Top Switzerland Half-day Tours - page 5

Get to know Lucerne through its sights and its cheese on this private walking tour. With a guide whose focus is solely on you, you’ll get a more intimate tour that’s tailored to your interests. Chat with your guide as you walk, and hear the stories behind Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and local artisan cheese. The experience ends in a Lucerne shop or restaurant where a selection of alpine cheese awaits.

The Mt. Titlis Excursion from Lucerne is the perfect way to experience the stunning Swiss Alps and all their winter glory! Revel in breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, explore a magical glacier cave, enjoy a thrilling ride on the Ice Flyer chairlift and have lots of fun tubing down the glacier and return to Lucerne with memories that will last a lifetime. Highlights: 1. Explore the Glacier Cave, a naturally occurring ice cave that is home to some of the thickest layers of eternal ice in Europe. 2. Cross Europe's highest suspension bridge - the Cliff Walk - which offers breathtaking views of the Engelberg valley below. 2. Take a ride with the Ice Flyer chair lift, which takes you close to the crevasses and down to the Glacier Park. 4. Go snowtubing and whizz down a well-prepared slope – a truly unforgettable experience not to be missed! 5. Take the revolving Rotair cable car to the summit of Mt Titlis, and venture into Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave and Snowtubing.

The village of Les Diablerets, or Little Devils, is a collection of chalets in the heart of the Alps Vaudoises. This tour brings you by bus to this village, set below massive snowy peaks. You’ll have access to an amusement area with winter sledding, summer alpine slide, cable car, peak-to-peak bridge walk, ski lifts, and multiple other outdoor activities in this spectacular setting.

Our Lausanne Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations and any other relevant history or curiosities. - You will try some of the most iconic Vaudois dishes, such as Rostis or Paté Vaudois. - Learn the secrets of Swiss chocolate while enjoying a delicious carac, a small cake with an amazing and creamy chocolate filling, or sipping heartwarming hot chocolate. - All food and drinks described are included. - Booking this walking food tour, you will contribute to sustainable tourism and create shared value with local companies.

Discover the highlights of Zurich and its surrounding area with this private tour with a professional driver guide. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with stops around the city; admire the views as you take a ferry cruise across Lake Zurich from Meilen to Horgen; and ride the only aerial cable car in the area to the viewpoint at Falsenegg.

Our tours are a great way to explore Zurich. Away from the crowds of tourists, you will be guided through the urban, trendy and interesting neighborhoods of this beautiful city. The Urban Bike Tour is an approximately 3 hour, relaxed bike tour through Zurich. You will be guided through the lively districts 1, 4 and 5 and will learn interesting aspects about the respective places and squares from our guides. It points to innovative and regional companies. Short stops explain the history and background information. The number of participants is limited to 10 people. Each tour is unique as the cityscape and group constellation including guide is rebuilt every day. The personal perspective of all participants is very important to Rayrider guides. Questions are welcome at any time. There is also plenty of room for stimulating conversation during our stops.

See the Matterhorn from the summit of the Gornergrat on a private tour from Zermatt that includes entrance fees and tickets for the Gornergrat railway. Explore the Alpine village of Zermatt, learn about local mountaineering history, and ask your private guide as many questions as you like. A private tour also lets you explore at your own pace.

Escape the bustling city center with a walking tour through olive groves to the outlying village of Gandria, with return by boat. Meet at a convenient central location, then stroll the Sentiero dell'Olivo, taking in views of the almost Mediterranean landscape and listening as your guide shares insight into the region’s history. Explore the streets of Gandria, then relax as a boat transports you across the lake, back to Lugano.

Experience the beauty of Switzerland on foot as you embark on a snowshoe tour that begins on the outskirts of Grindelwald. Join a small group and trek through the snow, following a marked route around the Wetterhorn mountain. Enjoy views of the Upper Grindelwald Glacier and the Schynige Platte railway as you traverse snow-covered forests and meadows.

Explore Zurich like a traveler, not like a tourist! This half-day tour combines walking and the use of our excellent public transportation network—funicular, tram, ferry, cable car, bus, and train—for a seamless exploration of Switzerland's financial and cultural hub. Learn fascinating insights about Zurich's main landmarks as your guide shares highlights of this extraordinary city. Venture into the scenic surroundings for a tranquil boat ride on the pristine waters of Lake Zurich, and ascend to a charming little mountain like Uetliberg or Felsenegg. There, a short cable car ride awaits, offering panoramic vistas of the city, the lake, and the majestic Alps.

