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The 15 Best Day Trips from Zurich

42 tours  ·  from $67 a head

Zurich reaches three summits, a waterfall, Liechtenstein and the Bernese Oberland inside a day. The 15 below are sorted by how far they go and what the ticket covers, with pickup points and return times.

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich - Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and Ice Flyer
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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

1.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride cable cars to Mount Titlis at 3,000 meters. You will see the Glacier Cave, cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, and, weather permitting, ride the Ice Flyer. Winter visitors can choose beginner skiing and snow tubing instead.

“Well organized. Love our time to explore in Lucern by ourselves. We visited several churches and Christmas markets. The ride to the top of the mountain was amazing and the ice cave and cliff were great. Our weather was sleet and snow but still enjoyed ourselves”

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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich - Rapperswil: castle views and free time by Lake Zurich
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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

Leave Zurich at 11 a.m. with an English-speaking guide for Rapperswil, Vaduz, and the Swiss Alps. You’ll have free time in each stop, WiFi on the coach, and views across Lake Zurich, Toggenburg, the Rhine Valley, and Lake Walen. Heidiland is seasonal, with Werdenberg replacing it from November through March.

“I loved this tour. The beauty of the scenery was impressive. Carsten, our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.”

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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich - Leaving Zurich at 8:30 in the Morning
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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

3.Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

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

Travel from Zurich through Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch, 11,333 feet above sea level. You will ride a cogwheel train, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, then descend by the Eiger Express. Guides such as Kid and Raymond are praised for organization and photos, though guide style can vary.

“Our tour guide Kidd was hilarious and informative! He made the trip time pass fast with his humor and knowledge!”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland - Interlaken gives you a quick taste of the region
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

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

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

Travel from Zurich through Interlaken and Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch, 11,332 feet above sea level. Your guide handles the gondola, cogwheel train, and return coach while you visit the Sphinx Observatory, Alpine Sensation, and Ice Palace. Guides on different departures include Lars, Monica, Andrea, and Eduardo.

“Our guides Weili and Annette were amazing! We went on such a great day with beautiful weather. We had an hour stop at Interlaken to look around and explore and enjoy the views of the mountains. Awesome view of the alps (check out the pictures!). Ice palace was really cool! Being up at such a high altitude was an experience. We had a bus ride, cable car ride, and train ride on the way up. On the way back we had a train ride and bus ride. Tour started at 8am in Zurich and we were back in Zurich for around 830am. Long day but absolutely worth it!! Stunning and…”

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich - The optional boat ride near the crashing water
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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

5.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 Castle Laufen and the thunderous Rhine Falls, with an optional summer boat ride for CHF 12. Then stroll through Stein am Rhein, a medieval town lined with painted houses. Guides such as Francesca, Bjorn, Monika, and Cristian are noted for clear explanations and friendly service.

“This was my least favorite excursion from Zürich. It was a decent enough trip, just not as good as some of the others. The waterfall was cool, but that's really all there is to do...see the waterfall. The small village we went to afterwards was cool, but we didn't really spend much time there.”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise - Lucerne in 50 minutes
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

6.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 by coach, gondola, aerial cable car, cogwheel railway, and boat. You get guided transport, free time in Lucerne, a short summit walk, and sweeping Alpine views. The route changes in late October and November, when a lunch voucher replaces the boat cruise.

“The alps were beautiful and all of the fun ways to travel around Pilatus were spectacular. We loved the gondola and the train down the mountain. Our guide, Milton, was very friendly and on top of things! We loved his humor and enjoyed the whole tour!”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich - Grindelwald gets the best part of the day
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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

7.Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $147

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich into the Bernese Oberland with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. You get free time in Interlaken, three and a half hours in Grindelwald for options such as Mount First, then an hour in Lauterbrunnen Valley. Guides including Milton, Bernie, Roberto, and Isabelle have earned warm praise, but winter delays can cut into sightseeing.

“Wow... Where do I start!? It was amazing, loved the whole day. Our 2 tour guides were lovely, full of knowledge and help you get around. They helped with taking photos and making the experience amazing! The actual places themselves are just beautiful! 100% recommend the trip and this tour company! Thank you.”

