Things to do in Switzerland
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Zurich to Rhine Falls, Lindau, Bregenz & Vaduz: 4 Countries Day TripYou’ll start your day getting splashed by Rhine Falls’ spray before wandering Lindau’s colorful lanes and pausing lakeside in Bregenz. In Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, you’ll spot castles and chat with locals before heading back to Zurich—all with hotel pickup and a guide who knows every shortcut across these borders.
Interlaken: Stockhorn Bungy Jump 134m & Mountain LakeYou meet your guide in Interlaken, ride the gondola to 134 meters, receive safety gear and instructions, then jump and rebound over Stockensee lake. The package includes the gondola ticket, all safety equipment, a professional guide, transport from Interlaken, and a free drink afterward. The whole trip takes a few hours and you'll have a photo of the jump.Is it for me?Book this if you want to bungy jump in one of the world's most unusual locations — a mountain gondola over an Alpine lake — without arranging transport, equipment or safety certification yourself. The fixed schedule and professional crew mean you show up and jump.
Private Walking Tour Basel: Customized by a Local GuideA private walking tour of Basel led by a local guide who designs the itinerary around what you want to see and learn. Your guide picks you up at your accommodation or cruise terminal, shows you the city's iconic monuments and hidden corners, and shares stories about Basel's history and culture. The tour length is your choice—from a quick orientation to a full day—and museum visits can be added if you arrange them beforehand.Is it for me?Pick the 2-hour tour for a first-time overview with neighborhood highlights, or the 4-8 hour option if you want to linger in specific areas and add a museum interior visit.
Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Cruise, Cogwheel Train & Spa DayYou’ll cross Lake Lucerne by boat, ride Switzerland’s classic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, and soak in mineral-rich pools at Rigi Kaltbad Spa—all at your own pace. Flexible departures mean you choose your rhythm. Pause for mountain views or linger in warm water as long as you want—the day is yours to shape.
Mt Pilatus from Lucerne: Cogwheel Railway & Dragon Ride Cable CarYou take a bus and train from Lucerne to Kriens, ride the panorama gondola and Dragon Ride cable car to the summit, then descend via the world's steepest cogwheel railway and return by train. All transport and cable car tickets are included; meals and rope park activities cost extra. Plan for three to four hours total, depending on how long you linger at the top.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Lucerne with a half-day free and no rental car, since all transport is included and you move under your own pace at the summit. Expect to be out for three to four hours total, which is what makes the full round trip possible without rushing.
Ticino: Beginner Canyoning in Boggera with Small GroupsYou’ll jump into emerald pools near Bellinzona, slide down natural waterways, and abseil beside waterfalls—all with a small group and a guide who actually makes you feel safe (and laugh). Expect cold water, real camaraderie, snacks waiting at base—and maybe one photo you’ll want to keep forever.
Mt Stanserhorn: CabriO Open-Top Cable Car & Vintage TrainYou’ll ride a vintage funicular then step onto the world’s only open-top CabriO cable car for an airy climb to Mt Stanserhorn. Walk the summit trail with local Rangers sharing stories, then relax in a revolving restaurant with mountain views spinning slowly around you. It’s part adventure, part gentle wonder — and honestly, it sticks with you.
Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight Over Swiss Alps ViewsYou’ll feel the rush as you launch from a Swiss mountain with your tandem pilot above Lucerne’s lakes and valleys. There’s no need for experience—just bring some courage and comfortable shoes. Enjoy the cable car ride up, gear provided, gentle guidance from your local pilot, and that wild moment when your feet leave the ground.
Glacier Express & Lucerne tour: 10-hour Alpine train journeyA 10-hour tour from Basel combining the Glacier Express scenic train through Chur and Andermatt with a guided walking tour of Lucerne's medieval Old Town, Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. The route includes first-class seating, gourmet lunch served at your seat, and a live guide in English or Spanish. A guide meets you at Basel SBB station and returns you there at the end of the day.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide handling the train logistics and narrating both the journey and Lucerne's landmarks—book the self-guided version if you'd rather explore independently.
Lucerne Old Town tour by eTukTuk: Custom-guided highlightsA 60-minute guided tour of Lucerne by eTukTuk covers the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Hofkirche and Lion Monument with a local driver who speaks English or German and adjusts the route to your interests. The vehicle seats up to four passengers, and children from age 6 are welcome. You get live commentary on board and the flexibility to shape the stops around what you want to see.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want a driver who knows Lucerne's layout—you'll spend the full hour moving through the city rather than planning stops, and you can steer which landmarks you see.
