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Geneva: Chocolate Tasting Tour & Old Town Walk with Boat Ride
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Interlaken Tandem Paragliding: Swiss Alps & Lake Views
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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
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Bernese Oberland Day Trip from Luzern: Waterfalls, Aare Gorge & Lake Brienz
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Bernese Oberland Day Trip from Luzern: Waterfalls, Aare Gorge & Lake Brienz★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (125)9hYou’ll wind through Swiss mountain passes from Luzern with a local guide at the wheel: walking Aare Gorge’s echoing tunnels, eating lunch above Lake Brienz, feeling spray from Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen valley and ending your day gazing up at Eiger and friends from Isenfluh village. It’s less about ticking sights off a list than letting Switzerland seep into your bones.Free cancellationfromUS$ 906View ›
Lucerne cultural tour by electric cargo bike: Swiss traditions
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Lucerne cultural tour by electric cargo bike: Swiss traditions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (323)3hThis three-hour cultural tour of Lucerne travels by electric cargo bike through Swiss villages and along Lake Lucerne, with five stops exploring Swiss traditions, stereotypes and daily life from a local perspective. Small groups start at Caritas Velostation next to the central train station and ride to Horw, the Horwer Peninsula and back, with a typical Swiss snack break at the lake and an immigration test at the end. A live English-speaking guide leads the route.Free cancellationKids −59%fromUS$ 207View ›
Parasailing in Zermatt: Tandem Flight with Matterhorn Views
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Parasailing in Zermatt: Tandem Flight with Matterhorn Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (235)1h 30mTandem paragliding in Zermatt pairs you with a fully licensed Swiss pilot for a 20–25 minute flight over the Matterhorn and surrounding 4,000-meter peaks. You wear a helmet, gloves and flight suit. The pilot manages takeoff, flight and landing while you experience the alpine landscape from the air. Weather determines whether you fly from Rothorn, Gornergrat or Riffelberg, and if conditions prevent flight, you reschedule or receive a full refund. The one-way transport ticket to takeoff is not included but your pilot helps you buy it on the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 368View ›
Zurich Chocolate Walking Tour & Tastings Old Town
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Zurich Chocolate Walking Tour & Tastings Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (132)2hYou'll taste 13+ pieces of chocolate from Zurich's best boutiques while walking through the Old Town, starting at 1pm daily. The guide shares the history of chocolate and the city as you move at a relaxed pace through small groups. Allergies are accommodated in advance, and the route adjusts based on what's happening that day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 104View ›
Paragliding in Davos: Tandem Flight at High Altitude
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Paragliding in Davos: Tandem Flight at High Altitude★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (117)2hA tandem paragliding flight in Davos pairs you with a professional pilot who launches from Jakobshorn Mountain and glides down 1,000 meters over 15 to 35 minutes of airtime. You meet at the cable car station in Davos Platz, ride up with your pilot, hike the final 10 to 20 minutes to the launch site, and sit in front of the pilot during the flight: no special skills or extreme fitness required. The whole outing takes about 2 hours. If you want more involvement, your pilot can show you how to steer the glider or perform freestyle maneuvers during the descent.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 233View ›
Geneva electric tuk tuk tour: Lake Geneva, Old Town & Jet d'Eau
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Geneva electric tuk tuk tour: Lake Geneva, Old Town & Jet d'Eau★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (148)1h–3hA private electric tuk tuk tour of Geneva lasting around one hour, guided in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, that covers Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau, moves through the Old Town past St. Peter's Cathedral and the Reformers' Wall, and includes a photo stop at a high vantage point. The route is tailor-made to your interests, pickup is included, and the tuk tuk closes completely if the weather turns cold, with blankets provided.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 123View ›
Mürren Paragliding: Tandem Flight over Lauterbrunnen Valley & Eiger
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Mürren Paragliding: Tandem Flight over Lauterbrunnen Valley & Eiger★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (653)1hYou hike to a mountain take-off point, run off it with a professional pilot, and glide over the Lauterbrunnen Valley with unobstructed views of three major peaks and dozens of waterfalls. The flight ends in the valley bottom, where you choose between a bus ride or a walk back down. Includes your pilot, helmet, and all landing fees.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 244View ›
