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Treat yourself to a day out in the Swiss countryside that combines cheese, chocolate, and exploration in Gruyère. With a private guide and transport from Geneva, you’ll visit the prestigious La Maison du Gruyère dairy where cheese is made, medieval Gruyère Castle, and the Maison Cailler chocolate factory where samples of Swiss chocolate await. Depending on when you book, you may experience other perks, too, such as the December Christmas markets.

Basel can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but this private walking tour makes the city easy to explore. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, your local guide creates a personalized experience tailored to your interests. You’ll discover the exterior of Basel’s iconic monuments, including museums, while learning fascinating stories about the city’s history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can arrange a customized tour—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring a fully tailored itinerary. Explore hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and see Basel from a local perspective, creating a deeper connection to the city that goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience.

Join us for a relaxed E-Bike tour through the stunning Interlaken area. This E-Bike journey will take you to alpine lakes, along tranquil rivers and through rustic villages, whilst being immersed in Switzerland’s beautiful alpine scenery. During your tour, you will have the chance to sample locally made cheese, chocolate and beer.

Sample Swiss delicacies—and explore beyond city limits with ease—on a half-day, culinary tour from Zurich. Travel aboard a comfortable minibus to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can admire it enormous chocolate fountain and pick up sweet souvenirs. Then take an aerial cable car to Felsenegg, and top off the trip with a 4-course cheese fondue dinner plus a drink in a restaurant overlooking Lake Zurich.

From the cobblestone streets of Zurich Old Town to the wealth that oozes from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Zurich is a city with many sides. Discover them all on this small-group walking tour. You’ll stop at the Polyterrasse observation deck and Lindenhof for sweeping city views, admire Chagall’s stained-glass windows in Fraumünster Church, and relax on a scenic lake cruise.

Discover a quintessential Swiss landscape on this full-day tour to Zermatt and Gornergrat from Zurich. Learn more about the region’s cultural heritage from your local guide as you explore the Alpine village of Zermatt, then ride to the Gornergrat summit for panoramic views of the Monte Rosa massif, Gorner Glacier, and iconic Matterhorn. Return train transfer, including the Gornergrat Bahn, is included.

The Swiss Bernese Oberland mountains are loved for their scenic alpine villages and summit-level lookout points, but if you don’t know the area, planning a trip may seem overwhelming. This day trip from Zurich makes it easy with an itinerary that covers free time in Interlaken and a visit to the glacier village of Grindelwald, where you can take a summertime ride up Mt. First (extra cost may apply).

Check off Mt. Titlis, one of the region's top attractions on this half-day trip from Lucerne. After taking the aerial cableway up, your time is your own to enjoy the various summit attractions. Go snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift, and visit the Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge. First-time skiers can even upgrade to include a short ski experience with equipment rental and supervision.

Ascend to one of Europe’s highest peaks on an exhilarating 2-day Alpine adventure from Zurich. Travel through the spectacular countryside of Bernese Oberland and ascend the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch pass aboard a new, state-of-the-art gondola and a cogwheel train. Plus, opt to stay overnight in either Interlaken or Grindelwald, and enjoy additional free time for lake cruises, hikes, bicycle rides, and more (extras own expense).

Join us for an unforgettable full-day excursion to the picturesque Swiss villages of Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen, nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned bus coach, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. Highlights: 1. Onboard on our AC Bus Coach for the journey through some of the most stunning countryside in the country, past snow-capped peaks, beautiful landscapes and pristine lakes in Bernese Oberland Region. 2. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Grindelwald, a picturesque Swiss Alps village offering unique blend of traditional Swiss charm, stunning mountain scenery & outdoor adventure with leisure time to explore at your own pace & itinerary. 3. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen with a guided tour, see the beautiful landscapes, stunning architecture and fascinating waterfalls with leisure time to explore the stunning villages at your own.

Go off the beaten path and swap the tourist traps for a local's perspective on Geneva. This private and personalized tour takes you out on the streets of Geneva to see a side of the city that most tourists miss and gain the local insight you need to have a truly authentic experience.

Delve into the rich traditions and picturesque landscapes of Switzerland during a full-day train and coach trip from Geneva. Climb aboard a luxury coach and travel to the quaint village of Broc to sample divine chocolate made in a traditional factory. Head into the hills and visit the beautiful mountaintop town of Gruyeres to savor the rich flavor of renowned Gruyere cheese in a local dairy.