Zurich: Private Walking Tour, Polybahn Ride & Old Town PhotosYou’ll wander Zurich’s lively streets with a local guide, ride the Polybahn funicular for city views, stroll lakeside at Lake Zurich, and pause for Swiss coffee or chocolate in a cozy café. Expect small moments: laughter over language fails, hidden corners in Old Town, and photos that feel personal long after you leave.
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Private Tour from LucerneA private guided tour from Lucerne that takes you up Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train and dragon cable car, across the summit at 2,132 meters, down the world's steepest rack railway, and back by first-class cruise on Lake Lucerne. Hotel pickup is included, and your guide speaks English or Spanish. The route runs six hours and covers the Pilatus Railways, Fraukmuntegg stop, and the lake's four-canton views.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Lucerne without a car—hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the station, and the guide handles the sequence of three different cable cars, trains and boats so the day holds together as a single route instead of separate bookings.
Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding Flight & Shuttle PickupYou’ll run into the wind with your pilot, float high above Lucerne’s lakes and villages for up to 20 minutes, and see mountains from a view most people never get. Shuttle pickup brings you straight to launch, with all safety gear provided — so you can focus on that wild feeling of flying. It’s quieter up there than you’d think.
Zermatt & Matterhorn Day Trip from Zürich by Train & GornergratYou’ll travel by scenic train from Zürich past Lake Thun and Bern before exploring Zermatt’s alpine village streets with a local guide. Ride up Gornergrat by cogwheel railway for glacier views and stand face-to-face with the Matterhorn itself. Expect quiet moments, vivid scenery, and plenty of stories—this day trip leaves you feeling like you’ve actually touched Switzerland’s mountain heart.
Bern: Private Walking Tour with Personalized Local InsightsYou’ll join a local host for a private walking tour of Bern shaped by your own interests—whether that’s food, art, or just wandering neighborhoods most tourists miss. Expect small surprises: hidden courtyards, stories only locals know, maybe even a laugh over your attempt at Swiss German. You’ll leave feeling less like a visitor and more like you belong.
Lauterbrunnen tour with Interlaken & Grindelwald - 10hA 10-hour private guided tour of the Bernese Oberland starting from your hotel, moving through Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken and Grindelwald with stops at the Aareschlucht Gorge, Giessbach Falls, and the lakeside village of Iseltwald. The guide speaks English, Spanish, German or Slovak, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with bottled water provided throughout the day.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're comfortable spending most of the day in a vehicle moving between multiple valleys and villages; pick a different itinerary if you'd rather stay based in one location or focus on hiking and water activities.
Lavaux wine walk: UNESCO vineyards with local tastingsVine Stories is a 3.5-hour walking tour through the UNESCO-protected Lavaux region on Lake Geneva, led by Marc, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Guide and sommelier. You walk roughly 3 km through western Lavaux vineyards, stop for hosted wine tastings at local producers, and learn the history and culture of Swiss winemaking. The tour includes wine tastings and a charcuterie platter; it runs in English, French or German, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand Swiss wine and the region's history from someone trained to teach both—Marc's background as a sommelier and UNESCO guide means you're learning the story behind what you're tasting, not just sampling wines. The easy 3 km walk through the terraces suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through the vineyards without a strenuous hike.
Alsace wine tour from Basel: 3 wineries, small groupA six-hour guided wine tour departing from Basel visits three small, family-run wineries in Alsace's most charming villages, with tastings included and pickup from your accommodation. The group stays strictly between 2–6 people, which is what makes the personal attention from the guide and the access to lesser-known producers possible. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste wines directly from the vineyard and meet the winemakers themselves rather than join a large group at a commercial tasting room. The small group size and access to lesser-known producers are what make the personal attention possible.
Zurich: Old Town Walk, Lake Cruise & Cable CarYou walk Zurich's Old Town with a local guide, seeing Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter's Church without the crowds; take a 45-minute cruise on Lake Zurich while learning about the city's chocolate heritage; and ride either a cable car or train to Felsenegg or Uetliberg for panoramic views of the lake and Alps. Everything is timed and connected, so you move through the city instead of standing in lines.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Zurich's main landmarks—Old Town churches, the lake, the local mountains—in one flowing experience without managing separate tickets, waiting times, or figuring out which transport to take next. Small groups and careful timing are what make it possible to fit everything in without feeling rushed.
Zurich City Tour with Chocolate Tasting and Lake CruiseA guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town combines stops at the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and Bahnhofstrasse with chocolate tastings at three local confiseries, ending with a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and includes a local guide in English or Spanish; you choose between a private tour or a shared group departure at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the guide's attention focused on your group and the pace set to your questions; the shared tour works well if you're comfortable in a group and want to meet other travelers while keeping the cost lower.
