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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Lausanne: Olympic Museum Ticket & Interactive Exhibits EntryYou’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.
Tandem Paragliding Zermatt: Matterhorn ViewsTandem paragliding in Zermatt pairs you with a professional pilot for a 25–30 minute flight above the Matterhorn, glaciers and alpine villages. A safety briefing and windproof jacket are included; the mountain railway to the launch site is part of the experience. No previous paragliding experience is required. Optional HD photos and 4K videos are available for purchase after landing.Is it for me?The meeting point is in Zermatt itself and the mountain railway is included, so you don't need a car or a guide to a trailhead—walk to the meeting point, get briefed, and ride up. This works whether you're staying in town or arriving by train.
St Moritz & Bernina Red Train from Milan: Alpine Day TripYou travel by coach from Milan through Lombardy to St. Moritz, spend a few hours exploring the Alpine town, then board the UNESCO Bernina Red Train for a four-hour journey to Tirano with an English-speaking guide. You get free time in Tirano for lunch and walking, then return to Milan by coach the same evening. The train ticket, transport, and guide are all included; you choose between the Bernina route (St. Moritz–Tirano with the famous spiral viaduct) or the Albula route (shorter train journey with the Landwasser Viaduct viewpoint).Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Swiss Alps and ride one of Europe's most famous heritage railways without renting a car or planning multiple bookings—the coach, train ticket, and guide are all arranged, and the fixed schedule gets you back to Milan by evening.
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen day trip from LucerneA fully guided day trip from Lucerne to Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen, traveling by air-conditioned coach through the Bernese Oberland with a multilingual guide. You get free time in each village to explore at your own pace, see Staubbach Falls—Switzerland's third-highest waterfall—and ride through the scenic Brünig Pass. The tour runs 10 hours and returns you to Lucerne by evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a coach-based tour through three villages with built-in free time in each—you set the pace at Staubbach Falls or a café rather than moving as a group.
Buy Pilatus Ticket: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride from SummitYou choose your route up (cogwheel railway or gondola plus Dragon Ride), spend as long as you want at the 2,132-meter summit exploring three peaks and the Dragon Path, eat at a mountain restaurant if you're hungry, then ride back down on your own schedule. The ticket includes all transport both ways and access to the summit attractions, so you only need to arrange getting to Alpnachstad or Kriens station.Is it for me?Right for anyone in the Lake Lucerne region who wants the summit views and mountain air without a guide or fixed itinerary. Plan for a half-day minimum (four to six hours total), and book the cogwheel railway in advance if you're traveling in summer — that's what keeps the wait short.
Zurich Private Walking Tour: Medieval Alleys & Local StoriesA private guided walking tour of Zurich lasting just under two hours, led by someone who lives in the city, covering 2,000 years of history from Roman toll point to modern banking hub while exploring medieval alleys, landmark churches, and the stories guidebooks leave out. Hotel pickup is included; the route and focus—whether more historic or more business-centered—can be adapted to your wishes. You also receive a Swiss Insider Card with practical information for your stay.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the starting point, which matters if you're staying elsewhere in the city or traveling without a car. The route adapts to your interests—whether you want deeper history, more on the business side, or a balance—so the two hours stay focused on what you actually came to see.
Lucerne: Jungfraujoch Day Trip & Eiger Express GondolaYou travel by coach from Lucerne through the Bernese Oberland to Grindelwald, then ride the Eiger Express gondola and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. At the top you visit the Sphinx Observatory, walk the Ice Palace, and see the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding peaks. A multilingual guide leads the whole day, handles all transport and train tickets, and returns you to Lucerne by evening—no separate bookings needed for any of it.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to reach Jungfraujoch without renting a car or piecing together train tickets yourself—the guide handles the route, the timing, and all the transitions, which is what makes a full-day mountain trip possible from a single coach pickup in Lucerne.
Zurich, Lucerne & Mt Titlis: Glacier Tour with Rotair GondolaYou’ll ride from Zurich through green valleys to Engelberg, then soar up Mount Titlis by revolving gondola for glacier walks, cliff bridges, and snow tubing—even in summer. With two hours at the summit plus an hour exploring Lucerne’s old town on your way back, expect cold cheeks and big views that linger long after.
Zurich: ETukTuk Old Town Tour with Local GuideYou spend ninety minutes in an open-sided electric vehicle with a local guide, moving through Zurich's Old Town at a pace that lets you actually see Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter Church, and the Limmatquai waterfront without walking or navigating on your own. The guide provides live commentary on the city's history and neighborhoods as you go, and the small group size—up to four passengers—means you're not lost in a crowd.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Zurich's main landmarks and neighborhoods without walking or navigating on your own. The ninety-minute duration and small group size mean you move at a pace where your guide's commentary actually lands, and the open-sided vehicle keeps you connected to the city instead of sealed behind glass.
Lake Geneva day trip: Chaplin's World, Chillon Castle & cruiseThis 10-hour guided day trip from Geneva takes you through the Swiss Riviera to Montreux, Chaplin's World museum, the UNESCO Lavaux vineyards, and Chillon Castle, with a first-class cruise on an old paddle steamer and an apéritif included. The steamer runs June through September; if you book outside those months, the castle visit replaces the boat ride. A live English-speaking guide drives the group and leads you through each stop.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the lake and the castle without driving yourself—the steamer ride is the day's centerpiece, and the guide handles all the stops and timing so you move through the Riviera without planning the route. If you're traveling with infants or small children, strollers are welcome and specialized infant seats are available on the bus.