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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich - Laufen Castle sets up the waterfall visit
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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Zurich through Swiss vineyards and farming villages to Rhine Falls. Your guide covers local history, Laufen Castle, and Schaffhausen’s Munot Fortress. Entry is included, while the seasonal boat ride costs extra. Guides may lead in English and Spanish.

“The view of falls from upper and lower sites. The guide was outstanding in picturing not only the falls but whole trip.”

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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich - Grindelwald, the Glacier Village
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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

9.Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 360 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Spend 11.5 hours traveling by deluxe coach from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, with free time in both Alpine towns. You can add a summer cable-car ride to Mt. First at 2,168 meters. Guides such as Kid and Hans have received warm praise, but the basic outing can feel more like transport than a fully guided tour.

“Travellers need to read details of tour very carefully. I found many travellers mistaken Kid ( our tour guide) , not responsible. Kid are the best in Europe that we had met ( we did numerous of tour around Europe. ) The problem are the details of tour need to be carefully read by travellers. At our various European tour , they call them Tour Directors at Trafalgar, Cost Saver , Insight Vacations . I my personal opinion no one can compare with Kid ( he from Asian) . We will voted him the best of all .”

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Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich - Titisee-Neustadt and the Drubba cuckoo clock visit
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Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

10.Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 336 reviews · from $103

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich into Germany’s Black Forest, stopping in Titisee-Neustadt for a cuckoo clock demonstration, lake time, and Black Forest cake. Then return to Switzerland for Rhine Falls. The seven-hour trip includes a guide and Drubba showroom visit, but food and the optional waterfall boat ride cost extra.

“The views on the bus ride, the town of Titisee, and the Rhine Falls were all amazing! We wish we would have more time at the locations, but definitely a recommended tour. Our tour guide tried his best, but unfortunately his English wasn't great, which did distract a bit from fully enjoying the experience.”

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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride - Riding up Mount Rigi by cable car and train
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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

11.Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Zurich to Weggis, ride a cable car and historic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, then cruise Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. This partly guided day trip gives you transport, tickets, route notes, and free time rather than all-day guiding. Guides such as Bruno, Fernando, Cecilia, and Adolfo have been praised for clear instructions.

“We weren’t aware that our tour wasn’t accompanied by a guide. We were just dropped off to do our own thing and then told to meet at a place and given a small map. A bit stressful spending our time trying to find where we were to be picked up.”

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Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich - The scenic ride from Zurich to Lucerne
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Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

12.Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 196 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne by air-conditioned coach with a multilingual guide, hear about Swiss history along the way, and enjoy a short introduction to Chapel Bridge and the city center. You then have about six hours to explore alone, take a lake cruise, visit museums, or follow the included audio guide before returning to Zurich.

“Amazing tour our guide Angela was great at explaining everything Lucerne is worth the time & price it”

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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne - Engelberg and the climb to 3,020 meters
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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

13.Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from central Zurich to Engelberg, then rise to Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters by cable car and the revolving Rotair gondola. Your two hours on top include the Cliff Walk, glacier cave, Ice Flyer, and snow activities when operating. Guides such as Carsten, Raymond, and Xia are praised for clear directions and local stories, followed by about an hour in Lucerne.

“Absolutely fantastic! We travelled on the busiest day of the year, the queues were horrendous but the tour and the tour guide were just amazing!”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich - The Glacier Express section from Chur to Andermatt
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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

14.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $599

Travel from Zurich through Chur and the Swiss Alps on a reserved Glacier Express section to Andermatt, then continue to Lucerne by train. A guide handles tickets, connections, and commentary, with stops for Chur and Lucerne. Busy dates may bring route or train changes, so check final instructions carefully.

“Anna was great. Very enjoyable train rides and lots of local information. Saw a lot in one day. Loved the glacier express and touring Lucerne.”

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Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne - The road to Engelberg and the first mountain views
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Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne

15.Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 160 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Travel by coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg in about 9.5 hours. You get live commentary on the drive, roughly 50 minutes in Lucerne, and about three hours to explore Engelberg independently. Guides such as Adel, Adolfo, and Martin have earned praise for clear, friendly information. Mt. Titlis is an optional upgrade, not part of the base price.

“Both cities are lovely but there was absolutely not enough time to really appreciate Lucerne. If we had an extra day we would have gone back as this tour did not provide very much time there. Engelberg is charming.”

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