Private Zurich City Tour: Tailor Your Own Route

Build your Zurich itinerary on the move, not before you arrive.

A private Zurich city tour where you choose the stops and the pace: a driver-guide picks you up at your hotel or the airport in a comfortable vehicle and takes you where you want to go, with the option to ask for advice or follow your own plan. Available for 2, 4, or 8 hours; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages.

The Experience

You get picked up at your Zurich hotel or airport and climb into a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide who knows the city. The tour length is your call—2 hours for a quick pass through the highlights, 4 hours for a deeper look, or a full 8-hour day if you want to move slowly and double back. What you see is entirely up to you: tell the guide what interests you and they'll navigate there, or ask for recommendations if you'd rather not plan it out. Either way, you're not locked into a fixed route or a group's pace.

The driver handles all the navigation and logistics while you watch the city unfold. Fuel and passenger insurance are covered, so there are no hidden charges when you arrive. If you're changing planes in Zurich and have a layover to fill, this setup works especially well—you can see the old town, the lakefront, or whatever matters to you without coordinating with a group or figuring out public transit on an unfamiliar schedule. The guide speaks multiple languages, so language isn't a barrier to asking questions or adjusting the route on the fly.

The vehicle is comfortable and the driver stays with you the entire time, which means you can stop whenever something catches your eye, ask about what you're seeing, and move on without waiting for anyone else. When you're done, you get dropped back at your hotel or airport—no separate transport to arrange.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your Zurich hotel or airport.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• multilingual driver-guide for the full duration.
• fuel and passenger insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Swiss Epic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour option if you're between flights and want the essentials; go 4 hours for a real sense of the city without a full day commitment; book 8 hours if you want to move at your own pace and explore neighborhoods beyond the main sights. The private vehicle means you're not waiting for a group to board or keeping to someone else's schedule.

Top questions

Can I change my mind about where to go once the tour starts?

Yes. The whole point of this tour is that you decide the route on the spot. If you want to skip a stop or add one, tell your driver-guide and they'll adjust the itinerary.

What if I don't know Zurich and have no idea what to visit?

Your driver-guide can suggest the main attractions—the old town, the lakefront, museums, neighborhoods—and help you pick based on what you're interested in and how much time you have.

Does the tour include entry to museums or attractions?

No. The tour covers transportation, the guide, and the vehicle. Entry fees to any museums, galleries, or paid attractions are separate and paid on the spot.

Is hotel or airport pickup included?

Yes, pickup is included. You'll be collected at your Zurich hotel or Zurich Airport, depending on where you choose, and dropped off at the same location when the tour ends.

How many languages does the driver-guide speak?

The guide is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and two additional languages, so communication won't be a problem regardless of your background.