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The 15 Best Day Trips from Geneva

33 tours  ·  from $100 a head

From Geneva the good days out cross into France or run along the vineyard terraces towards Montreux. The 15 below cover Chamonix, Annecy, Gruyères and Lavaux, priced, timed and clear on border stops.

Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva - The Old Town orientation walk
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Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Geneva to Annecy, then follow an English and French guide through the Old Town, Palais de l’Isle, and Château d’Annecy. You get a short orientation walk plus free time for lunch, shopping, canals, and the lake. Guides such as Gabriel, Hector, and Arnault have earned strong praise.

“Great experience a short drive from Geneva. Annecy is a beautiful city . The tour guide was wonderful taking the time to interact with all. There was one challenging hill.”

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Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese - Leaving Geneva and crossing Lake Geneva country
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Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

2.Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $305

Leave Geneva by coach for Maison Cailler in Broc, then visit a Gruyères cheese dairy, sample fondue, explore the medieval village, and ride the GoldenPass MOB train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle have earned praise for clear instructions and humor. Expect a long, full day with limited free time.

“Learning about the cheese and chocolate making process and it's history is such a great experience! Especially with chocolate degustation! Great weather to explore Gruyere village.”

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Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva - The ride through the Arve Valley
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Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva

3.Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 221 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Geneva to Chamonix, then explore independently with a local assistant nearby. Add the Aiguille du Midi or Brévent cable car, and possibly the Mer de Glace cogwheel train. Guides and drivers such as David, Xavier, Chris, Zak, and Xavier have helped make some departures especially smooth, but this is not a fully guided tour.

“The most majestic setting I’ve ever encountered abroad. Simply breathtaking. The views from atop the peak are incredible.”

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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva - The Peak Walk by Tissot and glacier trail
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Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

4.Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from Geneva by coach to Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000, where you can ride the cable car, walk across the Peak Walk by Tissot, and try paid snow activities. Finish in Montreux with time for Freddie Mercury, Queen, lake views, and town wandering. Guides such as Roger, David, and Kris are praised for friendly service.

“had an excellent time, and the guide was really friendly. It's handy having the office nearby. I would definitely recommend them! Would have preferred an extra hour at the glacier as it flies and you struggle to cram things in, maybe leave off Montreux stop. Would use again and book with faith”

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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva - Maison Cailler: the tour’s sweetest hour
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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

5.Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about nine hours traveling from Geneva into the Swiss countryside, with visits to Maison Cailler and La Maison du Gruyère, plus free time in Gruyères. Expect chocolate samples, a short cheese-making visit, medieval streets, castle views, and guides such as Roger or Normunds. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, with lunch and castle admission extra.

“This tour was the highlight of our Switzerland trip! It started off with our excellent tour guide Telis picking us up at the hotel which was super convenient then it was smoothe sailing from there. From the breathtaking scenery to his great knowledge of the country along with his great vibes and music selection, the trip was just fun and fantastic! The factories were very informative and interactive and Telis also gave helpful suggestions on how to transport the chocolate to avoid it melting; lunch at the cheese factory was a delight, having tried cheese fondue for the very first time. This trip was definitely worth it and I would…”

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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Shared Day Trip from Geneva - Montenvers railway and the Mer de Glace
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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Shared Day Trip from Geneva

6.Chamonix and Mont Blanc Shared Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $114

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix in a small air-conditioned vehicle, with free time in town and optional tickets for the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Montenvers railway. Choose transport only, transport with both rides, or an all-inclusive plan with lunch at Le CapHorn. Guides have included Sakis, Aristotle, Attilio, and Konstantinos Pap.

“Our guide was the BEST. SAKIS I believe was his name. He went above and beyond! The views and his knowledge of the surrounding areas was an added bonus. He found a perfect place for us for lunch!”

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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva - The road from Geneva to Gruyère
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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

7.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Travel from Geneva in a small group or private vehicle with guide Gabor to Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler. Taste aged cheese and Swiss chocolate, explore the medieval town, and choose a fondue lunch with mountain views. Hotel pickup and admission tickets are included.

“Gabor was excellent and provided just enough detail. The cheese factory was awesome and so was everything about Gruyere! The Chocolate Factory visit a little disappointing but the samples were plentiful and fun! It was a lovely day and scenery stunning! Wish a bit more of the day would have been closer to the lake rather than heavily congested freeways but I realize that would extend timing. Overall a delightful way to spend the day and highly recommend.”

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Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva - Leaving Geneva and reaching Corsier-sur-Vevey
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Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva

8.Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $212

This full-day Swiss Riviera outing links Geneva with Vevey, Lavaux, Montreux, and Chillon Castle by bus. You’ll have time for Chaplin’s World, lakefront statues, Queen’s recording studio, a vineyard wine stop, and a prebooked castle visit. Guides such as Roger and Normunds are noted for friendly commentary, though the packed schedule leaves little spare time.

“Beautiful scenery. Guide was knowledgeable but couldn’t be heard very well on the bus because there was no microphone. Would have been nice to spend less time at Charlie Chaplins world and more time in vevey or walking around the vineyards. Also be forewarned to eat lunch somewhere, snack was light and we got home 2 hours later than scheduled, missed our dinner reservation and were famished”

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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883 meters
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Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

9.Day Tour to Zermatt Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $231

Travel by bus from Geneva to Täsch, then continue by electric shuttle to Zermatt. Add the cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for ice tunnels, Alpine views, and a 3,883-meter summit. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Tom handle the long road journey, while you explore the mountain and village on your own.

