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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Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Cruise: Mountain Views & Lakeside LandmarksA 1-hour panoramic sightseeing cruise on Lake Lucerne departs from Pier 7 at Schweizerhofquai in central Lucerne, passing Meggenhorn Castle, the Bürgenstock resort area, and the Richard Wagner Museum. You choose between open upper deck, main deck, or sheltered indoor seating with onboard food and drinks available. The boat returns to the same pier, making it suited to first-time visitors, short stays, couples, and families.Is it for me?The fixed one-hour route and fixed departure point mean you don't plan the day around transport—you walk to Pier 7, board, and step off back in the city an hour later, which is why it suits travelers on short stays or anyone who wants a break from walking without leaving Lucerne.
Basel Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Basel led by a Lokafyer—a passionate local, not a professional guide—who personalizes the route to your interests and shares authentic stories and practical tips. The tour runs 2 to 6 hours depending on what you choose, and your guide adapts the walk in real time based on what catches your attention. You arrange the start time and meeting place in advance, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or German.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Basel like someone who lives there instead of someone following a map—your guide adjusts the walk in real time based on what you care about, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary or a group schedule.
Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Geneva with hotel pickup, led by either a local guide or a professional tour guide, covering the Jet d'Eau, Old Town, St. Peter's Cathedral, Rousseau Island and other landmarks you choose. The route is fully customizable—you and your guide agree on stops before you start or adjust them as you walk. Available in English, Spanish, French or German.Is it for me?Choose the local guide option if you want to see Geneva as residents do and don't need detailed historical explanation at each stop. Pick the professional tour guide if the history and context behind the landmarks matter more to you than the insider's perspective. Either way, the private format means you set the pace and decide which stops are worth your time.
Zurich: Old Town Walking Tour & Lake CruiseYou walk the Old Town's cobblestone streets and parks with a local guide, ride a funicular to a viewpoint above the Alps, visit Fraumünster Church to see Marc Chagall's stained glass windows, then board a 90-minute ferry cruise on Lake Zurich past the Lindt factory and the lakeside villas of the Golden Coast. The funicular ticket and ferry ticket are included, so you don't buy them separately at each stop.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the main landmarks of Zurich's Old Town and Lake Zurich in one morning or late-morning outing without arranging separate tickets or transport — the guide, the funicular, and the ferry are all coordinated into a single itinerary.
Private Sailing on Lake Geneva: Jet d'Eau and Hidden CovesA private sailing cruise on Lake Geneva pairs wind-powered access to Geneva's landmarks—including a close approach to the Jet d'Eau—with the expertise of a professional local skipper who shares the city's history. The boat reaches areas unreachable by conventional tours, and depending on conditions, you can swim in the lake or set up an onboard picnic with table, glassware, cutlery and ice provided.Is it for me?You handle none of the sailing—the skipper does—so this suits anyone who wants to learn the lake and the city from someone who knows it, without the crowd of a shared motorboat tour. The three-hour window and private deck make it work for groups who want to set their own pace and linger where the light or the conversation holds them.
Zurich Airport to Lucerne: Private Transfer & PickupYou're met at Zurich Airport arrivals by a named driver holding a board with your name. The private transfer takes you directly to your Lucerne hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with water and WiFi on board, skipping taxi queues and negotiation entirely. Child seats and ski storage are free. The whole route and timing are confirmed before you land, so delays or changes get handled without you making a phone call.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid taxi queues and arrive on a fixed schedule: the driver is already waiting when you land, the price is set before you leave home, and you skip the negotiation entirely.
Zurich: City Tour, Lake Cruise & Lindt Chocolate MuseumYou get a private driver-guide in a Mercedes for the morning, covering Zurich's main sights (Old Town, lake views from Zürichberg, the financial district) without having to navigate or time yourself. A one-hour lake cruise breaks up the walking. Entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate and time to shop are included, and hotel pickup and return are built in.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zurich's main highlights—Old Town, lake views, the Alps from Zürichberg—without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself; the private guide and fixed route mean you see the city in one flowing half-day instead of piecing it together on your own.
