The 10 Best Chillon Castle Tours in Montreux

1.Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux

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

Visit Château de Chillon near Montreux with a prebooked mobile ticket and explore at your own pace. Follow the printed route, add an audio guide for extra context, or choose a costumed guide when available. Allow 1 to 2 hours, though history lovers may want longer. Public transport stops nearby, and Café Byron is 50 meters away.

“Seeing the happy children on the donkey and the pottery. The castle history was quite informative. Easily accessible. Public transportation at the door.”

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2.Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin’s World & Chillon Castle& apéritif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $213

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Swiss Riviera from Geneva by air-conditioned minivan. Visit Chaplin’s World, taste local wine and cheese in Lavaux, cruise Lake Geneva on a Belle Epoque steamer when available, tour Chillon Castle, and finish in Montreux with time for Freddie Mercury and Queen sites. Guides may include Roger, David, or Normunds.

“Chaplin’s World and Chillon Castle great, but not enough time allotted to see them adequately; very rushed. Too much time allotted to morning snack break and in Vevey. Boat cruise enjoyable.”

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3.Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $212

Travel from Geneva to Vevey, Montreux, and Chillon Castle with a driver-guide such as Roger or Normunds. Expect lake and Alpine views, a wine and snack stop in Lavaux, free time in Montreux and Vevey, and included entry to Chillon. Chaplin’s World is a major highlight, but confirm whether its admission is included when booking.

“Excellent tour with packed itinerary, Babis was a good driver and weather was also on our side so overall a very nice day!”

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4.(KTG302) – Day Trip to Montreux & Château de Chillon from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Travel from Geneva to Lake Geneva’s Riviera by coach, visit Chaplin’s World and Château de Chillon, then explore Vevey and Montreux independently. Guides such as Roger, Norman, Hector, Maggie, and Yolanda have led the route. Expect grand scenery, limited free time, and possible confusion over optional upgrades.

“The tour was really nice. The guide was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. We learned so much. The driver was very nice too. They made sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable throughout the trip. The weather was great too !! I really recommend this trip.”

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5.Round trip cruise from Montreux to Chillon

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

Take a CGN boat from Montreux along the Vaud Riviera toward Chillon Castle, Villeneuve, and other Lake Geneva ports. The roughly two-hour cruise offers open-water views, onboard restrooms, mobile entry, and the option to leave at Chillon. Check the timetable closely: the next suitable return boat may be two hours later, and not every sailing follows the same stop pattern.

“Beautiful trip around the lake, gorgeous weather and wonderful scenery. Easy to book and well organised.Well worth the money.”

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6.Geneva to Lausanne, Montreux and Château Chillon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $546

Spend about nine hours with a private driver between Geneva and the Swiss Riviera. Visit Lausanne’s Olympic Museum, Montreux, Vevey, Château de Chillon, and the Lavaux vineyards. Transport is included, while entry tickets, lunch, and a Lausanne to Montreux boat ride depend on the package you choose.

“Please read the description since this is NOT a guided tour but just a driver who brings you to each location. The only redeeming factor on this tour is that the locations you are going to are great but the money you spend for a driver isn't worth it.”

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7.(KTG303) – Winter Montreux, Chillon & Chaplin’s World from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Travel from Geneva by climate-controlled minivan to Chaplin’s World, Lavaux vineyards, Château de Chillon, and Montreux. Expect about 8.5 hours, a maximum of 25 people, driver-guide commentary, a one-hour castle tour, free time in Montreux, and Queen’s Mountain Studio.

“Christmas markets at Montreux was the highlight of the day. Castle tour interesting, well worth the visit.”

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8.Round trip cruise from Lausanne to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $68

Board a CGN boat in Lausanne for a roughly three-hour Lake Geneva cruise to St Gingolph and back. You will pass Le Bouveret, Villeneuve, Chillon Castle, Montreux, Vevey, and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards. Board with your mobile ticket, enjoy the scenery from the deck, and reserve lunch in advance if you want to eat aboard.

“Not what expected, choice was not given for first class of second class, would have paid more to sit upstairs. Too many stops, waste of three hrs.”

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9.Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $37

Board a CGN Belle Epoque boat at Vevey-Marché for a roughly two-hour round trip past Clarens, Montreux, Territet, Chillon, Villeneuve, Le Bouveret, and St Gingolph. See the Lavaux vineyards, Alps, and Château de Chillon from Lake Geneva. You can leave the boat at Chillon and return on a later sailing, subject to the timetable.

“Cruising on Lake Geneva in your old fashioned lake bateau was an amazing fun experience. The views from the boat were spectacular ! And arriving by bateau to Chillon Castle was a million dollar view! One comment: a return schedule posted on that board by the dock would have been helpful.”

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10.Montreux, Vevey, Chaplin’s World and Chillon Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $698Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and vehicle exploring Lake Geneva’s Swiss Riviera. Visit Chaplin’s World and Chillon Castle, stop in Vevey and Montreux, and pause at Lavaux’s UNESCO vineyard terraces. Guides such as Normunds and Babis are praised for friendly, well-planned service, though lunch is not included.

“My husband and I had a very good time on this trip. We had a very professional driver, who knew to organize and plan the entire drive very efficiently. My husband and I appreciated Basis’s friendly personality very much”

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