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The 15 Private Tours in Switzerland That Earn Their Price

134 tours  ·  from $35 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private - Is $292.46 a Fair Price?
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

1.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 393 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $292Our pick

Travel from Zurich in a comfortable van with a driver-guide and up to eight people. Stop at turquoise Lake Lungern, hike to Giessbach Falls, enjoy two hours in Grindelwald, and walk through Lauterbrunnen. Guides such as Carlos, Marjorie, Anouar, and Michael are known for helpful local insight and photo stops.

“The day into the Alps was wonderful. Beautiful scenery and the villages were interesting to walk around. Our guide Anouar was very informative and was enjoyable to spend the day with. Loved hiking up to the waterfall. I was thrilled that there was a hotel pickup. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Ski Lessons - 3 hours Zermatt - Building confidence during the first hour
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Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

2.Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet your private instructor at Bayard Ski Rental by the Sunnegga lift at 9:00 am. PDS Snowsport matches the lesson to your ability, from first turns to blue-run technique. Instruction is available in English, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish. Lift passes, skis, boots, and clothing cost extra.

“Ari, our instructor and guide, was a wonderful host for our adventure. He was patient, knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended.”

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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour - with Cheese Fondue and Wine - Starting near Zurich Central Station
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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

3.Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

See Zurich from a quiet electric tuk-tuk while eating Swiss cheese fondue and drinking white wine. Your private guide takes you from central Zurich along Bahnhofstrasse, across the river, past the Fraumünster and Grossmünster, and through Niederdorf. Guides such as Kurt, Bruno, and Sasha are praised for lively local stories.

“Last minute activity because we needed to change flights to Zurich. Unbelievable guide, highly recommend. Good wine and cheese fondue on a slightly rainy night. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Paradeplatz, where money meets the old town
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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

4.Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk central Zurich with a private English-speaking guide for about two hours. Start at Paradeplatz or arrange pickup from selected hotels, then explore Fraumünster, St. Peter’s, Grossmünster, Roman remains, Lenin’s Zurich, and the city’s finance district. Guides such as Vanessa, Roberto, Liana, and Jonathan tailor the route to your interests.

“Great tour... tour guide was superb. Fun.. great history about the city. It was excellent experience”

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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich - Stechelberg begins the cable-car part of the day
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

5.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,409

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Jungfrau Region with a private guide such as Joshua, Nicole, Manuel, or Fabian. Ride the cable car to car-free Mürren, walk to Gimmelwald, see Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls, and enjoy an outdoor raclette lunch. Pickup is available from hotels in Zurich, Lucerne, Rotkreuz, and nearby areas.

“We had an amazing tour with Joshua! Every spot that we got to tour was more magical than the next. We felt like we got to experience the full Switzerland experience, starting from the welcome bar of chocolate, the hike in the mountains, the authentic Swiss lunch made by Joshua to the farewell gift of cookies. Joshua was a fantastic tour guide with lots of fun energy and great at taking lots of family photos for us. We highly recommend this tour and Joshua. Thank you for helping to make our trip so memorable!”

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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City - The 20-minute private ride
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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

6.Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Meet your AlpTransfer driver in Zurich Airport’s arrivals hall, then ride privately to your Zurich hotel in about 20 minutes. Expect a name board, luggage help, bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Paul, Dimitris, and Daniel have earned praise for clear communication, while delayed flights and waiting-time rules need careful attention.

“Friendly guy was waiting inside the Zurich airport for us with a name sign. Loaded and unloaded all our luggage! Such a treat after a long, transatlantic flight--we were beat! So much easier than car rental or public transportation. Thank you for the great service!”

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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva! - What the fondue meal really includes
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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

7.The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Ride through Geneva in a private eTukTuk while eating Swiss cheese fondue and drinking wine. Your guide may include two of three areas: Lake Geneva, the Old City, or Carouge. Guides such as Carlos, Sebastian, and Mohammed are praised for friendly storytelling, but the ride can be bumpy and the fondue is a light cheese-and-bread meal.

“Loved see the United Nations building! Fondue was delicious and loved how cleverly the table was set up to have a spot for everything!”

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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour) - Klausenpass, cheese, and raclette outdoors
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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

8.The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,407

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking Myswisspanorama guide, such as Fabian, Elia, or Marc, traveling from Zurich into the Schwyz, Uri, and Glarus Alps. Expect quiet viewpoints, village history, a raclette picnic, a waterfall walk, and chocolate tasting, with hotel pickup and return.

