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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Switzerland

286 tours  ·  from $8

Everything with a guide, a boat or a mountain railway attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h) - Starting near Quai des Bergues
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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

Join a small group in central Geneva for a three-hour walk through chocolate shops, pastry stops, and Old Town landmarks. Guides such as Paul, Ethan, Olivia, and Anatole combine chocolate lore with local stories, tastings, the Marmite tradition, and a short boat ride near the Jet d’Eau.

“Everything you wanted to know about chocolate and didn’t. Paul was an amazing and exceptional guide. Great subject matter expert, kept the tour interesting with facts and relevant questions. Highly recommend, ask for Paul!”

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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich - Zurich begins with a quick city look
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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

2.Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,745 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Zurich to Rapperswil, across the Ricken Pass, through Toggenburg, into Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and on to Heidi country near Maienfeld. You’ll have free time at each stop, an air-conditioned coach, WiFi, and a guide such as Raymond, Carsten, or Walter. In winter, the Heidi stop changes to Werdenberg.

“It was not what I expected. Too much driving. The lunch time was not very pleasant . It was not a terrible experience but very average”

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride - Starting at Sihlquai and seeing the city by coach
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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

3.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Start in central Zurich at 1pm for a guided city tour by air-conditioned coach, a walk through Old Town, a ferry ride from Meilen to Horgen, and the cable car to Felsenegg. Guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia have been praised for clear commentary and practical tips. The tour ends back at Sihlquai Bus Station around 5:30pm.

“The tour was nice and gives you just enough time to enjoy each stop. The only thing I would change would be to give the option to be dropped off at Old Town or the Bus Terminal - especially since it would be easy to let people off at Old Town as the bus does the final drive through Old Town.”

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich - What you can do during the one-hour stop
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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

4.Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Leave Zurich at 1:15 pm for Rhine Falls and medieval Stein am Rhein. Your multilingual guide leads you through Castle Laufen, the falls viewpoints, and the frescoed Old Town. The optional summer boat ride costs CHF 12 per adult. Guides have included Francesca, Bjorn, Monika, and Cristian.

“Great trip to the falls and nice little medieval town. .. Need to e ter one hundred characters to continue this review .”

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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car - Old Zurich from Bahnhofstrasse to Grossmünster
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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

5.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about six hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, ETH, and Lake Zurich. Ride the Polybahn funicular, public transport, a ferry, and either a cable car to Felsenegg or a train to Uetliberg. Guides such as Greg and Patricia bring history, humor, and practical help to a busy day.

“Our tour guide,Greg, was knowledgeable, kind, and oh, so funny. He took us on a grand tour of Zurich, through old town, the shopping district (fancy) and kept us entertained with stories, interesting facts and historical events. We traveled on a funicular, a train, a bus, a ferry and a cable car. It truly was a perfect day! I would give Greg an A++++!”

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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz - Crossing the River Lütschine toward the north shore
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Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

6.Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Kayak Lake Brienz for about two hours on a three-hour guided tour from Bönigen. Your guide leads you past cliffs, hidden beaches, and 12th-century Ringgenberg Castle, with paddling instruction, safety gear, and photos included. No experience is required, but you must handle a kayak independently. Groups are limited to six.

“Great fun out on the lake with the kayaks, our guide Chris was fantastic very friendly and informative. Highly recommended.”

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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour - Fraumünster and its famous windows
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

7.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

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

Join a two-hour English walking tour from Zurich Main Station through the Old Town. Your guide leads you along Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Niederdorf, and Grossmünster, adding local advice and stories along the way. Guides such as Eric, Michael, Claudia, and Ann have earned praise for their warmth and city knowledge, though steep streets and weak audio can be concerns.

“Historical overview of Old town Zurich, covering medieval sites and buildings. Emphasized on important buildings, the foundation of Zurich city”

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Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz - Key points to know before you paddle
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Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

8.Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Meet your guide at Hightide Kayak School in Bönigen for a three-hour winter paddle on Lake Brienz. You will learn basic technique, use a kayak and dry suit, and follow your guide toward views of Ringgenberg Castle, snowy Bernese Oberland peaks, and the Jungfrau Region. Guides such as Sean, Ryan, Chris, and Patrizia are praised for patient instruction and friendly company.

