Things to do in Switzerland
Day Trips from Zurich19 optionsMuseums7 optionsLucerne Tours45 optionsZurich Airport Taxi11 optionsBoat Tour Zurich30 optionsGeneva City Tour14 optionsMount Titlis Tours13 optionsZurich City Tour24 optionsLake Lucerne Tours38 optionsGeneva Airport Transfer12 optionsLucerne Boat Tour20 optionsLake Zurich Tours27 options
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Full-Day Private Zurich Tour: Chocolate Tasting & Mountain ViewsA full-day private tour of Zurich with a local guide in English or German, covering Uetliberg mountain, the medieval Old Town, Europaallee, Langstrasse, a river-lake cruise and Lake Zurich. The day includes entry fees, public transport tickets, a premium Swiss chocolate tasting at a scenic viewpoint, and a traditional Swiss picnic by the water. Seven hours, customizable to add hiking or shopping if you want.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or German, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your language. If you speak another language or prefer a different pace, let the operator know when you book and they can customize the day to fit your needs.
Mount Titlis Glacier Tour from Zurich with Rotair Cable CarA private 10-hour guided tour from Zurich to Mount Titlis, one of Switzerland's highest glacier mountains, with a dedicated driver-guide, included cable car tickets, and the option to add Lucerne's Old Town and Chapel Bridge. You ascend aboard the TITLIS Rotair rotating cable car, walk across the glacier plateau, and explore the Ice Cave carved inside the mountain — all at your own pace with no groups or fixed schedule.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language you choose at booking, so the commentary works for anyone in your party — children from age 1 are welcome, and the pace is entirely yours since there are no group schedules or fixed stops.
Zurich: FIFA Museum, Lindt Chocolate & Uetliberg SummitYou're picked up at your hotel and driven to the FIFA Museum to see the World Cup trophy and interactive exhibits; then to Lindt's chocolate experience where you watch production and taste freely from their famous fountain; you browse the factory outlet for discounted Swiss chocolate; visit a wildlife park to observe bears and wolves in near-natural settings; take a train and short walk to Uetliberg's summit for city views; and return to your hotel by private car. The whole day is organized for you — no arranging transport between stops or buying tickets separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zurich attractions — football, chocolate, nature, and city views — organized in one day without arranging transport or tickets yourself. The fixed itinerary and private vehicle mean you move between stops on schedule, which is what fits everything into a single afternoon and evening.
Basel Airport to City: Private Mercedes Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get picked up at the arrival lounge by a professional driver holding your name, travel in a private luxury Mercedes with bottled water included, and reach your Basel hotel without arranging transport, exchanging currency, or navigating the taxi queue. The driver speaks English, tracks your flight, and waits 60 minutes if you're delayed. Book with your flight details and phone number, and confirm the date you land if you're arriving overnight.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue, language barriers, and currency exchange when you land—the driver is already waiting with your name, and the price is fixed before you arrive.
Beginner Ski Lesson Grindelwald from Lucerne: 10-hour day tripA 10-hour beginner ski lesson from Lucerne takes you to Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region, where a certified ski instructor teaches you the basics on the Bodmi beginners' area (maximum 8 participants per group). The trip includes round-trip coach transport from Lucerne, a 2.5-hour lesson, all ski equipment and safety gear, and free time to explore Grindelwald afterward. Children from age 12 are welcome; the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your option choice.Is it for me?Your coach handles the pickup from Lucerne, your instructor waits at Grindelwald, and all equipment is ready—you just show up and ski the Bernese Oberland's slopes for a full day.
Thun Foxtrail Castello: Puzzle Hunt & Scavenger GameYou receive starting documents and follow a virtual fox's trail of hidden clues and puzzles around Thun, solving riddles to find the next post and unlock the route. The flat path loops past Schadau Castle and along the water, taking two to three hours with a team. If you get stuck, a free helpline gets you moving again without spoiling the answer.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Thun but also want a reason to look closely — the puzzles force you to notice details you'd otherwise miss, and the team element turns a walk into something you'll actually talk about afterward.
