The 8 Best Museum Visits in Switzerland

1.The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Spend about one to two hours exploring Lausanne’s Olympic Museum across three floors. Your mobile ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions plus digital content, with displays on athletes, host cities, volunteers, torches, uniforms, and Olympic history. The museum is self-guided, wheelchair-accessible, near public transportation, and includes a boutique and panoramic restaurant.

“L’ambiance et la quantité d’expositions sont impressionnantes et la partie interactive permet de rendre l’expérience plus fun.”

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2.Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend up to a full day at Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, where aircraft, locomotives, cars, boats, space displays, simulators, and interactive technology exhibits explain how people move. Your ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions. Add the planetarium, Filmtheatre, or Swiss Chocolate Adventure separately if you want more.

“Era tutto molto interessante è bello, anche se ci sono già stato. Per i bambini è molto bello perché hanno moltissime cosa da fare e diversi giochi. Mio nipote di 5 anni si è divertito molto.”

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3.Zurich Highlights City Tour with Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

This 2-hour-15-minute coach tour gives you a quick look at Zurich’s main districts, Lake Zurich, Zürichberg, and the medieval Old Town. You’ll walk through the Altstadt, see St. Peter’s huge clock and Fraumünster’s Chagall windows, then return to Sihlquai until March 31, 2026. Add the FIFA Museum for an independent visit with an audio guide.

“Very nice overview of Zurich for 1st time. Good value. Great leader and driver. Especially given how busy it was!!”

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4.Tour in Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum From Zurich With pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from your Zurich hotel to Kilchberg, visit Lindt Home of Chocolate with an audio guide, watch production through windows, and sample unlimited chocolate. The service includes pickup only, not standard return transport. Allow extra time to confirm your entry slot and plan your way back.

“Excellent information and treats at the Lindt home of chocolates shop and museum. Nice staff and run well.”

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5.FIFA Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Visit Zurich’s FIFA Museum at your chosen time and explore more than 1,000 football objects, including the original FIFA World Cup Trophy. An audio guide is available in English, German, and French. Allow one to two hours for displays, films, football history, and the giant interactive pinball game.

“A great experience. I am not a massive fan of football but still really enjoyed the nostalgia this attraction had to offer.”

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6.Swiss Chocolate Adventure at Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 60 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

At Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, you ride in a cart shaped like a chocolate cube through 10 multimedia stops covering cocoa, Swiss chocolate making, transport, and sales. The 30-minute experience uses audio commentary in eight languages, aromas, video, and sensory effects. You also receive a Swiss chocolate sample, making this a handy family activity.

“Great activity for adults and kids. It was a learning experience and the chocolates were great. The time spent with the chocolatier was the right amount to keep the kid’s attention”

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7.Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $59

See Zurich by air-conditioned coach, walk through the medieval Old Town, and take a one-hour public lake cruise with an audio guide. The route includes Bahnhofstrasse, the financial district, Zürichberg, St. Peter Church, Fraumünster, and lakeside villas. Add the FIFA Museum if you choose that option.

“A great way to get a feel for Zurich -A great trip with a terrific tour guide and we really liked the boat trip as well”

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8.Art, Castle & Aliens: Gruyères Full-Day Tour to HR Giger Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $330Top rated

Travel from Geneva with guide Gabor in a comfortable vehicle for a full day in Gruyères. Explore the HR Giger Museum and bar, Gruyères Castle, the medieval town, and Maison Cailler. The small group has up to six people, with hotel pickup, scenic views, and audio available in several languages.

“Gabor was an excellent guide. Our group had different interests and he was able to adapt the day to accommodate different activities running at the same time.”

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