“Our tour with Bruno was the first one of the trip. I almost felt like we could home after our tour with him today! He fit in so many amazing sights into one day! It was an absolute blast visiting the small local towns and learning about the areas and what they are known for. Bruno is not only kind and fun but a wealth of knowledge as he shared fun facts with us all day! He made us an amazing picnic lunch (he didn’t even know “raclette” was on my food bucket list!) and we ate amidst a stunning background of scenery. We are so thankful for Bruno and…”

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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif - Passing Geneva’s beaches and lakeside park
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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

9.Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Join Julien for a 90-minute private cruise from Geneva’s Eaux-Vives port. You’ll pass the water jet, Geneva’s beaches, and a leafy lakeside park while enjoying an aperitif with wine or champagne and light snacks. Julien adds local history and personal insight, and warm-weather departures may include time for a short swim.

“Julien was a gracious host and great captain. Good conversation and knowledgeable about the area. Would highly recommend spending time on the lake for a different perspective of Geneva.”

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Zurich: Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride - Bahnhofstrasse: Zurich’s polished opening scene
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Zurich: Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride

10.Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $418

Join Lino for a private three to four hour walk through Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, Old Town, Lake Zurich, and Grossmünster. You’ll ride the Polybahn, stop for a local snack and hot chocolate, and receive edited photos plus a short travel reel. Hotel pickup in central Zurich is optional.

“I had an amazing time touring Zurich with Lino. I’m so glad I decided to book this tour. I learned a lot about Zurich and Swiss culture. The photoshoot was a lot of fun. We stopped for hot chocolate at a cafe with a beautiful display of chocolates and pastries. Thanks for a great afternoon. If you ever find yourself in Zurich, it’s definitely worth booking a tour with Lino.”

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Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

11.Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours exploring Lucerne with a private English-speaking guide. Tony, Anthony, Ethan, Roberto, or another Loop Tours guide may lead you through the Chapel Bridge, Old Town, and Lion Monument, with a picnic and Swiss chocolate tasting along the way. Hotel pickup is available, and the tour is limited to your group of up to two.

“Ethan was very friendly and informative of sights and places. The snack was tasty and the stop for chocolates a treat. I would like to suggest with potential inclement weather to bring a towel to wipe off the seat when wet from sprinkles and to provide some kind of leg covering. Otherwise loved the personal touch.”

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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours - Squares, lanes, and daily life in the old town
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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

12.Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore Lucerne with a private English or German-speaking guide, often Timon or Stephan, on a three-hour walk from the station to the lake. See the Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, Musegg Wall, Lion Monument, and more, with Swiss cheese and chocolate tasting, local stories, photo stops, and optional tower climbs.

“It was a wonderful experience. Timon is a local and, it is clear, loves Lucerne. He is very knowledgeable about the history, politics and art of the town. He speaks English really well and can explain things very clearly. He brought us around the old and new parts of the city and told us about the traditions and customs. I would strongly recommend visitors to Lucerne to go on the tour with him.”

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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day) - Altdorf, Wilhelm Tell, and the canton of Uri
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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

13.Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private Myswisspanorama guide such as Marc, Fabian, Joshua, or Elia, traveling from Zurich, Lucerne, or Zug into Central Switzerland. Expect flexible stops, Alpine viewpoints, small villages, a waterfall, local cheese, raclette, and chocolate. The day is built around your interests rather than a fixed group schedule.

“Marc did a great job showing us the swiss countryside despite the late spring weather. Had a great time and would definitely recommend!”

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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - Basel sights you might cover in two hours
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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

14.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet your Basel guide at your hotel or cruise terminal and shape the walk around your interests. Guides such as Paola, Rahel, Michael, Marc, and Francis have led tours covering Old Town history, architecture, art, the Rhine, local food, and practical city tips. Expect a private route, plenty of questions, and lots of walking, including some steep hills.

“Amazing Perfect tour of Basel with Rahel!! She was flexible, informative, and very helpful Took lots of photos of us together, instead of selfies… Highly recommend Rahel for the best experienced tour guide”

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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local - What a two-hour Bern walk can cover
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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

15.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Plan a private two-to-six-hour Bern walk with a Lokafyer host such as James, Anand, Graham, Ruben, or Severine. Set the meeting time, starting point, and interests in advance. Expect a flexible look at Bern’s old town, local life, river views, and less familiar corners, with entrance fees and food extra.

“Had a great tour with James. Wandered about the old town and learned obvious and hidden thing about Bern. Went down to see original gate in the city and first bridge. Learned lots of history. Would recommend to anyone one…”

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