and Grossmünster through local stories, practical tips, and an easy city orientation. Expect hills, steps, and plenty of walking.

“Lots of walking and steep steps. Covered lots of city. Very informative . Guide was hard to hear at some places.”

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Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz - Key points at a glance
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Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

8.Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Meet Hightide Kayak School in Bönigen for a three-hour winter paddle on Lake Brienz. Your guide, possibly Sean, Ryan, Chris, Patrizia, or another Hightide instructor, fits you with a dry suit, teaches the basics, and leads a small group of no more than six past mountain views and Ringgenberg Castle.

“IT WAS INCREDIBLE! Chris was such an amazing guide. He’s such a great person to show you around Interlaken and made it an amazing experience. We had a great time and it was beautiful! Definitely couldn’t recommend more”

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Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva - Starting at Place Dorcière in Geneva
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Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

9.Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Geneva to Annecy by air-conditioned coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through the canals, Old Town, Palais de l’Isle, and Château d’Annecy area. You get about three hours in town, including a 45-minute walking tour and free time for lunch, shopping, and lake walks.

“It was a last minute trip. Nice to not think about where to go because there are no stops on the bus. 75 francs was the last minute price for the geneve to annecy tour. Flix bus was about 15 francs each way also last minute. The tour was very short so maybe it's better to take Flix bus and then a separate tour guide in annecy. However, the tour guide for swiss tours (Arnault) was very nice and definitely cared about our learning. Perhaps they could expand by 1 more hour to allow some more time in annecy.”

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience - Walking the Reuss River and old town
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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

10.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend two hours walking Lucerne with guides such as Luis, Isabella, or Laszlo, then add a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise if you select that package. Some options include cheese and wine tasting. The small group, capped at eight, keeps the tour personal and easy to follow.

“Our walking tour with Diego was wonderful. Diego made our morning so memorable. He was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions Highly professional and easy to be with. Was like a family member!”

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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise - Jet d’Eau and the Flower Clock
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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

11.Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Geneva’s UN district, Broken Chair, Jet d’Eau, Flower Clock, and Old Town by coach, mini train, or on foot. Guides such as Gabriel and Berry add useful local help. Add the seasonal Lake Geneva cruise for views, wine, cheese, and a relaxed finish, but plan for possible waits.

“Though very friendly, our tour guide was not good. If she introduced herself, we did not hear her name. Her English was barely understandable, and the tour script was read robotically. We could not hear the tour description well despite the AV being turned up. For Viator, overall, instructions are sparse. How do we know which group is yours? Can you have a uniform or sign? It was unclear that the boat trip was later in the day, and not right after the coach tour. We had a nice day, but it could have been better.”

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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich - The rural drive to Laufen Castle
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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

12.Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 405 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel from central Zurich by air-conditioned coach through vineyard country to Rhine Falls. Your guide covers Swiss history on the way, with entry to Laufen Castle and the falls included. You get about an hour on site, plus an optional boat ride close to the water in the warmer months.

“Wonderful tour. Great tour guide and driver. Such a beautiful place. This is a must see and do tour!”

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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary - Old Town churches and the Limmatquai riverfront
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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

13.Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Ride Zurich’s reinvented trolley for about two hours from Sihlquai Bus Terminal. You’ll pass Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, Old Town churches, Zürichberg villas, and Lake Zurich, with audio commentary in 11 languages, Wi-Fi, and two photo stops.

“Had an accident and no one form yourself or the bus operators company contacted us to check if we fine. We didn’t get to complete the tour.”

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Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour - Starting at Place Dorcière
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Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

14.Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

This two-hour English tour combines an air-conditioned coach ride through Geneva’s international district with photo stops at the UN and Broken Chair, then continues through the Old Town by mini-train or on foot. Guides such as Gabriel and Berry add local stories, while winter weather may replace the train with walking.

“Good highlight tour, overview, nothing in depth so be prepared, good if you don’t have much time or attention span”

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour - Chamonix village and a short lunch break
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

15.Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix with guide Niels for a full day in the French Alps. Ride the cable car to Aiguille du Midi, explore the village, then take a historic cogwheel train to Mer de Glace. Choose the full package for the cable car, mountain train, and optional ice caves.

“Our guide was personable and interesting; however, when you invest in a guided excursion, you expect expertise and informed decision-making — otherwise you could simply do the trip on your own. To me, the mark of a good tour operator is the ability to anticipate conditions and adjust the plan. This tour included a cable car ride to the summit of Aiguille du Midi. The day was very cloudy, yet we were reassured that the views at the top would be worth it. Once we arrived, visibility was zero — only dense clouds. Given today’s readily available weather data, this seemed predictable. Despite the lack of visibility, our time at…”

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