Top Switzerland Historical Tours - page 4

Towering over the Alpine resort of Engelberg, Mt. Titlis ranks among central Switzerland’s top natural attractions—a haven of outdoor adventure all year round. On this tour from Zurich, reach the peak with ease by deluxe vehicle and rotating cable-car, and enjoy unrivaled views over the Alpine scenery. Enjoy unlimited access to the rides and attractions at the peak including the Glacier Grotto, Cliff Walk, Fun Lift, and Ice Flyer.

Experience an alpine adventure on a Lucerne and Mt. Rigi day trip that features ample free time and self-guided activities. Ideal for car-free travelers, the excursion combines round-trip transportation from Zurich with prebooked tickets for the gondolas, cogwheel trains, and boats between Weggis, Mt. Rigi, Vitznau, and Lucerne. Suggested itineraries and timetables are provided, but how you use your allocated time 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.

Discover the best of Zurich in one single excursion on this bus tour with an audio guide. Choose from over 10 languages and sit back and relax on your air-conditioned bus through Switzerland’s largest city. Take in alpine and lakeside views, drive down the famous Bahnhofstrasse, see monuments such as the Fraumünster and Kunsthaus, and more. Additionally, your tour makes short photo stops at two scenic viewpoints.

Discover the majesty of the Swiss Alps on this private tour of Jungfraujoch from Interlaken. Explore the Swiss Alps with a private guide and enjoy the freedom to customize your tour to hit the highlights you most want to see. Travel through Lauterbrunnen to the pretty Alpine village of Wengen, without worrying about self-driving on winding mountainous roads. Take the Jungfrau Railway through the Swiss Alps to Jungfraujoch and admire fine views over the soaring peaks.

Travel into the heart of the breathtaking Black Forest region on this day trip from Zurich, with a stop at Rhine Falls. Cross into Germany from Switzerland to visit the charming town of Titisee-Neustadt, where you visit the locally renowned Drubba watchmaker to see how cuckoo clocks are made. Enjoy free time here with the option to take a boat ride on Lake Titisee. Later, witness Europe’s largest waterfall tumbling into the Rhine River. Enjoy informative commentary from your guide and a round-trip ride by luxury coach.

Zurich looks close to Lucerne on a map, but it can seem far away when you’re traveling without a car. This day trip offers an easy way for you to reach it with round-trip transportation from Zurich, an express Lucerne sightseeing tour, and then ample free time to explore as you wish. A ticket for an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise is an extra perk.

Discover Lucerne and its charming Old Town, without having to stay the night, on a full-day tour from Zurich. On arrival, take an introductory city tour with a guide, then spend the rest of the day exploring independently with an audio guide. See and do exactly what you want without needing to keep up with a group. Perhaps visit popular attractions such as Chapel Bridge, or browse the art galleries—the choice is yours.

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).

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Delve into the cultural and architectural delights of Bern during a day trip from Zurich. With a guide at your side, you’ll admire the Swiss landscape as you travel by minibus, and then discover city landmarks when you arrive in Bern. Learn the secrets behind fine Swiss cookies at the Kambly Experience; explore Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town on a tour; and visit a traditional dairy to sample Emmental cheese.

See the natural beauty of Lucerne and Engelberg on a day trip from Zurich that blends free time with guided narration and activities—all at your own pace. Learn about the region’s history and sights from your guide as you travel, enjoy free time in Lucerne, and visit a dairy and a monastery in Engelberg.

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.

Forget the hassle of finding your way through Switzerland’s largest city with private transfer to your destination from Zurich Airport. Meet your professional driver on arrival then cruise directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned, six-seat vehicle, benefiting from your driver's intimate knowledge of the local area to minimize your transit time.

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).

Tour Geneva effortlessly on an e-bike, visiting landmarks like the United Nations, Jet d’Eau, and the Reformation Wall. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Geneva, discover the city’s history in Old Town, and taste delicious Swiss chocolates if you choose the optional chocolate tasting. With a small group and a guide, this tour offers a personalized and leisurely way to experience the city’s highlights.

Discover the history, culture, and remarkable athletes of the Olympic Games with tickets to the Olympic Museum Lausanne. On your own, explore the exhibitions and the sculpture park, participate in educational and cultural activities, shop at the museum boutique, or enjoy a meal at the panoramic restaurant that overlooks Lake Geneva.

Get a taste of Swiss Italian life on this private tour of Lugano and Morcote. Start off with an immersive tour of Lugano, stopping at must-see landmarks including Lugano Cathedral and Ciani Park, on the shores of Lake Lugano. Next, head to nearby Morcote for a glimpse of village life and ancient architecture. Receive personalized attention throughout and learn about this historic region directly from your private guide.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Bernese Alps by going on this comprehensive small-group tour. It’s a fantastic way to discover outstanding views, and many regional highlights in a day. See Jungfrau, Eiger, the Jura Mountain, and the Black Forest. No need to worry about organizing transfers as train, and cable car fees are included. A highlight is seeing the James Bond Thrill Walk on the way to the summit, near Schilthorn.

Don’t limit your Basel vacation to just this one city—expand your horizons with this guided Glacier Express experience. On this small-group tour, your guide meets you right at Basel station, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost on the journey at any point. Stop for hours to explore different villages and cities, and see them all through the eyes of your guide.

The Glacier Express train from Chur to Brig is one of the world’s most spectacular train rides, but figuring it out in a new country may be tricky. This experience lets you travel with a guide all the way from Lucerne to Chur, and then along the Glacier Express route with a prebooked ticket. Admire the valleys from the panoramic windows, feast on a 3-course lunch, and learn about the region as you ride.

Lugano the Swiss pearl in the Canton Ticino region, we will see the splendid Luini's fresco (a painter disciple of master Leonardo da Vinci) fresco painted in 1528 inside the church Santa Maria Angeli, than we will see Nassa fashion street, the city center, the city hall square, take a look at Ciani's park and gardens, the Casino of Lugano from outside. This is a private walking guided tour for your group only or if you are a single tourist it will be a guided tour only for you.

Monte Brè is so close to Lugano that a trip should be simple. But, if you’re new in town, and lack local knowledge of the buses, a visit could become stressful. This private excursion for up to four people offers an easy solution with round-trip transportation to Monte Brè as well as a guided tour of Lugano itself. Panoramic vistas, 15th-century frescoes, and historical commentary await.