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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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.
Lucerne day trip from Zurich with optional yacht cruiseA 10-hour day trip from Zurich to Lucerne with driver-guide, roundtrip transport and a free afternoon to explore the Old Town at your own pace. Visit the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and other landmarks; the Saphir yacht cruise is optional and adds a 1-hour panorama sail on Lake Lucerne with large windows and an adjustable roof. Small groups; live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided introduction to Lucerne's landmarks followed by free time to explore on your own pace—the morning is structured, the afternoon is entirely yours to decide.
Harder Kulm & Glacier Gorge private tour from InterlakenA private 10-hour tour of the Bernese Oberland from Interlaken combines Glacier Gorge's dramatic gorge walk with an ascent to Harder Kulm viewpoint via funicular, where panoramic views span Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and surrounding peaks. Your driver-guide tailors the route to your interests, and the itinerary includes train travel and leisure time to explore Interlaken itself. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Because this is a private tour, your driver-guide adjusts the route and pace to match your interests—the itinerary is yours to shape, not a fixed schedule you follow. Choose it if you want the Bernese Oberland's two landmark stops (the gorge and the viewpoint) without the constraint of group timing, or if your group has children or varying fitness levels and needs flexibility within the day.
Geneva City Tour with Private Guide & Optional Lake CruiseA private guided tour of Geneva lasting two hours, covering the international district around the Palais des Nations, the old town with St. Peter's Cathedral, and the lakeside parks and fountains — with hotel pickup included and an optional boat cruise on Lake Geneva available in summer. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French and travels with you by private vehicle, so the route and timing stay fixed while you move between stops.Is it for me?Choose the tour-only option if you want to see Geneva's main sights without committing to the boat, or pick the tour with cruise if you're visiting in summer and want to see the city and Alps from the water. The two-hour pace works for a morning or afternoon slot in a longer Geneva stay, leaving time for lunch or museums before or after.
Zurich Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-Greet ServiceYou're picked up at your hotel by a named driver in a disinfected Mercedes-Benz van, helped with luggage, and driven directly to Zurich Airport in the back seat. The service includes 15 minutes of free wait time, bottled water, and a meet-greet in your hotel lobby, so you arrive at the airport without arranging transport, negotiating a fare, or worrying about cleanliness or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you travel frequently and want the same reliable, clean service every time — no negotiating fares at the curb, no shared shuttles, no uncertainty about whether the driver will show up on time.
Lucerne Old Town Lake Cruise: Cable Car Small Group TourA small-group tour of Lucerne combining a guided walk through the Old Town, a scenic train journey along Lake Lucerne's shoreline, a cable car ride to an alpine plateau, and a one-hour return cruise on the lake. The guide speaks English and leads all four segments; train, cable car and boat tickets are included, so the day holds together without anyone building it separately.Is it for me?The fixed sequence—walk, train, cable car, cruise—is what fits everything into four to five hours without gaps or decisions. If you want to see Lucerne from multiple angles and heights in one outing without arranging separate tickets or transport, this tour builds the day for you.
Self-Guided Reading City Tour in Zurich: 16 StopsA self-guided reading tour of Zurich takes you through 16 key attractions—churches, monuments, historic squares and museums—over 2 to 3 hours, following a route on your phone with written information, photos and directions. You explore alone, at your own speed, with no live guide. Minimum age is 12; you'll need a mobile phone with internet to access the route after booking.Is it for me?Start from wherever you're staying in Zurich—the route works on your phone, so you don't need a car or a meeting point. This tour suits you if you want to explore the city's main attractions at your own speed, reading the stories without a live guide talking over them, and stopping longer at the places that hold your attention.
Zurich: Black Forest Drive & Porsche Museum 4-Day RentalYou rent a Porsche 718 Boxster at your Zurich hotel, drive the Black Forest High Road through Germany's most scenic region, stay in two 5-star hotels with meals and support included, visit the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, and return the car at your hotel after four days. The fixed route and programmed GPS mean you navigate without thinking; the comprehensive insurance and 24/7 support mean you drive without worry.Is it for me?Right for drivers who want to experience a high-performance car on one of Europe's best scenic roads without arranging hotels, navigation, or breakdown cover themselves — the programmed GPS and included support mean you focus on the drive, not logistics.
Private Lake Lucerne boat tour: Pilatus, Rigi & BürgenstockA private boat tour on Lake Lucerne carries up to twelve guests aboard the QUATAGIS, a wooden passenger ship, past Alpine peaks, historic grand hotels and the city's lakeside landmarks. The two-hour route passes Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, the Bürgenstock Resort and Weggis, with a live guide in English or German. Restroom on board; children welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to stay seated while the scenery moves past you—a passenger ship circles the lake's arms from Lucerne's center, letting you see Rigi, Pilatus and the Alpine shoreline without navigating yourself.
Appenzell Day Trip from Zurich: Alpine Slide & Chocolate FactoryYou get picked up from your Zurich hotel and driven to Appenzell, where you ride the Kronberg alpine slide (or walk the meadows if it's closed), wander the painted village streets, taste craft beers at a local brewery, eat fondue in a cozy restaurant, and tour the chocolate factory with samples. The driver handles navigation and timing, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Swiss experience — mountains, village, food, beer, chocolate — without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself. The fixed itinerary and hotel pickup mean you show up and the day unfolds, even when the slide closes and the plan shifts.
