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The 15 Best Day Trips from Zurich

30 tours  ·  from $103

Zurich puts half the country within a day return. These 15 cover the Rhine Falls, Lucerne and the Alps, Heidiland and Liechtenstein, priced with departure times and how many hours you spend moving.

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich - The winter Snow Experience option
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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 coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride cable cars to Mount Titlis at 3,000 meters. You get guided commentary, the Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and, with the standard option, Ice Flyer and snow tubing when conditions allow. Guides such as Andrea, Dario, Monica, and Victor have been praised for clear, friendly help.

“Very comfortable, safe bus ride with Carlos while Cecille informed us of what we were seeing and where to look. Very informative and impressive that she spoke in English and Spanish so everyone was included”

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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich - The cogwheel train climbs through Kleine Scheidegg
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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

2.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, Europe’s highest railway station. You’ll ride a cogwheel train, visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, then descend on the Eiger Express. Guides such as Kid, Raymond, and Xavier are praised for keeping groups moving and taking photos, though the 11.5-hour day can feel rushed.

“Saie she was our tour guide.she was really good and Loren the driver was awesome. We had a great time with our family!! I highly recommend..”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland - Interlaken gives you 30 minutes to stretch
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

3.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,409 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $386

Travel from Zurich to Grindelwald by coach, ride the Eiger Express and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, then visit the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation. Guides such as Lars, Olga, Monica, and Andrea have led recent departures. Expect a long, well-organized day with dramatic views and little planning to handle yourself.

“This was an amazing experience! So incredible to see the magnificent mountains snow and glaciers. The tunnels within the mountains was also wonderful to see.”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise - Riding up Mt Pilatus by gondola and cable car
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend about 10 hours touring from Zurich to Lucerne and Mt Pilatus. Ride gondolas to 2,132 meters, walk the Dragon’s Path, descend by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, and cruise Lake Lucerne. Guides such as Adolfo and Rafael have led recent departures, but assignments vary.

“Great tour from Zurich if you want to see Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. We do wish we would have had a little more info from our guide in regards to Lucerne but enjoyed the city on our own. Mount Pilatus was amazing.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich - Grindelwald is the heart of the excursion
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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

5.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’ll have 50 minutes in Interlaken, 3.5 hours in Grindelwald for options such as Mount First, and an hour in Lauterbrunnen. Guides such as Milton, Bernie, and Isabelle have helped make this a smooth, flexible day out.

“Amazing, knowledgeable guide, perfect weather, plenty of time to explore, eat, rest, highly reccomnded”

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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich - Starting at Zurich’s Sihlquai bus station
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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

6.Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

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

Ride from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald in an air-conditioned coach, with about two hours in Interlaken and three and a half hours in Grindelwald. You will have free time rather than a full walking tour. A summer cable car ride to Mt. First is optional. Guides may include Kid or Hans, depending on the departure.

“Firstly i was not told about the other packages my friend paid extra and i had to also pay extra so i was not on my own the tour guide basically stated that if we were going on his tour he would not look after us. If this was stated in the begining i would have been aware. Me and my friend went on two completely different tours.”

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Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich - Lake Titisee, Black Forest cake, and limited free time
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Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

7.Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 336 reviews · from $103

From Zurich, ride by air-conditioned coach into Germany’s Black Forest, visit Drubba’s cuckoo clock showroom in Titisee-Neustadt, enjoy free time by Lake Titisee, then see Rhine Falls in Switzerland. Guides such as Hans, Beatrice, and Raymond have led this trip, though the guide changes by departure. Bring your passport.

“Both driver and guide were very professional and nice. It was so peaceful and comfortable journey. Black Forest regions are unexpectedly unique and beautiful! Definitely, I recommend this tour option to all.”

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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride - Mount Rigi at 1,800 Meters
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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

8.Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Zurich to Weggis, ride a cable car and historic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, then cruise Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. This partly guided day trip gives you transport, tickets, and a written plan, while leaving much of the mountain and city time to you. Guides such as Fernando, Bruno, and Cecilia have earned praise for clear instructions.

“Beautiful summer day trip to Mount Rigi and Lucerne! Stunning lake views, scenic train rides, and fresh mountain air. A perfect mix of nature and charm—Switzerland at its best!”

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Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne - Lucerne in 50 minutes
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Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne

9.Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 160 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg. You’ll get guided commentary on the drive, about 50 minutes in Lucerne, and roughly three hours to explore Engelberg independently. See Chapel Bridge, the Benedictine monastery, mountain views, and local cheese-making sights. Mt. Titlis is an optional upgrade.