“Karel toured us around Lake Brienz; we had a great time with beautiful views & good conversation. Would recommend!”

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Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva - Meeting at Place Dorcière in Geneva
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Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

9.Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Geneva to Annecy by comfortable coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through the canals, Palais de l’Isle, and Old Town. You’ll have free time for lunch, shopping, lake walks, or a boat ride. Guides such as Gabriel, Hector, and Arnault have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“Annecy is a very beautiful town. The canals are clean and beautiful. We enjoyed our trip. Viator was very unhelpful when I booked the wrong day and I was made to pay twice when I cancelled and rebooked. That was very disappointing.”

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience - Lucerne’s wall and nine towers add a medieval edge
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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

10.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Explore Lucerne with a local guide such as Luis, Isabella, or Laszlo on a two-hour walk through the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, riverfront, and medieval fortifications. Add a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise or choose a package with Swiss cheese and wine tasting. Groups are capped at eight, but boat tickets and timing need careful checking.

“We paid €95 EACH for 2 hours walking tour and 1 hour boat cruise. Our ticket said ' no boat' even though we got a confirmation that we HAD a boat cruise. The Russian guide was no help and so our 2 days in Lucerne was spoiled. BE CAREFUL who you book with.”

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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise - Meeting the coach near Geneva Bus Station
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Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

11.Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Geneva’s international district, Broken Chair, Jet d’Eau, Flower Clock, and Old Town by coach, mini train, or on foot. The optional Lake Geneva cruise adds sweeping views and a light wine-and-snack service. Guides such as Gabriel and Berry have earned praise, but audio, timing, and weather can affect the day.

“Though very friendly, our tour guide was not good. If she introduced herself, we did not hear her name. Her English was barely understandable, and the tour script was read robotically. We could not hear the tour description well despite the AV being turned up. For Viator, overall, instructions are sparse. How do we know which group is yours? Can you have a uniform or sign? It was unclear that the boat trip was later in the day, and not right after the coach tour. We had a nice day, but it could have been better.”

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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich - The ride through northern Switzerland
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Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

12.Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 405 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel from central Zurich to Rhine Falls in about 3 hours 45 minutes. Your guide shares Swiss history on the road, while the included Laufen Castle entry gives you access to the falls, viewing platforms, and Historama. A seasonal boat ride costs extra and requires stairs.

“Go on it! Amazing experience and great tour guide. Safe driving all the way and over all great experience. Highly recommend.”

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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary - Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz: Zurich’s polished center
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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

13.Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Ride Zurich’s eco-friendly reinvented Trolley from Sihlquai Bus Terminal past Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, Old Town, Zurichberg, and Lake Zurich. You’ll hear recorded commentary in 11 languages, stop for photos at Hafen Enge and Fraumünster, and return to the starting point in roughly 90 minutes to two hours. It is an easy city overview, not a walking tour.

“Excellent service. Kind and well mannered staff and bus driver. Will certainly book other tours again. Very very good mix of information from the audio system as well as the tour guide.”

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Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour - Lake Geneva, Jet d’Eau, and the Flower Clock
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Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

14.Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

This two-hour English and French tour combines an air-conditioned coach ride through Geneva’s international district with photo stops at the UN and Broken Chair, views of Lake Geneva and Jet d’Eau, and an Old Town visit by mini-train or on foot. Guides such as Gabriel and Berry add local stories, but the mini-train is seasonal and weather dependent.

“The first part of the tour was on a large bus and was ok - the second part of the tour was on a tram and much better.”

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour - Aiguille du Midi at 3,842 meters
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

15.Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

This 8 to 9-hour English-language tour takes you from Geneva to Chamonix by air-conditioned coach, then up to Aiguille du Midi at 3,842 meters and Mer de Glace by historic cogwheel train. Guide Niels leads the day, with free time for lunch and shopping. Choose the full option if you want both mountain rides and the ice caves.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience with our guide, Niels. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the mountains and shared so many interesting insights along the way. He also went above and beyond by recommending great local places to eat, which really added to the overall experience. What truly stood out was how caring and attentive he was to everyone in the group. Niels has such an animated and engaging way of guiding that it made the tour feel very interactive and genuinely fun. You could tell he really enjoys what he does, and that energy was contagious. Managing a group of around 20 people, all with…”

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