Zurich: Altstadt & Grossmünster Walking Tour with Optional Lake CruiseYou walk from Bahnhofstrasse through the Altstadt with an English-speaking Swiss guide, stopping at Lindenhof for river views, visiting the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, and exploring medieval streets. Hotel pickup is included via public tram (tickets covered), and you can add a 1-hour lake cruise if you want. The guide handles navigation and timing, so you just show up and walk.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Zurich's main landmarks and neighborhoods without arranging your own transport or buying separate tram tickets—the guide handles both, and you move through the city like someone who lives there.
Geneva to Glacier 3000 Day Trip & Montreux Riviera TourThis tour takes you from Geneva through classic Swiss countryside to Glacier 3000 by cable car, lets you walk the world-famous Peak Walk bridge, and gives you free time in artistic Montreux along Lake Geneva. Expect snowy mountain views, cozy villages, and a taste of local life—all in one day.
Zermatt: Gornergrat Railway & ZOOM Exhibition TicketYou take the cogwheel train from Zermatt up to Gornergrat, spending the ascent watching the Matterhorn grow larger in the window. At the summit, you visit the ZOOM exhibition about the mountain and alpine world, explore the observation deck, and eat at mountain restaurants before returning on any train that day. The return ticket and exhibition entry are both included, so you only need to show up in Zermatt and choose your departure time.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Matterhorn and the high alpine landscape without arranging separate transport and entry — the single ticket handles both, and the flexible return time means you're not locked into a schedule once you reach the top.
Geneva chocolate tasting tour by bike-taxi: 3 artisanal shopsA private bike-taxi tour of Geneva visits three artisanal chocolatiers in 90 minutes, with complimentary samples of pralines, hot chocolate and seasonal creations at each stop. The tour ends with a seated chocolate tasting paired with hot chocolate at the final boutique. You choose the departure time, and the guide speaks English or French. Up to two passengers ride together in the bike-taxi.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste multiple chocolatiers without the logistics of finding each one yourself or spending hours on foot. The bike-taxi does the route-finding and the timing, leaving you free to focus on the chocolate and the neighborhoods you're moving through.
Luzern Walking Tour and Lake Cruise: Chapel Bridge HighlightsA small-group guided walking tour and lake cruise from Basel to Luzern, traveling by train and exploring the city's landmarks including Chapel Bridge and the Old Town before a one-hour scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne. The group stays small, and a live English-speaking guide leads the entire day. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the main sights of Lucerne's center and waterfront without arranging separate transport and tickets—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together, and you spend your time walking and looking instead of planning logistics.
Parasailing Klosters: Tandem Flight from GotschnaA tandem paragliding flight from Gotschna mountain in the Swiss Alps pairs you with a private pilot for 15 to 35 minutes of airtime over Klosters, depending on wind. You meet at the cable car station, ride up with your pilot, hike the final stretch to the launch site, and fly seated in front while the pilot handles takeoff and landing; if you want more control, the pilot teaches you to steer mid-flight. The whole experience takes about 2 hours. No special skills or extreme fitness required; children from age 12 are welcome. Stable shoes and suitable clothing are provided.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the smoothest air conditions and the full afternoon free afterward; the afternoon slots work better if you're arriving later or prefer a later start to your day. The 2-hour window includes cable car, hike, setup and flight, so plan accordingly around other activities or transport.