Take a steamboat cruise and see the Swiss cities of Lavaux and Montreux on this day trip from Geneva. Travel through the Swiss countryside, and visit Chaplin's World, a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. Visit the Lavaux UNESCO-listed vineyards and take a guided tour of the opulent chambers of Château de Chillon, and cruise along Lake Geneva on an old steamer boat. Top off the day with time to explore Montreux before heading back to Geneva.

Visit Lake Thun and Lake Brienz on this hop-on hop-off day cruise from Interlaken. Simply choose your preferred date, then take a cruise to discover the lake’s sights at your own pace. Perhaps check out the castles around the lake or simply sit back and soak in the views of the Bernese Oberland mountains. How you spend your day is up to you.

Take a chocolate walking tour of Zurich, and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectioners and chocolate producers. With a guide at your side, you’ll sample the signature Zurich sweet of Luxemburgerli, along with pralines and Champagne truffles. Learn about Swiss chocolate in the city, and check out some of the city’s landmarks such as the Grossmünster Church and Lindenhof.

Uncover the history of Zurich's beautiful old town on this guided walking tour. Follow your guide through winding alleys and cozy squares, crossing the old town on both sides of the Limmat river, to discover places you wouldn't find alone and buildings that are hundreds of years old with fascinating stories. Note that some sites require separate admission, including the Central Polybahn cable car.

Reach Europe’s highest point with ease on this full-day guided excursion from Lucerne. Travel by luxury coach through the stunning Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, then continue to the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, known as the “Top of Europe.” Explore the Ice Palace, take in sweeping alpine views from the Sphinx Observatory, and enjoy a tour that operates with carbon-balanced certification to help reduce environmental impact.

Visit the frozen wonderland of Mt. Titlis—the only accessible glacier in this part of Switzerland—with a round-trip ticket on the 8-seater cable car that transports passengers from Valley Station in Engelberg directly to the station. From there, ride the world’s first revolving cable car, the Titlis Rotair gondola, to the summit station, enjoying unparalleled panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and untouched Alpine landscapes. Explore for as long as you like.

Discover the Jungfrau’s alpine majesty on this full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and ride the state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express. Then, change to a cogwheel train to ride up the Jungfraujoch pass to Europe’s highest railway station, known as the Top of Europe. Here, you’ll have time to admire views of the snow-capped Alps and the glacier, and explore the Jungfraujoch Ice Palace, too.

Go beyond Zurich, and enhance your experience of Switzerland with this day trip to the Appenzell canton where mountains, traditional villages, and farms offer a photogenic backdrop. You’ll learn about Swiss history and culture from a guide, and enjoy visits to a farm, a show dairy, and Mt. Hoher Kahn where mountain restaurants beckon for lunch (own expense). Samples of Appenzeller cheese are among the perks.

Swiss Alps in Small Groups Discover the Swiss Alps in a unique and authentic way. We travel in comfortable vans for up to 8 passengers, accessing corners that buses cannot reach. Enjoy lakes, waterfalls, story villages and mountains in silence, without rushing or crowds. An immersive experience designed for those who really want to live Switzerland. We speak Spanish and English for your convenience. Book now and be amazed by the Swiss Alps!

Gain a comprehensive overview of Zurich on this combo tour that includes a guided city walk, lake cruise, cogwheel train ride, and visit to the Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate store. Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide throughout and save time finding your way with round-trip transfer from your hotel included in the price.

Discover some of the Swiss Alps’ most famous peaks in just one day on this seamless trip from Zurich. Your destination is the UNESCO World Heritage–listed region of Jungfrau-Aletsch. Ride the Eiger Express gondola and the cogwheel train to ascend the Jungfraujoch mountain pass. Enjoy vistas of the Bernese Alps, explore the Ice Palace, and make the most of other summit attractions at the mountain plateau dubbed the Top of Europe.

Exploring Mount Pilatus involves a lot of planning and logistics, but this full-day tour from Zurich covers everything for a hassle-free day out. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points by gondola and cable car and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon’s Path and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway before taking a short cruise on Lake Lucerne. Please note: Itinerary and inclusions vary by season.