Top Zurich Christmas Tours

Immerse yourself in Zurich’s Christmas scene without worrying about losing your way or missing key highlights with this guide-led experience. Visit cozy Christmas markets, learn about winter traditions, and get insider’s commentary about the history of Zurich as you explore its streets with your guide and a small group of fellow travelers.

Switzerland is known around the world for its natural beauty and snow-capped mountains, but one sight may stand out from the rest: Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. On this coach tour from Zurich, you’ll stop to see the falls from Laufen Castle, enjoy an optional Rhine Falls boat ride (extra cost), and visit the quaint town of Stein am Rhein.

Explore Zurich on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, Fraumünster Church, Bahnhofstrasse, and the Old Town, then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.

Zermatt is known for its Christmas markets, but if you’re new to the city, you won’t know the best market to visit or which local treats to try. This private market tour covers several of Zurich’s beloved seasonal markets, including Münsterhof and Hauptbahnhof with its crystal-decked Christmas tree. Explore at your own pace, hear personalized tips from your private guide, and enjoy samples of Swiss fondue, “öpfelchüechli” (fried apple), and more.

Experience the magic of the Swiss festive season on an exclusive private day tour showcasing the finest Christmas markets in Zurich and Lucerne. Traveling in heated luxury private transport with a dedicated driver-guide, you’ll enjoy a cozy, festive day tailored to your group's pace. Begin in Lucerne, where festive lights illuminate the medieval Old Town along Lake Lucerne. Stroll across the iconic Chapel Bridge to explore atmospheric holiday markets at Franziskanerplatz. Browse wooden stalls offering hand-crafted gifts, local woodcarvings, and warm regional snacks. Return to Zurich to explore its famous Christmas market destinations, including the romantic Wienachtsdorf at Sechseläutenplatz near Lake Zurich and the glittering Singing Christmas Tree at Werdmühleplatz. Sip hot Glühwein, taste artisan Swiss cheeses and chocolates, and enjoy hassle-free, door-to-door hotel transport directly from Zurich.

Discover the magic of Christmas in Zurich on a private tour through the city’s most enchanting markets, where sparkling lights, festive aromas, traditional Swiss treats and charming streets create the perfect holiday atmosphere. What makes our experience truly different is the level of exclusivity and personalization we offer: VIP pick-up, a private guide by your side the entire time, a curated route that avoids overcrowded areas, photo-perfect stops, a complimentary Glühwein to warm the evening, and authentic local stories shared in an engaging way. With full flexibility to tailor the pace and preferences of your group, this tour delivers a Christmas experience far beyond any standard group excursion.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season on an exclusive multi-country private day tour from Zurich to Switzerland’s top Christmas market in Basel and France’s legendary Alsace region. Travel in heated luxury private transport with a dedicated driver-guide for a seamless winter getaway. Begin your tour in Basel, home to one of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets. Walk through Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, illuminated by glowing fairy lights and decorated pine trees, as you sample Swiss gingerbread and hot Glühwein. Cross the French border into Alsace to discover fairytale towns like Colmar or Riquewihr. Wander past half-timbered houses, cobblestone lanes, and canal-side stalls offering hand-crafted ornaments, Alsatian wines, and gourmet treats. Enjoy flexible scheduling, expert local insights, and door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Zurich.

Combine nature, culture, and fairytale charm on an exclusive private day tour from Zurich to Germany’s legendary Black Forest and Switzerland’s breathtaking Rhine Falls. Travel in comfort with a dedicated private driver-guide tailored entirely to your group's pace. Begin your day at Rhine Falls, Europe’s powerful natural wonder, to admire Europe's largest waterfall up close. Cross the border into Germany to visit Lake Titisee, a picturesque glacial lake nestled among dense pine woodlands. Stroll along the water, explore artisanal cuckoo clock workshops, or enjoy traditional Black Forest cake. Continue deeper into the forest to Triberg, famous for Germany’s highest waterfalls and rich cultural heritage. Hike scenic forest trails, visit local museums, and discover authentic woodcarving traditions. Includes private round-trip hotel transfers from Zurich, local driver-guide service, and full itinerary flexibility.

Three countries, three Christmas markets, one private day from Zurich. Your English-speaking driver picks you up at your Zurich hotel in a private Mercedes: no trains, no connections, no group to follow. First stop is Basel, Switzerland: wooden chalets on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, the view over the Rhine behind Basel Minster and traditional Läckerli biscuits. Then cross into France to Colmar, the jewel of Alsace, with half-timbered houses, canals, Little Venice and several markets across the old town. Taste bredele biscuits, gingerbread and hot spiced wine. Finally cross the Rhine into Germany to Baden-Baden, where the market sits in front of the grand Kurhaus on the edge of the Black Forest. Stay as the lights come on, then relax on the drive back to your hotel in Zurich. Fuel, tolls and parking are included. Weekdays are calmer at the markets.

Leave Zurich in the morning in a private Mercedes with your own English-speaking driver and be in Strasbourg before eleven — no trains, no connections, no dragging shopping bags through stations. Strasbourg is the official Capital of Christmas, and it has earned it: the Christkindelsmärik has been running since 1570, and today more than 300 wooden chalets spread across eleven squares of the old town, under the illuminated Gothic cathedral and the Great Christmas Tree of Place Kléber. You have the time to walk it at your own pace — mulled wine, bredele biscuits, Alsatian crafts — with no group to follow and no clock to watch. Then your driver takes you 70 km south to Colmar, the most photographed Christmas town in Europe. Six separate markets, timber-framed houses in every colour, canals lit up in Petite Venise, and the fairytale streets that inspired the village in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. You stay until the lights are at their most beautiful, then we drive you back to Zurich.