Private Geneva to Montreux & Chillon Castle tour with guideA private full-day excursion from Geneva to the Swiss Riviera, traveling in a luxury Mercedes with a driver-guide who speaks your language and handles the route, timing and entry tickets. You'll visit Lausanne's Olympic Museum, walk the Montreux Flower Promenade past the Freddie Mercury statue, cross the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, and tour Chillon Castle, the most visited historical monument in Switzerland. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide can adjust stops en route if a site doesn't interest you.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private driver-guide to pace your day through Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and Chillon Castle, stopping as long as you need at each site rather than following a fixed group schedule.
Christmas Train Lucerne: Festive ride through lit streetsThe Christmas Train is a one-hour decorated train ride through Lucerne's festively lit streets, squares and landmarks, with an onboard audio guide in English or German that pairs atmospheric music with stories about the Advent season. The route loops through the KKL, the Hofkirche, Schweizerhofquai, and the narrow alleys of the old town—Grendelstrasse, Pfistergasse, Löwengraben—all strung with holiday lights. Infant seats are available; the train runs in most weather, though heavy snow or ice may force cancellation.Is it for me?Pick English for storytelling during the ride or German if that's your language; the fixed one-hour loop covers Lucerne's full festive circuit without requiring you to decide where to stop.
Jungfrau Region Day Trip: Cliff Walk & Alpine VillagesThis eight to ten-hour day trip from Zurich combines scenic train rides, cable car ascents and easy-to-moderate hikes through the Jungfrau region, starting with the First Cliff Walk by Tissot and ending in the car-free villages of Mürren, Gimmelwald and Lauterbrunnen. A live guide in English or German leads the route, and all transport — trains, buses and cable cars — is included; you bring comfortable shoes and a camera for the mirror-like reflections at Bachalpsee Lake and the drama of Staubbach Falls.Is it for me?This is a shared-group tour with a guide leading the route and managing all transport logistics, so it suits travelers arriving in Zurich for a day or two who want to see the Jungfrau region's famous peaks and hidden villages without renting a car or building an itinerary. The eight to ten-hour commitment and mix of cable car rides and easy-to-moderate hiking work for families with older children and for first-time visitors to the Alps who want both iconic views and authentic mountain villages in one day.
Geneva Hop On Hop Off Tour: Open Bus & Mini TrainA 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.Is it for me?Choose this pass if you want to set your own pace across Geneva's spread-out landmarks — the bus and trains run often enough that you can hop off to walk the Bastions Park or St. Peter's Cathedral, then catch the next departure without waiting long. It suits travelers who prefer to explore on their own time rather than follow a fixed itinerary.
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour with Lake Zurich Boat CruiseA 3-hour guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town followed by a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, with a private licensed guide leading the first half and an audio guide available on the boat. You meet at Bahnhofstrasse, walk through the medieval quarter past St Peter's Church (home to Europe's largest clock face), Fraumünster, Grossmünster, and Augustinergasse, then board a cruise that sails past lakeside villas and Alpine landscapes without the guide — who briefs you on what to watch for before you depart.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or German, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages — the audio guide on the boat also runs in both, so the full day stays accessible without translation.
Geneva Old Town Private Tour with Lake Geneva CruiseA private walking tour of Geneva's Old Town with a licensed guide, followed by pre-booked tickets for a 50-minute round-trip boat cruise on Lake Geneva. The guide leads you through the narrow streets to St Pierre Cathedral, Temple de la Madeleine, the Flower Clock and Quai du Mont-Blanc, then hands you tickets and an audio guide at the pier; you explore the lake, the Jet d'eau and the Palais des Nations by boat while the guide steps back. Available in English, French or German.Is it for me?The walking portion is a steady pace through narrow Old Town streets, and the boat cruise is self-guided once you board—if you want a guide's commentary throughout the entire day, this tour splits that role between the walk and the audio guide on the water.
Thun Day Trip from Lucerne: Train, Lake Cruise & TastingThis full-day tour from Lucerne combines a 1.5-hour train ride to Thun, a guided walk through the old town and castle, a 1 hour 20 minute boat cruise on Lake Thun, and a tasting of local cheese (Monday–Friday) or Swiss chocolate (Saturday–Sunday) in Interlaken, with return train to Lucerne. Train tickets, guide, boat entry and tasting are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish and you choose between a private or shared group at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the guide and the pace to yourself; choose shared if you are traveling solo or want to meet other travelers and split the guide cost. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it—train times, boat boarding and the tasting all connect.
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich: Train, Walking Tour & Lake CruiseA 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.Is it for me?Choose the option with the lake cruise if you want to see the mountains and lakeside villages from the water; pick the city-only option if you'd rather spend the extra time exploring Lucerne's shops, restaurants and side streets without a schedule.
Zurich Old Town walking tour: Reformation historyThis 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.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so Bruno adjusts the stops, the depth of explanation and the walking pace to your interests instead of keeping to a fixed schedule for a larger group—it suits anyone who wants to understand Zurich's history in depth without the time pressure of a standard tour.