Skip the hassle of piecing together buses and trains and take the scenic route through northern Switzerland on this private door-to-door tour to the majestic Rhine Falls. Stroll through medieval Castle Laufen to the viewing elevator and marvel at the force of the water: In summer, there’s an option to take a boat tour at your own expense. You’ll also pass the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its 16th-century fortress.

Discover the delights of Swiss wine on this winery tour from Maienfeld. With an informative guide, learn about the secrets of Swiss wine, which is not as well known around the world as French or German varietals, and enjoy tastings of regional specialties. You’ll travel by comfortable vehicle for up to seven people, which allows you to sit back and relax while leaving the navigating to a driver.

Combine Swiss mountain scenery with lakeside towns and Charlie Chaplin memorabilia on a half-day trip from Lausanne. The 6.5-hour experience includes round-trip transport, a guide, and ample free time for you to see the sights at your own pace. Discover Charlie Chaplin — the man and the artist — at the Chaplin’s World museum in Corsier sur Vevey, tread the streets of Montreux to see Queen’s recording studio, then check out Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva.

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.

Walk through the beautiful vineyard terraces of Lavaux, which cascade down to the blue waters of Lake Geneva. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back 600 years and still produce sought after wines. This easy afternoon walking tour takes you through the vineyards, while you hear local tales and history. You'll sample the wines from local winemakers, while learning the art of wine-tasting and appreciation. Your feet, mind, and mouth will leave happy!

Tour the villages and vineyards of Geneva with ease on this private e-TukTuk tour. Sit back and soak up the sights as you’re driven across the Swiss countryside to one of the region’s best wineries, then tuck into wine tasters and nibbles with your guide handling the return journey too. Enjoy the personalized service of a private tour and learn more about Geneva’s wine-making heritage.

Discover top Zurich attractions and hidden gems off the beaten track on this private 4-hour walking tour. Follow your guide through bustling streets and see the contrast between tradition and modernity in the city center. Visit highlights and spots away from tourist flow while learning interesting facts about the country and its people. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your experience.

See the largest waterfall in Europe—without the hassle of navigation and logistics—on this half-day tour to Rhine Falls from Zurich. You’ll be driven through the countryside in a panoramic minibus to the falls, where you’ll have ample free time to explore the powerful waterfall. Discover the Rhine River waterfall, where water gushes down at 600,000 liters per second.

Enhance your sightseeing in Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and Rapperswil that finishes with a Lake Zurich ferry cruise. With a carefully planned route and a guide, you’ll see more than you’d see alone, passing classic Zurich sights such as the Fraumünster Church and Limmatquai along with a rose garden, lookout points for alpine vistas, a deer park, and an ancient castle in nearby Rapperswil.

Enjoy this 3-hours private walking tour in the city of Zurich alongside your private official guide and get to know the best of what Zurich has to offer. This tour will focus on the Old Town of Zurich, the Altsadt. We will meet at a centre point in Zurich or your place of choidet. During this tour, we will visit the most famous monuments and sites of the city. We will walk from the Central Railway Station to the Bahnhofstrasse street, Zurich’s main downtown street and one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. Then we continue to the Uranian Observatory, the Paradeplatz, the Fraumünster and St. Peterskirche, the oldest parish church in Zurich. From there we will walk to Zurich’s Town Hall, The Grossmünster, the Wasserkirche or Water Church and one of the most important museums in Europe, the Kunsthaus. At the end of the tour, your private official tour guide will drop you off in a central place.

Chocolate is a major part of the Swiss identity, but it’s not always kind either to the planet or the people who grow the beans that make it. Meet the small chocolatiers and store owners who are helping to change this on this fascinating tour of Zurich’s bean-to-bar chocolate scene. You’ll enjoy three different tastings and meet a range of different chocolate makers, in a group of maximum 10 travelers.

Discover the Swiss Alps from a unique perspective on a scenic journey through the mountains aboard a panoramic bus with a glass roof. Your local guide will share fascinating stories, insider tips. Your adventure begins in Grindelwald, a stunning alpine village, surrounded by glaciers, lush green meadows. It offers some of the most iconic scenery in Switzerland. Take some time to explore the village. Continue to Lauterbrunnen, a valley straight out of a postcard and famous for its dramatic cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Known as the “Valley of Waterfalls,” Lauterbrunnen is home to around 72 waterfalls. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring.

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Zurich boasts a unique and far-reaching history, but appreciating the city’s landmarks can be difficult on a self-led tour. Be immersed in the history and culture of Switzerland’s biggest city on a walking tour of highlights including Lindenhof, St Peter’s Church, and Fraumünster, while benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour. After the city tour, enjoy and rest while experiencing a 90 minutes cruise on Lake Zurich.