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The 15 Best Private Tours in Switzerland

206 tours  ·  from $35

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private - Lake Lungern gives you a fast first view
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Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

1.Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Lungern Interlaken Semi-Private

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

Travel from Zurich in a van for up to eight people, stopping at turquoise Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. You get a driver-guide, hotel pickup, WiFi, and about two hours in Grindelwald. Guides such as Carlos, Marjorie, Anouar, and Michael are assigned according to the day.

“The driver was great. Very informative. HOWEVER,THE BLACK BLOCKOUT WINDOWS WAS RIDULOUS!!!! The only person that had a good view out was passenger in front seat. We couldn’t see anything until the van stopped.. A pure waste of money and time.”

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Private Ski Lessons - 3 hours Zermatt - Three hours built around your ability
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Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

2.Private Ski Lessons – 3 hours Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend three hours with a private PDS Snowsport instructor in Zermatt, skiing around the Sunnegga area with views toward the Matterhorn. Lessons suit beginners and intermediate skiers, with instruction in English, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish. Ari, Keira, Justus, Giada, and other instructors are praised for patient, careful coaching.

“Keira is a god send teacher for me. I was very scared and she had made me feel confident enough to try to learn and I taught me how to have basic necessary skills to ski with confidence!! She is absolutely amazing and so patient in making sure I learned step by step and was not thrown into something that would scare me. I will return again and hoping I get to spend a week to learn how to ski on bigger slopes. Keira repeatedly made sure that I do follow her tips and they were the best and I will not forget as she has drilled in me. I…”

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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour - with Cheese Fondue and Wine - Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s polished front door
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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

3.Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Ride through central Zurich in a private electric tuk-tuk with a guide such as Kurt, Bruno, or Sasha, depending on the departure. Along the way, enjoy Swiss cheese fondue, bread, baby potatoes, and a bottle of white wine while passing the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, and Niederdorf.

“A fantastic and unique way to see the city and have authentic fondue and wine! Our guide was wonderful and we enjoyed and appreciated his knowledge and personal commentary of the city. Highly recommend!”

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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour - Fraumünster’s Chagall Windows and Stained Glass
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Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

4.Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking private guide at Paradeplatz or request pickup from selected hotels. In two hours, you’ll walk Zurich’s Old Town, see Fraumünster, Grossmünster, St Peter’s Church, Lenin’s former neighborhood, and Paradeplatz. Ask to focus on history, business, art, or local life, and expect plenty of practical city tips.

“Robert is the best! He showed us the city and the secret places around! Very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommended”

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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

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

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

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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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City - What the 20-minute ride is like
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Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

6.Private Arrival Transfer: from Zurich Airport to Zurich City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, roughly 20-minute ride from Zurich Airport to your Zurich hotel. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, handles luggage, and provides a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, water, and free child seats or ski equipment on request.

“Great driver and great drive - it was worth the little bit extra verses a taxi. It was wonderful to have the driver waiting for you and help you with your luggage”

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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva! - Lake Geneva, the Flower Clock, and the Rhône
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The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

7.The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Ride through Geneva in a private eTukTuk for about 90 minutes while eating traditional cheese fondue and enjoying a drink. Your English-speaking guide may take you through Lake Geneva, the Old City, or Carouge, with guides such as Carlos, Sebastian, and Mohammed praised for their stories and friendly service. Each vehicle carries up to four people.

“This tour was truly a disappointment. We spent over $800 to transport our family from Zurich and back for a chance to see even some of the highlights of Geneva. Instead, we saw the Jet d’Eau fountain from afar (could not even stop for photos), the longest bench in the world and a park. The ride was also very bumpy; therefore, uncomfortable for my aging parents. We asked if we can at least see the UN but was told that we won’t have time as it’s on the other side of the lake. The tuktuk driver was a student so evidently not an experienced tour guide. He did not have…”

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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)

8.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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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif - Two Geneva beaches and a change of pace
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Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

9.Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Geneva’s Eaux-Vives port on a private 90-minute cruise with Julien aboard his relaxed patio-style boat. You’ll pass the Jet d’Eau, Geneva’s beaches, and lakeside parks while enjoying an aperitif of wine or another requested drink with light snacks. The route may include time for a short swim when conditions allow.

“We went out at 10 AM during the weekend with Julien. It was a fantastic outing! The weather was great – sunny but not too hot. He is very personable and knowledgeable. The pontoon-style boat experience was fun in that we went slowly but stopped to learn about different monuments and parts of town. Highly recommended!!”

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Zurich: Private City Walking Tour with Polybahn Ride - Lindenhof offers the first broad view
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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

Explore central Zurich with private guide Lino on a three to four hour walking tour covering Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, the Old Town, Lake Zurich, Grossmünster, and the Polybahn. Expect local stories, a café stop, a snack, professional photos, an edited travel reel, and optional hotel pickup in central Zurich.

“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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Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

11.Tony`s private city tour with picnic & chocolate degustation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Lucerne privately with a guide such as Anthony, Ethan, or Roberto, starting with hotel pickup at 3 pm. See Kapellbrücke, the Old Town, and the Lion Monument, then enjoy a picnic and Swiss chocolate tasting. The tour is in English, limited to your group of up to two, and depends on good weather.

“Ethan was very friendly and informative of sights and places. The snack was tasty and the stop for chocolates a treat. I would like to suggest with potential inclement weather to bring a towel to wipe off the seat when wet from sprinkles and to provide some kind of leg covering. Otherwise loved the personal touch.”

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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours - Old-town squares and everyday Swiss customs
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Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

12.Exclusive Private Lucerne Walking Tour with Local Guide 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Lucerne with a private local guide, usually Timon or Stephan, on a three-hour route from the station to Lake Lucerne. You’ll see the old town, Chapel Bridge, two historic bridges, churches, the Musegg Wall, Lion Monument, and Needle Dam, with Swiss cheese and chocolate tastings included. Expect stairs, flexible pacing, and plenty of local detail.

“Was a beautiful experience with Mr. Timon - our guide guide who is also an excellent entrepreneur. He was very helpful and had a deep understanding of of the Swiss history and its contemporary reflections. Would highly recommend”

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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)

13.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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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - Basel’s Old Town in a two-hour route
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Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Basel with a private local guide such as Paola, Rahel, Michael, Marc, or Francis. Choose a two to eight hour walk focused on history, architecture, food, shopping, photography, or local life. Hotel pickup is offered in Basel, and the route can include major sights, quieter corners, restaurant tips, and practical help getting around.

“Kripa was a great guide - the issue we had was we had requested a 2 hr tour with history as well as cheese and chocolate options. Kripa was not informed about the cheese and chocolate so we didn’t get to experience any of that. Clearly a miscommunication between Viator and the guide”

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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at Bernabrunnen on Bundesgasse
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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

15.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

You’ll walk Bern privately with a Lokafyer host such as James, Anand, Graham, Ruben, or Severine, depending on availability. Choose a start time and meeting place, then shape the route around old-town sights, local life, food, shopping, family interests, or a short stopover. Tours last about two to six hours and run in all weather.

“Worst experience ever with Viator so far. It was not like going around with a local . In fact the guide has limited knowledge of the place. He was smoking all through the tour in spite of the fact that kids were walking close to him. I won’t be recommending this guide for anyone.”

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