Switzerland · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Follow a local guide through Zurich’s old town in a small group of up to 16. You’ll ride the Polybahn, see medieval ruins, visit Grossmünster and Fraumünster, find Lenin’s former Zurich address, and hear local stories often missed on a first visit.
“Loved getting to tour Zurich Old Town! She was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Would highly recommend!”
Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at 15. See the Town Hall, Basel Minster, Grossbasel streets, original Opera House, and Tinguely fountain, while hearing local stories and sampling Swiss sweets. Guides including Jonas, Jean, Lina, Lena, and Ray have led highly praised tours.
“The weather was fairly miserable with rain but our guide Jonas presented Basel in a historical and well educated tour of the city. Would highly recommend!!”
This self-guided English game leads you through 12 Geneva landmarks in about 2¼ to 2¾ hours. Use your phone to solve clues and move from Temple de Saint-Gervais to the Empress Sissi Monument. There is no guide, fixed start time, or attraction admission to pay, making it a flexible choice for independent explorers.
“Ottimo modo divertente per girare i punti più importanti delle città con la simpatia delle storie e degli indovinelli”
Meet your private guide, often Violetta, at Lugano’s Palazzo Civico at 11:00 am. Over two hours, you’ll walk from the cathedral and Piazza della Riforma to Santa Maria degli Angioli, LAC, and Ciani Park, with history, culture, photo stops, and personal tips for the rest of your stay.
“Violetta is one of the most knowledgeable guides I’ve ever had. We toured Lugano one quiet Sunday morning and she made the city come alive for us.”
Walk from Bessières Bridge through Lausanne’s old town with a private local guide. See the cathedral, Château St-Maire, Palais de Rumine, Escaliers du Marché, Rue de Bourg, Montbenon, and Musée de l’Elysée. Your guide adjusts the route to your pace and interests, with entry fees and personal costs separate.
“My guide was awesome, and showed me aspects of his town Lausanne that are definitely hidden gems. BEST. TOUR. EVER!”
Pick a summit, a lake or a cellar.
