Swiss Riviera tour from Geneva: Chillon Castle & Montreux

See four Swiss Riviera landmarks in one day without driving yourself

A private guided tour from Geneva that covers the Lake Geneva shoreline in eight hours, stopping at Chaplin's World in Vevey, the UNESCO-protected Lavaux vineyards, the medieval Chillon Castle on its island, and the resort town of Montreux. The coach picks you up in Geneva, includes entrance to both Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle, and a guide travels with the group throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Olympic Museum Lausanne5m
2. Chaplin’s World1h
3. Chillon Castle1h
4. Lake Geneva2h

Explore Swiss Riviera and Lake Geneva

• Enjoy Geneva lake views
• Ride through Vaud countryside
• Visit Chaplin's World in Corsier-sur-Vevey
• Explore UNESCO Lavaux vineyards
• Tour Castle Chillon
• Relax at Montreux lakeside

The experience

The tour departs Geneva in a comfortable coach and heads toward the Vaud countryside, arriving first at Vevey for free time around Chaplin's World. From there, the route passes through Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage vineyard region built in terraces down to the lake shore. A photo stop lets you see the landscape without leaving the coach. The afternoon centers on Chillon Castle, a medieval fortress on a small island in Lake Geneva. Entrance is included, so you walk inside rather than viewing it from the water. The final stop is Montreux, a lakeside resort town where you have free time to walk the promenade or sit by the water before the return to Geneva.

A live guide travels with the group and provides commentary in English, Spanish or French throughout the day. The coach is private to your party, and pickup from your Geneva hotel or a central meeting point is included. The eight-hour itinerary holds all four stops and the drive time between them, so the day is structured but not rushed. You're not managing transport or looking up opening hours.

What’s included

The tour includes private coach transport from Geneva, a live guide in your chosen language, entrance to both Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle, a photo stop at the UNESCO Lavaux vineyard terraces, free time in Vevey and Montreux, and hotel pickup or a central meeting point in Geneva.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Swisstours Transport

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you speak English, Spanish or French and want a guide traveling with you the whole day. The commentary keeps the landscape and history in context without you having to read a guidebook or manage the stops yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is Chillon Castle like when you get there?

Chillon Castle is a medieval fortress built on a small island just offshore in Lake Geneva. Entrance is included in the tour, so you walk through the interior rooms and ramparts rather than viewing it from a distance. The setting on the water is part of the experience itself.

How much free time do you get in Montreux and Vevey?

The tour includes free time in both villages. In Vevey, you have time to explore around Chaplin's World on your own. In Montreux, you have free time at the end of the day to walk the lakeside promenade or sit in the town before heading back to Geneva.

Does the tour stop at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne?

The itinerary includes a photo stop at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, where you can snap a picture from the coach. It is not a full visit inside the museum.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. You have free time in Vevey and Montreux where you can eat at a restaurant or café, or bring your own food.

Can children and infants go on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The coach is comfortable, and most stops involve walking at your own pace.