The 10 Best Museum Visits in Switzerland

1.The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Visit Lausanne’s Olympic Museum at your own pace with admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions plus digital content. Explore three floors of Olympic stories, torches, uniforms, host-city creativity, volunteers, and interactive displays, then enjoy the park, lake views, boutique, or panoramic restaurant. The visit usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

“L’ambiance et la quantité d’expositions sont impressionnantes et la partie interactive permet de rendre l’expérience plus fun.”

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2.Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend your day at Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, where railways, aircraft, cars, ships, space, and technology come to life through hands-on exhibits and simulators. Your ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions, with optional extra-cost access to the planetarium, Filmtheatre, and Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

“nice museum, interesting. many vehicles divided by area (sky, land, sea ... special pavilion for trains). outside there is a large themed play area for the little ones. recommended!”

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3.Zurich Highlights City Tour with Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

In just over two hours, an English-speaking guide takes you by air-conditioned coach from Sihlquai through Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, Zürichberg, the university quarter, and Old Town. You’ll walk through the medieval center, then return by coach. Add the FIFA Museum ticket for a self-guided hour of football history.

“The local company was a pleasure to deal with. Wonderful brief introduction to the city. Boat tour doesn't operate in winter, so they substituted the ferry; cable car was out of order, so they substituted the cog railway. All done smoothly, efficiently and in good spirit. A relaxed, pleasurable afternoon.”

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4.Tour in Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum From Zurich With pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Travel from your Zurich hotel to Kilchberg for a self-guided Lindt Home of Chocolate visit. See the giant chocolate fountain, production line, multimedia displays, and unlimited tasting room. A private vehicle and admission are included, but the standard service provides pickup only, so arrange your own return.

“The tour operator never showed up at the appointed meeting time/place. They did not respond to messages until after an hour past the the time and that was with a CYA email saying that they tried calling (my phone never rang). I called Viator and told them what happened - they were apologetic and said they also were not getting any response from the company. I would not recommend this tour.”

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5.FIFA Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Visit Zurich’s FIFA Museum for a self-guided look at football’s greatest competitions, more than 1,000 objects, and the original FIFA World Cup Trophy. An English, German, or French audio guide adds stories and context, while interactive games, including a giant football pinball machine, keep children and casual fans involved. Allow 1 to 2 hours.

“If you’re a football fan, stepping into the FIFA Museum feels like entering hallowed ground. From the moment you arrive the energy shifts—this isn’t just a museum, it’s a shrine to the sport that unites the world. The guided tour was a masterstroke. In just 60 minutes, we journeyed through football’s greatest moments: from the invention of the yellow card to the story behind the Jules Rimet Trophy. The original FIFA World Cup Trophy? Yes, it’s there. And yes, it’s glorious. Interactive exhibits brought the legends to life—Pelé, Messi, Marta, Maradona—all celebrated with reverence and flair. The walk-in pinball installation added a playful twist, and the team challenge was a…”

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6.Swiss Chocolate Adventure at Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 60 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

At Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, you ride a chocolate-cube cart through 10 multimedia stops covering cocoa, Swiss chocolate making, transport, and sales. The 30-minute experience includes audio commentary in eight languages and a chocolate sample. It suits families and chocolate fans, though the short ride may feel pricey if you want a factory tour.

“We had a very pleasant walk from the City to the Museum. We were there mid week so not too many people around. The Museum was very interesting, and the Chocolate Adventure was most informative and excellent - fully recommend.”

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7.Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $59

See Zurich by air-conditioned coach, stroll through the medieval Old Town, and take a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise with an audio guide. The tour covers Bahnhofstrasse, the financial district, Zürichberg, ETH, St. Peter’s, and Fraumünster. Add the FIFA Museum if you want an independent football-focused finish.

“Lake cruise was good however inside the cruise specially in the 88’ F at noon was too hot and the cruise was actually a big boat which was part of public Mari s transportation in Zurich and for that reason it stops at 4 different Piotr to pick up the local people .”

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8.Art, Castle & Aliens: Gruyères Full-Day Tour to HR Giger Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $330Top rated

Travel from Geneva with guide Gabor or another English-speaking guide through Lavaux, Gruyères, the HR Giger Museum and Bar, Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler. This eight-hour tour uses a comfortable vehicle for up to six people, with hotel pickup and several optional admission packages.

“Gabor was an excellent guide. Our group had different interests and he was able to adapt the day to accommodate different activities running at the same time.”

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9.Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket With Pickup Only

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $161

Visit Zurich’s Lindt Home of Chocolate for about 45 minutes of exhibits, chocolate-making displays, hands-on elements, and complimentary tastings. Your booking includes an online entry ticket and hotel pickup only. You must contact Emo Tours Swiss for the ticket PDF, and no drop-off is included.

“Total scam! 100% You do not need this to go into the Lindt chocolate museum, tickets are cheap at the museum even the receptionist told us we got scammed. Price is overly exaggerated. Paid almost 80% up charge. Super upset with the service provided, our ride arrived over 40 minutes late, wasted our morning. Do not get this service just take a regular taxi or boat ride over to the museum.”

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10.Private transfer To Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel privately from your Zurich hotel to Kilchberg’s Lindt Home of Chocolate. See the giant fountain, follow chocolate from bean to bar with an audio guide, watch production through panoramic windows, and sample unlimited treats. Transport, WiFi, water, admission, and hotel return are included, though museum entry should be confirmed carefully.

“BEWARE: Tickets to the Lindt museum are NOT purchased ahead of time and therefore entry is NOT guaranteed with this tour as implied. Our disappointing story: The driver texted us the morning of the tour requesting to pick us up early, which should have been the first red flag for a scheduled tour time. Upon arrival at the Lindt museum the driver parked and said he had to come inside with us to get our tickets, another red flag. The screen at reception stated the tickets were sold out for the day and the driver took a photo of the screen and excused himself outside to make a phone call.…”

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