Switzerland · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Switzerland

43 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Swiss old towns are compact, steep in places and built for feet. These 15 walks cover Zurich, Lucerne, Basel, Bern and Geneva, priced by length, with a note on which ones climb.

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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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

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

3.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

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

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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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg - Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and Zurich’s historic core
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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

4.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

This six-hour small-group tour with guides such as Greg, Patricia, and Vasi combines Zurich’s Old Town, public transport, a 45-minute Lake Zurich cruise, and an aerial cable car to Felsenegg. Expect hills, cobblestones, a short forest walk, Swiss history, and sweeping views toward the Alps. Lunch is not included.

“Amazing tour! Patricia was a great tour guide. I loved walking through Zurich and really learning about the city. Bonus was also getting the boat ride and cable car.”

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Stories of Basel's Old Town - Basel Minster, the city’s great visual anchor
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Stories of Basel’s Old Town

5.Stories of Basel’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend two hours walking Basel’s Old Town with a professional guide, visiting the Tinguely Fountain, Barfüsserkirche, Basel Minster, Marktplatz, Town Hall, and Andreasplatz. The tour is offered in English, but may run bilingually in English and German, so confirm the language format before booking.

“Very knowledgeable guide - nice man to tour with - tour was very worthwhile - price was very good. Rained but was still very enjoyable.”

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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

6.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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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich - Lindt and the story of Swiss chocolate
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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

7.Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at Paradeplatz at 11am for a two-hour walk through Zurich’s Old Town. Taste Sprüngli Luxemburgerli, Lindt chocolate, Max pralines, and Teuscher Champagne Truffles while seeing Lindenhof, Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and Cabaret Voltaire. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Annelize, Anna, Magdalena, Vanessa, Noa, and Lincoln.

“Such a fun experience to go to different chocolate stores around town and learn a little more about the history of old town Zürich. Our tour guide anna was so kind and made it a great experience!”

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Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems - Nydegg Bridge and the Aare River
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Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

8.Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk from BearPark through Bern’s medieval center to the Federal Palace with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Zytglogge, Kramgasse, cathedral, Nydegg Bridge, and more in a group of up to 15. Guides including Karina are praised for clear stories, energy, and helpful local suggestions.

“Karina was a fantastic tour guide! Professional, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable—she made our experience in Bern a memorable one and we learned a lot from her during our two-hour tour. The itinerary provided us with a great overview of the Old Town and stops along the way helped bring the history to life. I can’t recommend booking a tour with her enough—thank you, Karina!”

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Basel Historical Old Town Tour - The Roothus and Basel’s civic face
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Basel Historical Old Town Tour

9.Basel Historical Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at 15. See the Town Hall, Basel Minster, Grossbasel streets, original Opera House, and Tinguely fountain, while hearing local stories and sampling Swiss sweets. Guides including Jonas, Jean, Lina, Lena, and Ray have led highly praised tours.

“The weather was fairly miserable with rain but our guide Jonas presented Basel in a historical and well educated tour of the city. Would highly recommend!!”

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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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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

11.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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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)

12.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

13.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

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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Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - The Lakefront, Flower Clock, and Jet d’Eau
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Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Explore Geneva with a private local guide for 2 to 8 hours. Choose your focus, from Old Town history and architecture to the lake, United Nations, Carouge, food, or shopping. Guides such as Rosa, Simon, Claudia, Agnes, and Jurabek have led highly praised tours, though the experience depends on your guide and how clearly you set your priorities.

“The tour guide had a lot of information about Geneva and its history. I got to see a lot and learn a lot! Very nice tour !”

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City tour Basel (walking tour) - Starting at the BIS Tower
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City tour Basel (walking tour)

15.City tour Basel (walking tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk Basel’s central sights in about 80 to 100 minutes with guide Rafael, from the BIS Tower and Tinguely-Brunnen to the Minster, Pfalz, and Rathaus. Expect local explanations, photo stops, time for questions, and advice on places to eat and explore afterward. The small group has a maximum of 14 people.

“Rafael was a wonderful tour guide and his English is very good. He is knowledgeable and was helpful to provide suggestions on places to eat after the tour.”

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