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The 15 Best Tours in Zurich

84 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Zurich is a small old town with an airport and a lake attached, which makes it the country’s best day-trip base. These 15 cover the city itself and the mountains it reaches before lunch, with prices and departure points.

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

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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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

2.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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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

3.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

4.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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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

5.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

6.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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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

7.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

8.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

9.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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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour - Bahnhofstrasse and the city’s polished side
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

10.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Spend about two hours walking Zurich’s medieval core with an English-speaking guide. Visit Lindenhof, Bahnhofstrasse, Fraumünster, Niederdorf, and Grossmünster while hearing local stories and getting food and sightseeing tips from guides such as Eric, Michael, Claudia, and Ann.

“Ann was a great guide with lots of extra advice for those in need. A DELIGHT! This is a worthy adventure.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich - Grindelwald gets the best part of the day
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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

11.Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $147

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich into the Bernese Oberland with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. You get free time in Interlaken, three and a half hours in Grindelwald for options such as Mount First, then an hour in Lauterbrunnen Valley. Guides including Milton, Bernie, Roberto, and Isabelle have earned warm praise, but winter delays can cut into sightseeing.

“Wow... Where do I start!? It was amazing, loved the whole day. Our 2 tour guides were lovely, full of knowledge and help you get around. They helped with taking photos and making the experience amazing! The actual places themselves are just beautiful! 100% recommend the trip and this tour company! Thank you.”

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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich - Laufen Castle sets up the waterfall visit
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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

12.Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 405 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Zurich through Swiss vineyards and farming villages to Rhine Falls. Your guide covers local history, Laufen Castle, and Schaffhausen’s Munot Fortress. Entry is included, while the seasonal boat ride costs extra. Guides may lead in English and Spanish.

“The view of falls from upper and lower sites. The guide was outstanding in picturing not only the falls but whole trip.”

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

13.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

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

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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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary - What this Zurich trolley tour actually gives you
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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

14.Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Ride Zurich’s reinvented trolley for about two hours, passing Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, the Old Town, university quarter, Zürichberg villas, and Lake Zurich. GPS-guided audio plays in 11 languages, with 10-minute photo stops at Hafen Enge and Fraumünster. The tour begins and ends at Sihlquai Bus Terminal.

“We had just a couple hours between train and airport. It was raining on and off. This was perfect way to get a complete overview of the city. Good commentary.”

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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich - Grindelwald, the Glacier Village
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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

15.Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 360 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Spend 11.5 hours traveling by deluxe coach from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, with free time in both Alpine towns. You can add a summer cable-car ride to Mt. First at 2,168 meters. Guides such as Kid and Hans have received warm praise, but the basic outing can feel more like transport than a fully guided tour.

“Travellers need to read details of tour very carefully. I found many travellers mistaken Kid ( our tour guide) , not responsible. Kid are the best in Europe that we had met ( we did numerous of tour around Europe. ) The problem are the details of tour need to be carefully read by travellers. At our various European tour , they call them Tour Directors at Trafalgar, Cost Saver , Insight Vacations . I my personal opinion no one can compare with Kid ( he from Asian) . We will voted him the best of all .”

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