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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Switzerland

43 tours  ·  from $8

Swiss old towns are small, steep and built for feet. These 15 walks cover Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Basel and Geneva, priced by length, with a note on which ones involve a real climb.

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

1.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

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

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

2.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

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

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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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

3.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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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg - Zurich’s intellectual and political side
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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

4.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Start at the Swiss National Museum for a guided walk through Zurich’s Old Town, then use trams, trains, a funicular, and a cable car before a Lake Zurich cruise. Guides such as Greg, Patricia, and Vasi bring Swiss history and culture to life. Expect hills, cobblestones, and a brisk pace.

“It is great. Covers walking, lake cruise, and a tram. You can't beat that. Our tour guide, Greg, was fantastic!!”

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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot - The 15-minute ride to Scex Rouge
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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

5.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Make your own way to Les Diablerets, collect your ticket, and ride a panoramic cable car 3,000 meters up. Your ticket covers Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier Walk, Ice Express, and the fun park. Allow about three hours, dress warmly, and check the wind forecast before setting out.

“Glazier 3000 summit, try to chose a clear day for viewing as it enhances the experience. Do it all if you can, give yourself around 3 hours to enjoy all you can do. The cable car to the summit is smooth (5 minutes). The Second cable car takes you to the suspension bridge area and is good (3 minutes). Do all you can it is exhilarating the 2 peak bridge walk is excellent , safe and easy to do. We had snow up there even though it was July! Beautiful picturesque experience. Wear reasonably warm clothing even in summer and gloves. Winter would be very very cold.”

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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

6.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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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich - Starting at Paradeplatz at 11am
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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

7.Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk central Zurich from Paradeplatz to Lindenhof, Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, and Cabaret Voltaire while sampling Luxemburgerli, Lindt, Max pralines, and Teuscher champagne truffles. Guides such as Annelize, Magdalena, and Lincoln have led engaging tours, though large groups can affect tastings.

“Tour guide was great. Learned many things about city. For a chocolate tour there was not a lot of chocolate tasting. Only went to 3 stores.”

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Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems - Starting near BearPark and the Nydegg Bridge
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Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

8.Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Start near BearPark at 1 pm and walk through Bern’s medieval center with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Federal Palace, Zytglogge, Kramgasse, cathedral, Nydegg Bridge, and more. Guides such as Karina add useful history, local tips, and plenty of time for questions.

“I arrived in Bern on Easter Monday & everything seemed dead with stores closed & hardly any people. I took the tour the next day & our guide, Karina, changed my outlook on Bern as we went along with the tour. I learned a lot about Bern (from Bear), the origin of Lindt & Toblerone. She pointed out details about Einstein, the churches, etc. I especially enjoyed the clock tower & learned that Bern was only the political capital of Switzerland. I learned what CHF finally meant. She suggested to visit the Einstein Museum, so I walked to the museum and later back to Old Town. After joining the tour,…”

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Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows - The chocolate itself: local milk and sustainable cocoa
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Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows

9.Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

You’ll visit Maison Cailler in Broc, Gruyère, where Switzerland’s oldest surviving chocolate brand makes treats with local milk, sustainable cocoa, and fine ingredients. Admission is included, the experience is offered in English, and you can plan on roughly 1 to 3 hours. No named guide or separate meadow walk is specified.

“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”

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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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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

11.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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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)

12.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

13.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

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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Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk - Walking the Grandvaux vineyard route
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Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk

14.Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $309

Join Marc for a 3.5-hour, 3-kilometer walk through Lavaux and Lutry’s vine terraces. Expect local wine tastings, a charcuterie platter, Swiss wine stories, and sweeping Lake Geneva views in a group capped at 12 people.

“Mar was a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable. We were able to taste some grapes since they were ripe and ready to use. The wine tastings were great! It was a challenging walk/climb but we’ll worth it!”

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Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - Old Town, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and the Reformation
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Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

15.Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet an English-speaking local guide at your Geneva hotel or a central point, then shape a private two to eight-hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Rosa, Simon, Claudia, Agnes, and Jurabek have led tours focused on history, architecture, food, shopping, and first-visit essentials.

“The tour guide had a lot of information about Geneva and its history. I got to see a lot and learn a lot! Very nice tour !”

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