Zurich Old Town Private Tour: Underground Streets & Reformation
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Zurich Old Town Private Tour: Underground Streets & Reformation★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (321)1h 30m–2hYou walk a private route through Zurich's old town with a guide who knows the alleys, churches, and underground passages most visitors never find. The tour covers Grossmünster and Fraumünster, drops you into medieval passages beneath Bahnhofstrasse, and explains the Reformation history that shaped the city. Small groups mean you move at a human pace and can actually ask questions.Free cancellationfromUS$ 98View ›
Private Ski Lessons Zermatt: 3-Hour Personalized Instruction
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Private Ski Lessons Zermatt: 3-Hour Personalized Instruction★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (301)3hPrivate ski lessons in Zermatt run three hours with an instructor who designs the lesson around your ability and goals. Whether you're starting from scratch or polishing intermediate skills, the lesson stays on the slopes and terrain that match where you are. Instructors speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. You arrange your own lift pass and equipment rental or bring your own.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 399View ›
Lucerne: Old Town & Chapel Bridge Private Tour with Local Guide
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Lucerne: Old Town & Chapel Bridge Private Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (155)1h 30mYou spend ninety minutes walking Lucerne's Old Town with a local guide who shows you the Chapel Bridge, Hofkirche, and Lion Monument while steering you through the streets where the city actually lives. The private format means the pace is yours, and the guide's knowledge of both the famous landmarks and the quieter corners means you leave understanding how the place fits together, not just what it looks like.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 104View ›

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Geneva Self-Guided Walking Tour with Riddles
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Geneva Self-Guided Walking Tour with Riddles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (16)2hThis self-guided walking tour of Geneva uses riddles and trivia delivered through the Explorial app to lead you from landmark to landmark over roughly two hours. You start whenever you want at the Rotonde du Mont-Blanc, download the app with a 6-digit code sent after booking, and navigate on your phone with no guide joining your group. The tour covers Île Rousseau, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre and the Mur des Réformateurs, and you can pause, loop back or take breaks without affecting anyone else's schedule.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 8.59View ›
Zurich Self-Guided Audio Tour: Grossmünster & Fraumünster
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Zurich Self-Guided Audio Tour: Grossmünster & Fraumünster★★★★★★★★★★ 4.07 (15)2h–3hA self-guided audio tour of Zurich using a mobile app and headset, covering the city's main attractions including Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter's Church, Paradeplatz and monuments to figures who shaped Swiss history. The tour takes 2 to 3 hours and includes a professional audio guide with photos and directions for each stop. You choose when to start and how long to linger at each site.Free cancellationfromUS$ 12.27View ›
Zurich Escape Room Game: Outdoor Puzzle Adventure in Old Town
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Zurich Escape Room Game: Outdoor Puzzle Adventure in Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (12)1hIf you love escape rooms or want to see Zurich from a totally new angle, this game is for you. You’ll hunt for clues all over the city center, solve clever puzzles with your team, and stumble into places most tourists miss. It’s challenging, social, and honestly: way more fun than just following a map.Free cancellationfromUS$ 17.18View ›
Chillon Castle Montreux: Medieval Fortress & Lake Geneva Views
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Chillon Castle Montreux: Medieval Fortress & Lake Geneva Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (371)1h–2hYou enter Chillon Castle on your own schedule with an audio guide or self-guided trail through medieval rooms, dungeons, and ramparts overlooking Lake Geneva. Touch-screen videos and a quirky castle trail explain the Dukes of Savoy era and the fortress's defensive design. The visit takes as long as you want (most people spend two to three hours), and you skip the hassle of arranging a group tour or waiting for a scheduled departure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 17.80View ›
Lausanne: Olympic Museum Ticket & Interactive Exhibits Entry
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Lausanne: Olympic Museum Ticket & Interactive Exhibits Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (231)1h–2hYou’ll step into Lausanne’s Olympic Museum where every corner has its own story, from athlete triumphs to behind-the-scenes moments. Watch kids play in the sculpture park, try digital exhibits at your own pace, and feel connected to legends and locals alike. The experience is accessible for everyone and lets you find your own favorite moment along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 25View ›
