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The 15 Best Tours in Switzerland

495 tours  ·  from $7 a head

A week here disappears into train times and cable-car fares. The 15 below are the days that earn the money, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h) - Why this Geneva chocolate tour works so well
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Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

1.Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Geneva for a three-hour walk through five chocolateries, a pastry shop, and a surprise stop. You’ll taste about 12 treats, hear stories of chocolate and Geneva, visit the Old Town, and cross Lake Geneva by boat. Guides may include Paul, Ethan, Olivia, Anatole, or Isabelle.

“This was an INCREDIBLE tour of Geneva - Paul was the BEST tour guide. What an incredible, and unexpected, way to see Geneva up close. Paul taught us so many fun things about chocolate, and about the history and culture of Geneva. We had a lovely walk along the lakeside, walked into city center, and got to visit some great chocolate shops along the way. This is a great tour for all - including families with young kids - super easy walk, fun time and great company. Thank you again Paul!!”

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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

2.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

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

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

3.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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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken - What the 10 to 20 minute flight feels like
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Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

4.Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $252

Fly tandem from Beatenberg above Interlaken with a professional pilot, then glide 10 to 20 minutes over Lake Thun and the Jungfrau peaks. The small group, clear safety briefing, scenic van ride, and optional CHF 40 photo package make this a polished first paragliding experience. Guides such as Yannick, Dan, and Krisha are known for friendly flights and optional spins.

“Awesome experience! Wonderful guides that took us on the flight. The weather was spectacular to give us a great flight.”

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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

5.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

6.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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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip - Aiguille du Midi and the glass box
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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

7.Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,324 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Geneva to Chamonix with a guide such as Chris, David, Antonio, or Tony, then choose the Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers train, or both. You get Alpine views, free time in Chamonix, and round-trip transport, but mountain weather can cancel the main attractions.

“The tour was very ontime. The schedule and the activities were well explained by the guide. The scenery was very beautiful. Don't forget bringing your gloves and sunglasses.”

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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The 30-minute gondola to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

8.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223

Travel from central Lucerne to Mount Pilatus with an English-speaking guide, ride the panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to 2,132 meters, then descend by cogwheel train and cruise Lake Lucerne. The boat runs from May through October. Seasonal maintenance can replace the cable cars and cruise with trains and a CHF 20 lunch voucher.

“Really nice. Enjoyable, and beautiful. The rides were nice and the scenery was fantastic. The modes of transportation were interesting.”

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride - Lake Zurich and the university quarter
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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

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

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

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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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket - Old Town: 25 minutes for Zurich’s medieval center
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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

10.Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,028 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

This 5-hour-15-minute tour combines a guided Zurich overview, Old Town walk, 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate visit with audio guide and chocolate tasting. Guides such as Daniel, Renate, and Fernando lead the city portion. Add the optional FIFA Museum ticket if you want a self-guided football stop afterward.

“Rebate was our guide. She was punctual, organized, and personable. My 10 year old enjoyed Lindt and the boat ride (despite the chilly weather). I wish we could have visited Lindt a bit longer. We were given the option to stay as long as we liked, but wouldn’t have a guide back.”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - Starting near Lucerne’s main station
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

11.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

From central Lucerne, you travel by coach, cogwheel train, and Eiger Express cableway to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. You’ll pass through Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg, then see the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Aletsch Glacier. Guides such as Kid, Hans, and Raymond are praised for keeping large groups organized and helping with photos.

“A full day adventure. Our tour guide Kid took very good care of us and took lots of pictures for us. Take food as there is not much time to purchase food.”

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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

12.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

13.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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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car - Walking through Zurich’s old town
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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

14.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

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

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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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz - Crossing toward the north shore
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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

15.Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Paddle Lake Brienz from Bönigen with a guide and a maximum of six people. You’ll cross the Lütschine, pass cliffs and Ringgenberg Castle, stop at quiet beaches, and get kayaking tips and photos. No experience is needed, but you must handle a kayak independently. Tours run May to October, with drysuits in colder months.

“We had a wonderful experience. The weather was not ideal but we were given wet suits and jackets and asked if we were comfortable along the whole trip. Our guide, Ryan, was knowledgeable and fun and made the trip even better. We are so glad we did this experience, the lake and scenery were beautiful.”

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