Day trip to Glacier 3000 from Montreux: Cable car optionThis full-day tour from Montreux takes you by bus through the Alps to Les Diablerets, an all-chalet village at 4,000 feet in the heart of the Vaudois Alps, with the option to ride the cable car up to Glacier 3000 at 3,000 meters. The cable car is optional; if you add it, you get a 20-minute ascent, year-round snow, views of over 200 peaks above 2,000 meters, and access to the suspended bridge connecting two peaks. An English-speaking guide leads the group; the tour runs seven hours total. Cable car rides are subject to weather and can be rescheduled or refunded if conditions prevent operation.Is it for me?Pick the cable car add-on if you want to reach the snow line and walk the suspended bridge at 3,000 meters; skip it for a village-level day exploring chalets and lower alpine terrain.
Private Paragliding Tandem Flight in Davos – Half Day AdventureIf you want to see Davos from above without any stress or special skills needed, this private tandem paragliding flight is for you. You’ll glide quietly over alpine valleys with an expert pilot by your side—just bring your sense of adventure.
Mt Rigi & Lake Lucerne: 2-Day Spa & Alpine Tour from ZurichYou take a coach from Zurich to Weggis, then handle the cable car and cogwheel train up Mt Rigi yourself using provided tickets. Spend three to four hours at the 1,800-meter peak, then descend to Hotel Rigi Kaltbad for included access to the mineral spa, a four-course dinner, and an overnight stay. On day two, breakfast is included, you can soak again if you want, then ride the cogwheel train and a scenic Lake Lucerne boat to Lucerne town for free exploration before the coach returns you to Zurich.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want the Alps, a proper spa night, and a Lake Lucerne cruise without arranging four separate bookings and timing them yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the views and the soak.
Lake Lucerne e-Bike Tour: 16km ride with alpine viewsA 2-hour e-bike ride along Lake Lucerne's shoreline trails in Switzerland, where battery-assisted pedalling lets you cover 16 kilometers without exhaustion. You'll see Mount Pilatus, Mount Stanserhorn, Mount Rigi and Bürgenstock rise across the water as you follow the trails, guided in English or Spanish. The e-bikes do the heavy work; you steer and enjoy the alpine landscape. A helmet and bike are provided, and the tour runs year-round.Is it for me?The 2-hour ride moves at a steady pace on flat lake-shore trails with the e-bike handling the climbing, so it suits anyone who wants to cover distance and see the peaks without the strain of a regular bike—you need to know how to ride and have moderate fitness, but the motor does the work that usually stops people.
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne tour from Basel: Cogwheel railwayA private guided tour from Basel combines Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne in one day: hotel pickup, the cogwheel train to 2,132 meters, the dragon aerial cable car with 360-degree views, and a boat cruise back down. Your guide arranges all rail passes and transport; the sequence lets you summit, descend by the steepest rack railway in the world, and float across the lake without planning the connections yourself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the full Mt. Pilatus experience—summit, cable car, and lake—without arranging the rail connections or passes yourself. The eight-hour day is built around the cogwheel train and boat schedules, so each leg flows into the next and you see the mountain from three different angles (ascending by cable car, standing at the peak, descending by the steepest railway in the world, then viewing it from the water).
Zurich: Chocolate Tasting & Walking Tour with LocalYou walk through Zurich's quieter neighborhoods with a local guide for two hours, stopping at multiple chocolate shops to taste Swiss chocolates and learn their stories, including a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate. The group stays under eight people, the pace adapts to your interests, and you finish with insider tips on cafes and where locals actually go.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to taste real Swiss chocolate and see Zurich through a local's eyes without arranging stops and timing yourself — the guide handles where you go and what you taste, leaving you free to just walk and listen.
Geneva to Morzine & Avoriaz: Private Transfer with DriverYou're picked up at Geneva Airport or your hotel and driven directly to Morzine, Avoriaz or Les Gets in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with a professional English-speaking driver. The 90-minute journey includes 60 minutes of airport waiting time, free child seats if needed, and door-to-door drop-off at your accommodation. No rental car, no navigation stress, no hidden costs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive at your mountain accommodation without the stress of renting a car, navigating Swiss roads, or arranging parking — the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you step out of the van ready to start your trip, not still thinking about logistics.