Lucerne tour: Chapel Bridge, cheese & chocolate tastingThis small-group tour of Lucerne combines sightseeing of Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower and Lucerne Castle with Swiss chocolate and cheese tastings. You walk inside the Chapel Bridge, learn about the Water Tower in the middle of the river, ride an elevator to the castle for alpine views, and sample five types of Swiss chocolate and three alpine cheeses paired with a glass of Swiss wine. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the two-hour route; an optional one-hour lake cruise extends the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you're stopping over briefly and want a guide-led route that combines the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, and Castle views with chocolate and cheese tastings in one morning or afternoon.
Interlaken: Lütschine Whitewater Rafting Class III-IVYou raft continuous Class III-IV rapids on the Lütschine for 1.5–2 hours with a professional guide, all equipment provided, starting below the Eiger and finishing at Lake Brienz. The trip includes changing rooms, hot showers, and a free drink after you pull out. Plan for about four hours total, and bring a swimsuit and towel.Is it for me?This is for people who want real whitewater, not a scenic float — the continuous Class III-IV rapids and the pace demand strong swimmers and a high level of fitness, which is what makes the rush possible in just two hours.
Falconeria Locarno: Birds of Prey Show & Skip-the-Line TicketYou skip the entry line and walk straight into covered seating for a live hour-long show of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures flying free. The 11am or 3pm slot fits easily into a Lugano day trip, and the tribune keeps you dry if weather turns. Infants under 3 enter free, and the site is fully accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending a day near Lugano who wants to see large birds fly without arranging transport or timing — the two daily shows mean you pick the slot that fits your schedule, and the covered seating works whether the sun is strong or clouds roll in.
Lucerne: Walking Tour Old Town, Chapel Bridge & Jesuit ChurchYou’ll wander Lucerne’s winding streets with a local guide who brings hidden stories to life—from crossing Chapel Bridge under its painted roof to pausing in the hush of Jesuit Church. Expect warm smiles from locals as you pass through Old Town squares and catch glimpses of daily life beyond the postcards.
Jungfrau Region Day Trip: Mürren, Lauterbrunnen & GrindelwaldA private day trip from Zurich to the Jungfrau region, guided by a local expert, takes you through Lauterbrunnen's 72 waterfalls, the car-free village of Mürren with views of the Eiger and Jungfrau peaks, and Grindelwald. The guide arranges cable car rides, a traditional Swiss Raclette lunch cooked outdoors in Gimmelwald, and the route itself, so you move between villages without managing transport or timing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide handling the cable car bookings, the route between villages, and the timing—so you walk, eat and photograph without managing logistics yourself. The private format means no waiting for other groups and the flexibility to adjust stops or add a hike if the day calls for it.
Geneva & Annecy: Alpine Town & Lake Cruise OptionYou board a coach in Geneva, cross into Annecy for a guided walk through the medieval Old Town with two free hours by the lake, then return for a two-hour Geneva tour covering the UN district, Flower Clock, and Old Town by mini train or foot. An optional one-hour Lake Geneva cruise follows if you choose it and travel between April and October. Hotel pickup is not mentioned, so confirm your meeting point when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want both Annecy and Geneva in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between towns—the fixed itinerary and coach handle the logistics, leaving you free to absorb the medieval streets and international landmarks without planning the route.
Glacier 3000 & Montreux: Cable car & suspension bridge tourThis ten-hour tour from Geneva drives through Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps to Glacier 3000, where you ride a cable car to 3,000 meters and walk the Peak Walk suspension bridge — the only bridge in the world connecting two mountain peaks. The itinerary includes free time in the Diablerets valley and the town of Montreux, with an English-speaking driver guide and return transport to Geneva. You choose at checkout whether to add cable car access to the glacier or spend the time in the village instead.Is it for me?Choose the cable car option if you want to walk a suspension bridge between two peaks and stand on a glacier in a single day; pick the village-only option if you prefer more time in the Diablerets or want to keep the cost down and still see Montreux.
Lucerne: Old Town & Chapel Bridge Private Tour with Local GuideYou 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.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Lucerne beyond the main landmarks—a local guide means you get the context and the back-streets in ninety minutes, which is exactly what makes a short tour feel complete rather than rushed.
Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich: Farm Life & Cheese TastingThis full-day guided tour departs Zurich for the Appenzell Alps, combining a working dairy farm visit, a tour of the Appenzeller show dairy with cheese tasting, an aerial cable car ride to Mt. Hoher Kasten at 1,800 meters, and a guided walk through the traditional village of Appenzell. The group stays under 16 people, and the guide speaks English throughout. Transportation, the cable car, and entry to the dairy are included; lunch and hotel pickup are not.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see how Appenzeller cheese moves from pasture to cellar — the small group size and the cable car to Mt. Hoher Kasten are what separate this itinerary from a standard coach tour of the region, and they are what make the day hold together without rushing between stops.
Lucerne Walking Tour: Chapel Bridge & Hidden GemsA 2-hour walking tour of Lucerne led by a professional guide who shapes the route around your interests, covering the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, medieval towers, and the hidden squares and frescoed buildings that define the city beyond the postcard sights. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; groups stay under 15 people, or book a private tour for your group alone. Public transport stops are nearby, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the shared tour to meet other travelers, or choose private if you want the guide to focus on your group's specific interests—whether that's medieval history, local stories, or hidden lanes beyond the main sights.