Walking tour Basel: Minster, fountains & Rathaus
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Walking tour Basel: Minster, fountains & Rathaus★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (38)1h 20m–1h 40mA walking tour of Basel's old town in German, French or English, led by a guide who responds to your interests and questions. You'll explore the Basel Minster, see the fountains and shops of the city center, enjoy the view from Pfalz, and photograph the Rathaus: the guide adapts the route based on what you want to see next.Free cancellationKids −91%fromUS$ 29View ›
Guided City Tour of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Old Town
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Guided City Tour of Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (174)1h 30mThis 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Lucerne covers the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the medieval Old Town with a local guide speaking English, German, or Chinese. The tour runs daily May through October on a fixed schedule: German departures Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. English Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You choose your language at checkout.Free cancellationKids −80%fromUS$ 31View ›
Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise: Mountain Views & Lakeside Landmarks
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Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise: Mountain Views & Lakeside Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (43)1hA 1-hour panoramic sightseeing cruise on Lake Lucerne departs from Pier 7 at Schweizerhofquai in central Lucerne, passing Meggenhorn Castle, the Bürgenstock resort area, and the Richard Wagner Museum. You choose between open upper deck, main deck, or sheltered indoor seating with onboard food and drinks available. The boat returns to the same pier, making it suited to first-time visitors, short stays, couples, and families.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 31View ›
Zurich FIFA Museum Tickets & Audio Guide
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Zurich FIFA Museum Tickets & Audio Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (107)1h–2hYou enter with a smartphone audio guide and move through over 1,000 football objects at your own pace, including the original World Cup Trophy. The optional Skills Zone lets you test your abilities across seven interactive stations. Entry is wheelchair accessible, and the audio guide works in multiple languages, so you're not dependent on a tour group or a single language track.Free cancellationKids −42%fromUS$ 32View ›
Zurich Airport Transfer: Private Car & Fixed Price
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Zurich Airport Transfer: Private Car & Fixed Price★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (16)30mYou book online, a multilingual driver meets you at the airport terminal or your hotel, and you ride in a private car with Wi-Fi and water to your destination at a price you already know. The driver waits up to 75 minutes if your flight is delayed, and support is available around the clock. No negotiation, no surprises, no stress.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›

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Zurich Open-Top Bus Tour: Lake Views & Historic Landmarks
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Zurich Open-Top Bus Tour: Lake Views & Historic Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 3.33 (3)1h 10mAn open-top bus sightseeing tour of Zurich with a 1-hour audio-guided route through the old town, Lake Zurich shores, and major landmarks including the Fraumünster Church, Rietberg Museum, and Swiss National Museum. The audio guide plays in English, Spanish, French, German and two additional languages. You can add a boat cruise on Lake Zurich (May through September) at checkout. If you choose it, tell the driver when you board and he'll hand you your cruise ticket.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 27View ›
Zurich: City Tour, Lake Cruise & Lindt Chocolate
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Zurich: City Tour, Lake Cruise & Lindt Chocolate★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (1)6h 30mYou spend the morning on a coach and on foot through Zurich's financial district, exclusive residential quarters, and medieval Old Town, then board a 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise. After disembarking at Kilchberg, you walk to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, explore the interactive museum with audio guide, and taste unlimited chocolate. Your 24-hour public transport ticket gets you back to the city, and if you've booked the FIFA Museum, you visit it independently that afternoon with admission and audio guide included. The whole experience runs about half a day, with the optional museum adding another two to three hours.Free cancellationKids −37%fromUS$ 125View ›
Zurich Old Town walking tour: Reformation history
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Zurich Old Town walking tour: Reformation history★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2h 30mThis private walking tour of Zurich's Old Town follows a historian's route through Roman ruins, medieval churches and Reformation sites, with stops at Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Grossmünster and Niederdorf. Bruno, an independent historian specializing in the Zurich Reformation and accredited Fraumünster guide, adapts the experience to your interests and pace. Fraumünster Church admission is included. The tour runs 2.5 hours and suits all fitness levels.Free cancellationKids −55%fromUS$ 184View ›