“Very very bad!! Do not book this tour! This tour is usually patched to another group because there are only a few participants, and the main group (of the other tour) includes a trip up Mt Titlis which lasted 3 hours. Since you are not in the main group, YOU SAT AT THE BUS STATION FOR 3 HOURS with nothing to do and nothing to see, because Engelberg is a resort town full of small hotels but no shops or restaurants. You don't even see kiosks offering activities. Repeat: there is nothing to do and nothing to see in Engelberg! Don't book this tour to waste 3 hours in frustration…”

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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich - Lake Lungern gives the day a quiet opening
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

10.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,409Top rated

You’ll travel from Zurich with a private guide such as Joshua, Nicole, Manuel, Fabian, or Mike, combining Mürren’s mountain views, a walk to Gimmelwald, Lauterbrunnen waterfalls, and flexible stops in Grindelwald, Interlaken, or Iseltwald. A cooked outdoor raclette lunch is included.

“Manuel our tour guide was just phenomenal!!! He was quite friendly, knowledgeable and a great driver. The spots he chose to show us were spectacular. Our lunch beside the lake was quite enjoyable. I would recommend this tour and especially this tour guide to all who want to experience Switzerland.”

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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting - Appenzeller cheese in Stein
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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

11.Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $245

Spend 11 hours beyond Zurich with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Monika, Peter, or Franz. Visit a family farm, taste Appenzeller cheese, ride the cable car to Hoher Kasten, and explore Appenzell. The small Mercedes minibus keeps the day personal, but lunch and drinks cost extra.

“I have gone on many excursions with Viator but this has been the worst trip ever. Don't get me wrong the driver was nice , he drove the car safely and he spoke a little. The trip was very misleading according to the description. First the chocolate tours was just a store that everyone in the world has so why take us to the store. The prices were not discounted and it was a waste of time. The cheese tour was useless also.. In my group we had four family members. When we got to the cheese factory we had first three pieces in tiny tiny cubs of cheese for…”

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Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride - Lucerne in 50 minutes: beautiful, but brief
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Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

12.Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $191

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Stans by air-conditioned coach, then ride a 19th-century funicular and the open-top CabriO cable car to 1,900 meters. You get time in Lucerne, a short hike to Marmot Park, and views of more than 10 lakes. The mountain portion is independent, with tickets and instructions provided.

“The guide was terrible. Didn’t explain anything to us was rude Your brochure on what happens should be rewritten to explain step by step on what happens. That you have free time to see the lion monument we thought the guide was takinRead more”

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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour) - Lake Lucerne and the Uri lakeside villages
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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

13.The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,407

Leave your Zurich hotel with a private English-speaking Myswisspanorama guide such as Fabian, Elia, or Manuel. Spend eight hours on a flexible route through Brunnen, Lake Lucerne, Uri, Klausenpass, Glarus, and Bilten, with mountain views, a raclette picnic, a short hike, a waterfall walk, and Läderach chocolate tasting.

“Very accommodating!! Booking was easy and the guides were great at communicating throughout! I plan to book with them again in the future!”

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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day) - From Zurich to Lake Lucerne, the day starts on the road
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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

14.Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

With a private Myswisspanorama guide such as Marc, Fabian, Joshua, Elia, or Jörg, you can shape an eight-hour day around quiet Swiss villages, Lake Lucerne, Klausenpass, waterfalls, local cheese, raclette, and chocolate. Pickup is offered from hotels in Zurich, Lucerne, Zug, and, according to the tour details, Bern.

“Marc is the most helpful, kind, hardworking and trustworthy guide you can ever ask for. He created a uniquely insider tour that you can't get from anywhere else, planned for it perfectly but also left plenty of room for spontaneity. He made a great picnic lunch, and also flew a drone for us to see Switzerland in many other ways. He was super patient and nice with kids too. We couldn't be more grateful for the experiences. We also booked a subsequent snowplay tour with him the next day to celebrate our son's 9th birthday, and Marc made it an unforgettable experience. My son & we would definitely tour with…”

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Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich - Key points to know before booking
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Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich

15.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $756

Travel by Swiss rail from Zürich to car-free Zermatt, stroll its wooden-chalet old town, then ride the Gornergrat railway to about 3,135 meters for views of the Matterhorn, Gorner Glacier, and Monte Rosa. A local guide handles the train changes, tickets, and timing in a group of no more than 15.

“Fantastic Day trip ! Fast paced and full of sights … we enjoyed our day and found a spot we’d love to come in the future for hiking. The weather was perfect and the views pristine. Eric was very knowledge and we enjoyed his company. Recommend!”

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