15 Mountain Excursions in Zurich Worth Booking

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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2.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86Best value

See Zurich by coach, on foot, ferry, and cable car in 4.5 hours. You’ll visit Old Town, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, ETH Zurich, and Felsenegg viewpoint. Guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia are praised for clear commentary. The tour runs in English and Spanish and returns to central Zurich.

“Gave us a nice view of Zurich outside of the Old Town area. Our guide, Adolfo, was knowledgeable, and he kept the group prompt and on time.”

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3.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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4.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111Top rated

Spend about six hours seeing Zurich on foot and by public transport, with a local guide such as Greg or Patricia. Visit the old town, Polyterrasse, Lindenhof, Lake Zurich, and either Felsenegg or Uetliberg. The tour includes the funicular, ferry, and mountain transport, but requires brisk walking, hills, stairs, and comfortable weather-ready clothing.

“Great fun, and I learned so much. The views were amazing. I would definitely recommend. Good workout on the hills too!”

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5.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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6.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

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

This six-hour small-group tour with guides such as Greg, Patricia, and Vasi combines Zurich’s Old Town, public transport, a 45-minute Lake Zurich cruise, and an aerial cable car to Felsenegg. Expect hills, cobblestones, a short forest walk, Swiss history, and sweeping views toward the Alps. Lunch is not included.

“Amazing tour! Patricia was a great tour guide. I loved walking through Zurich and really learning about the city. Bonus was also getting the boat ride and cable car.”

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7.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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8.Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $191

Travel by coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Stans, then ride a vintage funicular and the roofless CabriO cable car to Mt. Stanserhorn. You’ll explore Lucerne independently, hike near the summit, visit Marmot Park, and return by public train. The tour is partly guided, with independent time at the mountain.

“Easy trip with a great tour guide! Had everything organized for us and was the perfect amount of time to do everything we wanted to. Did the stanserhorn trip and the guide checked us in, told us what to do, and made it so incredibly easy. Super enjoyable!”

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9.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $756

Travel from Zurich to car-free Zermatt by train, explore its wooden old village, then ride the Gornergrat railway to 3,135 meters for views of the Matterhorn, Gorner Glacier, Monte Rosa, and other high peaks. A local guide handles the connections, but expect a very long day with limited time on site.

“Gornergrat views and the Zermatt town is absolutely astounding. Our guide negotiated the 8 or so train connections that day expertly. However, we were, surprisingly, the only two in the group that day, so direct conversation on the 3-4 hour train rides to and from destinations was a large part of the trip. Unfortunately, our views on life didn’t align well. We listened and were polite, but uncomfortable. Being American, we know our country is very unpopular right now, but not one positive thing was said about it during the day and it got a little hard to hear after a while.”

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10.Grindelwald First – Top of Adventure from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel by coach from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, then ride the cable car to Mt. First for the Cliff Walk, First View platform, and optional alpine adventures. The tour is partly guided, with free time on the mountain and in Grindelwald. Guides such as Bernadette, Angela, and Konrad have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“The tour itself was so amazing! One of the most fun days I have ever experienced, and the views on top of Mount First, and the whole way down, are truly incredible. I went on a Saturday, so be prepared to be waiting in line for each activity. We weren't expecting this, and it was a bit of a rush to catch the bus at the end as a result. The only negative I have was that the tour company was a bit disorganized. They put the wrong meeting address on our voucher, and we were almost late for the bus from Zurich, and they forgot to give us the…”

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11.Small group tour to Schilthorn & Interlaken from Zurich (KTZ362)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $263

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Zurich to Schilthorn and Interlaken in a small group of up to 27 people. Your driver-guide handles transport and cable-car tickets, while you explore independently. Expect huge Alpine views, the Thrill Walk, James Bond displays, and a short stop in Interlaken.

“Perfeita. Muito pontual e o guia foi sensacional. Super indico. Lá é lindo. Perfeição total. Simplesmente como planejamos.”

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12.Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend about four and a half hours with a guide exploring Zurich’s Old Town, financial district, university quarter, Lake Zurich, and nearby Golden Coast. You’ll cross the lake by ferry and ride the aerial cable car to Felsenegg for city, lake, and Alpine views. During maintenance, the cable car is replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train.

“Guide was knowledgeable and provided clear commentary. We met a very nice couple from Sweden, which made the tour even more so pleasant. The cable car ride was great and the restaurant at the top of the cable car ride had good food.”

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13.2-Day Alps Tour from Zurich: Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $804

Travel from Zurich to Mt Pilatus and Mt Titlis by coach, cable car, cogwheel train, boat, and the Rotair revolving cable car. You get guided transport, free time, a buffet breakfast, one hotel night, glacier attractions, and Lucerne sightseeing. Confirm the overnight location before booking, as arrangements can vary.

“Absolutely wonderful! We weren't sure what to expect from this tour, but it was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed every element of the two day tour. Our night's stay on Mount Pilatus was magnificent - the views spectacular, the setting perfect. The included dinner and breakfast were excellent, and the ambience and service exceptional. Our experience was fabulous and definitely 5 star.”

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14.2-Day Mt Rigi Tour from Zurich Including Mineral Baths and Lake Lucerne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $622

Travel from Zurich to Mount Rigi by coach, cable car, and cogwheel train, then spend the night at Hotel Rigi Kaltbad with spa access, dinner, and breakfast. You’ll have free time at Rigi-Kulm and in Lucerne, plus a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise. This is a partly guided trip, so careful attention to the written schedule matters.

“This is an amazing experience, definitely do this! Views, nature, mineral baths and city of Lucerne are 10 out of 10! Good for people of any age. You have exactly enough time for everything. Note! In mountains is colder then in the city, I was in October, temperature was around 0 degrees celsious, so don't forget a warm cloth.”

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15.Mt. Titlis First Time Ski Experience from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $237

Travel by coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride the cable car to Trübsee for a one-hour beginner ski and snow-tubing session. Continue to the 3,028-meter Mt. Titlis summit if you choose that option. English and Spanish guidance is provided, while snow-park staff assist in English and German.

“The 4 of us loved this experience (kids 10 & 12). The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and helpful. We loved Lucerne and then Mt Titlis was breathtaking. Thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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