Private Zurich to Mount Titlis & Lucerne tour: 8 hoursA private guided tour from Zurich covers Lucerne's lakeside landmarks, then climbs Mount Titlis by rotating cable car to 3,000 meters for 360-degree Alpine views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a driver-guide in English; the tour runs eight hours total. Professional guide services are available on some group sizes. You choose your activities at the summit—Ice Palace, Ice Flyer, or the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge—based on preference.Is it for me?Choose the group size that matches your party at checkout—the price and guide services vary by size. If you want to see three Swiss landmarks in one day without driving yourself or coordinating separate transport and cable car tickets, the fixed itinerary and included pickups mean the day holds together without you building it.
Basel Airport to Zurich: Private Transfer & Hotel DropoffYou get picked up by name at Basel Airport arrivals in a new, air-conditioned vehicle stocked with water and WiFi. The driver takes you directly to your Zurich hotel without stops or detours, and child seats or ski racks are free if you need them. The price is fixed before you travel, so there's no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Basel and staying in Zurich and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation — the driver waiting with your name and the fixed price are what turn a 90-minute transfer into something you don't have to think about.
Private Geneva City Tour: Jet d'Eau, Flower Clock & Old TownA private guided tour of Geneva covers the Palais des Nations, the International District, Lake Geneva's shores, the Jet d'Eau fountain and the Flower Clock in the Old Town, with a guide in English, Spanish or French and transport by private vehicle. The tour runs two hours; you can add a one-hour lake cruise at checkout. Pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private pace through Geneva's main sights without coordinating separate transport — the guide, vehicle and timing are arranged, so you move through the Jet d'Eau, the Old Town and the International District as a single coherent day. Add the lake cruise if you want to extend into the afternoon and see the shoreline from the water.
Basel to Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-GreetYou get a dedicated driver who meets you by name at your Basel pickup point and drives you directly to the airport in a modern, comfortable car. The service includes WiFi, water, and a fixed price confirmed before you travel, plus 24/7 support if your plans shift. Child seats are free if you need them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive at Basel Airport without arranging a taxi or relying on public transport schedules — the fixed price and driver meet-and-greet mean you know exactly what you're paying and who's collecting you.
Private Lake Lucerne boat tour from Weggis: QUATAGIS shipA private boat tour on Lake Lucerne departing from Weggis aboard the QUATAGIS, a wooden passenger ship designed for a maximum of 12 guests, takes you across one of Europe's most beautiful Alpine lakes. The two-hour route passes the Bürgenstock — where the renovated Grand Hotel has hosted everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Sean Connery — and reveals the foothills of the Alps from the water. A live guide in English or German narrates the journey; the boat carries a restroom on board.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small group (max 12 people) on a wooden ship rather than a large ferry, and prefer flexibility within a two-hour window over fixed public timetables.
Lake Lucerne villages tour: Boat cruiseA half-day guided tour from Lucerne that combines a 1-hour boat cruise, village exploration on foot in Weggis, Vitznau, and Gersau, and a 1.5-hour scenic return cruise. A local guide in English or Spanish leads you through historic streets, lakeside promenades, and traditional Swiss architecture while pointing out sites linked to Switzerland's origins. Boat tickets and insider tips are included; a cable car ride in Vitznau is optional and paid separately on site.Is it for me?Five to seven hours leaves room for a meal before or after, but locks you into a half-day commitment—book this if you want the three villages and the lake views without building a full-day itinerary around them.
Zurich Old Town Food Tour with Local Guide and MealTaste Zurich is a 3.5-hour walking food tour through Zurich's Old Town and lakeside neighborhoods, led by a local guide who explains the history and preparation of each dish. You'll visit at least four restaurants and food stops, eating the equivalent of a full meal that includes Rösti, fondue, Alpine cheese, local sausage, Tirggels (honey biscuits), and Swiss chocolate, plus water and a glass of beer (or non-alcoholic option). The itinerary changes by season and availability, and vegetarian options are available; contact the operator about food restrictions before booking.Is it for me?Choose the lunch tour if you want to eat earlier in the day and prefer fondue or cheese Rösti; pick the dinner tour for a later start and heartier main dishes with gravy or mushroom sauce. Either way, the fixed stops and included meals mean you're eating a full meal's worth of food without researching restaurants or making separate reservations.
Zurich Airport to City: Private Car & Meet-GreetA driver meets you at Zurich Airport arrivals with your name on a sign and helps with your luggage; you ride in a private Mercedes, BMW or Jaguar to your hotel while the driver tracks your flight and covers all airport fees. The 60-minute free waiting time means no rush if your plane is late, and bottled water is included for the ride into the city.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and price negotiation—the driver waits at arrivals, the car is ready, and the fare is locked in before you touch down.
