15 Tours in Montreux Worth Booking

1.Maison Cailler chocolate factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Our pick

Visit Maison Cailler in Broc, near Montreux, for a 45-minute to 90-minute self-guided experience covering chocolate from the Aztecs to modern inventions. Interactive displays explain cocoa and production before a generous tasting. English is offered, and Spanish audio may also be available. Admission is included.

“erg leuke rondleiding met waardevolle informatie. Zeer vriendelijke medewerkers en een werkelijk prachtige shop om van te snoepen.”

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2.Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Visit Château de Chillon at your own pace with a mobile admission ticket. Follow the printed route through Savoy halls, courtyards, towers, armory, and lakeside rooms, or add an audioguide for more context. The castle sits beside Lake Geneva, with bus and train access, a café nearby, and about one to two hours needed for a brisk visit.

“The castle is a really cool experience. The audio guide you can buy is very informative and keeps you moving around the castle so you can see the most possible.”

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3.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Make your own way to Les Diablerets, collect your ticket, and ride the panoramic cable car to 3,000 meters. Your admission includes Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier Walk, Ice Express chairlift, and the fun park. Allow about three hours, dress warmly, and choose a clear day for the best views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

“Le peau walk by tissus était fermé pour cause de vent fort. Malheureusement aucune communication à ce sujet au départ ni à l'arrivée au glacier”

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4.Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

You visit Maison Cailler in Broc, Gruyère, Switzerland, where the country’s oldest surviving chocolate brand makes treats with local milk, sustainable cocoa, and quality ingredients. Admission is included, English is offered, and the visit takes about one to three hours. No guide name or hands-on workshop is specified.

“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”

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5.Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons – 3 hours Verbier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet PDS Snowsport at Verbier Bike Park for a private three-hour ski or snowboard lesson with Claudio, Paloma, or another instructor. Your session is shaped around your level and goals, from first turns on a beginner slope to technique work and guided piste runs. Lift passes are not included.

“Completely new, and nervous, skier. Claudio was patient, kind, and clear - for the first half-hour I was adamant that skiing wasn’t for me; however, by the end I was confidently traversing the beginner’s slope, thanks to his instructions! Filled me with confidence and belief. Very highly recommended.”

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6.In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38

Meet at Montreux’s covered market at 5:30 pm for a gentle one-hour English tour tracing Freddie Mercury and Queen through the town. You’ll pass the Casino Barrière, hear stories drawn from Peter Freestone’s testimony, view archival photos and videos, and finish at Freddie’s statue. The route covers about 1 km and is limited to 15 people.

“El estudio de grabaciones y la vista de su departamento y los lugares donde el caminaba y se inspiraba”

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7.Round trip cruise from Montreux to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Take a CGN boat from Quai Edouard-Jaccoud in Montreux along Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle and nearby towns. The roughly two-hour cruise offers grand lake and mountain views, onboard restrooms, mobile entry, and the option to leave the boat at Chillon. Check the timetable carefully before planning your return.

“This was a great journey. Saw lots of spectacular sights. Would definitely recommend. We were lucky we had the perfect weather”

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8.In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury (Extended 2h30 version)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Follow Freddie Mercury and Queen through Montreux on an easy 2-kilometer walk lasting about 2 hours 30 minutes. Your English-speaking guide uses rare images and video, visits music-related sites near the Casino Barrière, and finishes at the lakeside Freddie Mercury statue. The free Queen Studio Experience can be visited separately.

“Nonostante la giornata di pioggia siamo state trasportate dalla magia e dall’atmosfera di Montreux, il tour operator molto simpatico e disponibile, e che dire, il tour è stato a dir poco emozionante! Dalle immagini ai video alla passeggiata per il lungolago, super consigliata!”

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9.Day trip to Glacier 3000 from Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel by bus from Montreux to Les Diablerets, then spend about four hours around Glacier 3000. Choose transport only, add the cable car, or select the Gold option with the Peak Walk by Tissot, Swiss tasting, and Alpine Coaster. Guides such as Normunds, Bobby, and Roger have helped make the trip enjoyable, though timing and guide quality can vary.

“Normunds was a fantastic tour guide. He really made our trip. Very informative, let us make the most of the day. We wouldn’t have known all the things to do with out him. He was so funny as well. Gave us a good laugh along the way. The views were stunning, the bridge and walking in the glazier all fantastic what an incredible experience”

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10.Full Day Private Ski Lesson in Verbier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours skiing Verbier with a private ES instructor chosen around your goals and ability. You can meet at your hotel, a café, the lift, or Mountain Air Verbier. Guides such as Martina, Kate, Jonas, Mattia, and JT have helped children, beginners, families, and advanced skiers make better use of the mountain.

“Our family had Jonas for the week in Verbier.”

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11.Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $104

Travel by bus from Montreux through the Swiss Alps to Les Diablerets and Col du Pillon. Ride the cable car to Glacier 3000, cross the Peak Walk suspension bridge, and choose seasonal activities such as the Alpine slide, chairlift, sledding, or dog sledding. Guides including David, Roger, Tom, Bob, and Zac add local color.

“The views were incredible, weather perfect. We had a great time. Van was comfortable, driver experienced and professional.”

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12.Day Trip to Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise from Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $206

Ride from Montreux to Zermatt, switch to an electric vehicle at Täsch, then take the Matterhorn Express toward Glacier Paradise at 3,883 meters. You get free time in Zermatt, access to the Glacier Palace and viewing platform when the cable car runs, and help from a driver-guide such as Bibis. Lunch is not included.

“We were picked up promptly at 8:30 in Montreux. Our driver was exceptional. Knowledgeable, funny and very nice. Zermatt is an absolutely what I think of as a quintessential Swiss village. The Matterhorn itself is magic. Glacier Paradise was fantastic. Word to the wise, if the weather forecast is cloudy you will not see a single mountain top. Keep your eyes on the weather. But the cable car ride up, the beautiful ice sculptures inside and the potato rosti made to order are above and beyond.”

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13.Explore Montreux in 60 minutes with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

See Montreux through a local’s eyes in a small group of up to eight. In about an hour, you’ll connect the Freddie Mercury tribute, Casino Barrière, Chillon Castle, and Freddie’s former Territet home. The route adapts to your pace and interests, though transport and entry fees are extra.

“This is a wonderful experience, totally worth it especially with Adrienna. She was marvelous and made it educational with facts, fun and very flexible”

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14.Private Gruyères Tour Including Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $358

Travel from Montreux, Vevey, or Lausanne with private guide Emmanuel to Gruyères for cheese, castle views, and free village time, then visit Maison Cailler in Broc for chocolate tastings. Pickup and return are included, with a flexible day suited to families and small groups of four or more.

“Emmanuel was so attentive to our desires and needs. He helped us see the obvious sites around Montreux, but he also went out of his way to give us an insiders view of this beautiful and amazing area. Thanks Emmanuel you are a part of a most memorable experience!”

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15.Montreux Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

This self-guided Montreux scavenger hunt takes you from Rue du Pont through the lakeside town, with stops at Freddie Mercury’s statue, Eurovision Square, the Montreux Palace gardens, and the Jazz Festival area. Use the app to follow clues, answer questions, complete photo tasks, and compete with your group. Plan on one to two hours, with no fixed time limit.

“This was a great way to learn about the city of Montreux and explore some of the city. I would recommend this to everyone that is looking to explore a new city. It takes you to some places that you wouldn't normally go to when planning your journey. Especially to another country.”

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