“Fantastic and well organised trip. Materhorn, Zermatt and the Glacier Paradise are amazing. Bring warm clothes even if you go in Summer”

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(KTG361) - Interlaken day trip by bus from Geneva - What the route really offers
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(KTG361) – Interlaken day trip by bus from Geneva

10.(KTG361) – Interlaken day trip by bus from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $191

Travel from Geneva to Interlaken by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking driver-guide and roughly six hours to explore independently. Some departures also visit Lauterbrunnen or suggest Harder Kulm. Food, drinks, and attraction tickets cost extra, so plan your day before boarding.

“Belle activité ! Le guide David et le chauffeur Adsine très sympa et très professionnel ! interlaken en vaut vraiment le détour et je vous le conseille fortement”

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Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva - Lunch and free time in Chamonix
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Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva

11.Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Geneva to Chamonix for about 10 hours. Choose transport only or add the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Montenvers train. You get free time rather than a constant guided walk, with practical help from guides such as Chris, Anthony, Maria, Neil, or David depending on the day.

“Brilliant tour enjoyed ourselves weather was great, wore layers but was not needed our tour guide was good and helpful”

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(KTG302) - Day Trip to Montreux & Château de Chillon from Geneva - The road to Château de Chillon
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(KTG302) – Day Trip to Montreux & Château de Chillon from Geneva

12.(KTG302) – Day Trip to Montreux & Château de Chillon from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Travel from Geneva to Montreux by comfortable coach, visit Chaplin’s World and Château de Chillon, pause in Lavaux, and explore Montreux independently. Guides such as Roger, Norman, Hector, Maggie, and Yolanda have led the trip, though exact stops and add-ons should be confirmed before booking.

“I would have liked more time to spend at Charlie Chaplin studios and Chateau Chillon with a shorter break at Montreux which requires not more than 45 min to stroll through th etown.”

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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Private Day Trip from Geneva - Aiguille du Midi: the high point at 3,842 meters
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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Private Day Trip from Geneva

13.Chamonix and Mont Blanc Private Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $533

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Said, Sakis, Manuel, or Aristotle. Ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car to 3,842 meters, explore Chamonix, and take the Montenvers railway toward the Mer de Glace. Tickets and lunch depend on the package.

“We had a great day- our driver/guide Sakis was great, very friendly, fun, knowledgeable. He made sure we knew where to go and how to time everything perfectly. The sights are amazing, Mont Blanc, the ice caves are stunning. The town of Chamonix is beautiful, Sakis brought us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch. I, my husband, and our 3 teenage kids had a wonderful day!”

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Private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva from Geneva - Geneva’s harbor and Mont Blanc views
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Private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva from Geneva

14.Private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Join Nico for a private three-hour sailing cruise from Cologny. On his 24-foot monohull, you can learn basic sailing, help steer and handle the sails, or simply enjoy Geneva’s harbor, Mont Blanc, and Lake Geneva. A bold crew can pass through the Jet d’Eau’s spray. The cruise runs in English and returns to its starting point.

“We had an amazing time with Nico! It was so fun to chat with him and he’s an awesome teacher. It was a beautiful day and we would come back in a heartbeat!”

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Private Trip from Geneva to Gruyeres: Cheese & Chocolate Tasting - Gruyères village, castle, and lunch
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Private Trip from Geneva to Gruyeres: Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

15.Private Trip from Geneva to Gruyeres: Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Geneva to Gruyères with a driver-guide such as Tim, Henry, or Prosper. Visit Maison Cailler for Swiss chocolate tastings, La Maison du Gruyère for cheese making and samples, then stroll the medieval village and optional castle. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and both factory admissions are included.

“Tim was an amazing guide for my family and I! We had an incredible time learning more about the area and Gruyeres, specifically. We truly enjoyed every part of the day and appreciate how enjoyable Tim made everything for us. I would absolutely recommend making this trip part of your itinerary!”

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New in Day Trips from Geneva

★ 5.0Private Trip from Geneva to Annecy in France7 reviews
★ 3.5Private Trip from Geneva to Swiss Riviera Montreux & Chamonix6 reviews
★ 5.0Private Arrival Transfer: from Geneva Airport to Verbier5 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer from Geneva City to Geneva Airport4 reviews
★ 5.0Swiss Wine Tasting at Lavaux Vineyards: Private Trip from Geneva5 reviews
★ 3.5Private Arrival Transfer: from Geneva Airport to Geneva City10 reviews
★ 4.0Lake Annecy Private Day Trip from GenevaFrom $5244 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour to Glacier 3000 – High level experience -from GenevaFrom $6234 reviews
★ 4.5Full-Day Private Tour from Geneva to AnnecyFrom $4974 reviews
★ 5.0Geneva Day Trip to Mont Blanc glacier and 3860m TopFrom $2944 reviews
★ 3.5(KTG114) – Chamonix Skiing day from GenevaFrom $2735 reviews
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