Geneva Hop On Hop Off Tour: Open Bus & Mini Train
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Geneva Hop On Hop Off Tour: Open Bus & Mini Train★★★★★★★★★★ 2.50 (2)30m–1h 15mA hop-on-hop-off sightseeing pass in Geneva lets you ride an open-top bus through the International District and along Lake Geneva, take a mini train through the Old Town's tight streets, and access a Parks & Residences route in summer. The red bus and both trains run every 45 minutes from fixed stops. You board when you arrive and get off wherever you want. Audio commentary plays in English, Spanish, French or German. Children from age 4 ride. Strollers fold and stow aboard.Free cancellationKids −48%fromUS$ 40View ›
Geneva International District Tour by Open Top Bus
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Geneva International District Tour by Open Top Bus1h 15mAn open-top bus tour of Geneva's international district and lakeside parks, departing from Place Dorcière with audio commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German. The route passes the United Nations Office, the Broken Chair sculpture, and the Jet d'Eau fountain, then follows both shores of Lake Geneva through the city's green spaces. Children from age 4 are welcome. The bus operates every 45 minutes and the full loop takes about 75 minutes.Free cancellationKids −46%fromUS$ 32View ›
Zurich open-top bus tour with chocolate and cheese tasting
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Zurich open-top bus tour with chocolate and cheese tasting9hA full-day tour of Zurich combines a one-hour open-top bus ride through the city with visits to two working food factories in the countryside (the Chocolarium chocolate maker in Flawil and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei cheese dairy) plus a 30- to 45-minute stop in St. Gallen to see the cathedral and walk the old town. A live English-speaking driver-guide leads the whole day. You arrange your own lunch in Zurich before the afternoon departs.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 124View ›
Zurich Open-Top Bus Tour: Lake Views & Historic Landmarks
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Zurich Open-Top Bus Tour: Lake Views & Historic Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 3.09 (11)1h–1h 30mAn open-top bus sightseeing tour of Zurich with a one-hour audio-guided route through the old town, past the National Museum and Rietberg Museum, and along Lake Zurich. The audio guide plays in English, Spanish, French, German and two additional languages. Children from age 4 are welcome. You can add a boat cruise on Lake Zurich (available May through September) at checkout. If you do, the driver hands you your ticket and you walk to the pier from the final bus stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 27View ›
Mount Rigi and Lake Lucerne day tour from Basel
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Mount Rigi and Lake Lucerne day tour from Basel8h 10mA guided day tour from Basel to Mount Rigi and Lake Lucerne with a small group and English-speaking Swiss guide. The itinerary chains four transport modes (train, boat, cogwheel railway and cable car) into one continuous loop, so the day unfolds without backtracking. Lunch at Rigi Staffel is on your own. The guide handles timing and commentary across all the transitions.Free cancellationKids −82%fromUS$ 514View ›
Circle 4 Langstrasse tour Zurich: Red-light district history
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Circle 4 Langstrasse tour Zurich: Red-light district history2hA guided city tour of Zurich's Circle 4 district, led by a live guide in English or German, that traces the Langstrasse and the Cheib neighborhood from their turbulent past through their transformation into a multicultural creative hub. The tour runs two hours and covers the history of bars, clubs and galleries that now define the district. Minimum age is 16. The route is wheelchair accessible.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 31View ›
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich: Train, Walking Tour & Lake Cruise
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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich: Train, Walking Tour & Lake Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)7h–9hA day trip from Zurich to Lucerne by train includes a 2-hour guided walking tour through the Old Town with a local guide, free time for lunch, and your choice of a 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise or extra leisure time in the city. Train tickets and the city tour are included. The lake cruise is optional. The round-trip takes 7 to 9 hours total, with the train ride handling all the driving.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 190View ›
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Switzerland at a glance ✓ 2026-10-08

  • Most booked: Geneva: Chocolate Tasting Tour & Old Town Walk with Boat Ride, US$ 121 (3h, 4.97★ · 4,389).
  • Top rated: Interlaken Tandem Paragliding: Swiss Alps & Lake Views, US$ 233 (1h 30m, 4.95★ · 1,840).
  • Best value: Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich, US$ 202 (10h, 4.50★ · 2,028).

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