Zurich Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're met at Zurich Airport with a nameplate and driven directly to your hotel in a private car with no other passengers. On departure, your driver collects you from the hotel lobby and delivers you to the airport terminal. The fixed price covers transportation, all taxes and fees, so you step out knowing exactly what you've paid.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and shuttle wait — a private driver means you leave the airport on your schedule, not when a shuttle fills up, and you know the cost before you land.
Lucerne Self-Guided Tour: Over 20 Frescoed HousesThis self-guided reading tour of Lucerne takes you through the city's main attractions and beyond, following a curated route on your phone. You'll see over twenty distinctive frescoed houses, visit the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, and discover places most tourists miss—a former orphanage, prison, and executioner's house. The route includes detailed directions, photos, and stories written by an experienced guide, so you move at your own pace and stop when something catches your eye.Is it for me?Start from anywhere in Lucerne's center—the route works whether you're staying in the old town or arriving by train or bus. Since there's no live guide and no fixed meeting point, you move through the city on your own schedule, which means you can pause for a coffee, backtrack to a fresco you want to photograph, or skip ahead if a stop doesn't hold your interest.
Geneva to Interlaken Day Trip: SkyGlass Panoramic BusThis 13-hour day trip from Geneva combines a scenic drive through the Swiss countryside with a guided visit to Interlaken and an ascent to Harder Kulm, a summit viewpoint at 1,322 meters. The funicular takes you to a panoramic viewing platform with glass floors overlooking Interlaken and the lakes of Thun and Brienz, with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The tour includes transport by SkyGlass panoramic bus, a driver guide during the drive, free time to explore Interlaken's Höheweg promenade and shops, and access to walking trails from the summit.Is it for me?The day is 13 hours end-to-end, with most of the time spent traveling and at the summit rather than hiking. If you want mountain views without a strenuous climb, the funicular and viewing platform deliver that; if you want to walk further into the Alps, the trails are there to choose.
Lavaux Wine Tour: Vineyard Walk, Tastings & Boat CruiseA full-day wine tour from Geneva through Lavaux's UNESCO-listed vineyards, led by a guide in English, Spanish, French or Turkish. You visit two wineries—one organic, one traditional—walk the terraced slopes of Saint-Saphorin, enjoy a three-course lunch with Alps views, and return by Belle-Époque boat cruise from Vevey to Lausanne. Hotel pickup in Geneva is included; children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste wines at two different producers and walk the actual terraced vineyards where they grow—the combination of cellar, slope and boat gives you the full landscape of Lavaux in one day. Children from age 1 can join, though the 10-hour length and vineyard walks suit families with older kids or adults better than toddlers.
Aarau Walking Tour: Scavenger Hunt Through Painted GablesThis self-guided scavenger hunt takes you through Aarau on foot using an app-based game with riddles, trivia and photo tasks to guide you between landmarks. You start anytime, walk at your own pace and navigate using your smartphone — no guide, no fixed schedule, just your group and the city's famous gables. The tour runs around two hours and covers the Obertorturm (a 13th-century gate tower), the Alte Kantonsschule (Switzerland's oldest secular school) and the Alte Mühle (a historic mill). You'll need a fully charged smartphone with mobile data and the Explorial app downloaded before you arrive at the starting point on Metzgergasse.Is it for me?The app delivers all commentary and clues in 24 languages — choose yours when you start the game — so anyone in your group can follow at their own comfort level without a guide speaking over them. Start anytime you want and walk at your own pace, which works well if your group moves at different speeds or wants to linger at certain stops without holding anyone back.
Zurich tour with Lake Zurich cruise and Lindt chocolate visitA private guided tour of Zurich combines the Old Town's churches and riverside lanes with a 25-minute boat cruise on Lake Zurich and a visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you taste premium chocolates and learn the history behind them. The guide speaks your chosen language (English, Spanish or German), pickup is included, and the itinerary is tailored to your pace. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller; the vehicle is air-conditioned and WiFi is available on board.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the itinerary and pace are tailored to you rather than locked to a group schedule. Choose it if you want to linger at a church, skip a stop, or adjust the timing on the fly—the guide and driver work around your preferences, not the other way around.
