Top Zurich Culture

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 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.

Widen your perspective of Switzerland on this full-day private tour to Lucerne and Mt. Rigi. Hotel pickup and drop-off ensure a seamless trip, leaving you more time to tick off Lucerne’s famous landmarks and soak up the views on a lake cruise. Next, ascend to Rigi’s summit for panoramic views across the Alps, with cogwheel train and cable car rides included in the price.

Discover Zurich on this comprehensive city tour, which offers sightseeing, city architecture, medieval history, and even tastes of the local food in just half a day. With a local guide, you’ll dig deep into Zurich to see the old town highlights and the lake as well as the places away from the tourist trail, where the locals like to hang out.

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).

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.

Appreciating Switzerland’s watchmaking history can be tricky for visitors to Zurich. Meet real watchmakers at a private Maurice de Mauriac workshop and listen as they share insights into the craft’s history and technique. Then, take the opportunity to try your own hand at the precise craft under the supervision of a professional and pose for memorable snaps while dressed in the traditional smock and magnifying glasses.

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.

Discover the best of Zurich on a comprehensive coach tour that's ideal for first-time or time-pressed visitors. Spot landmarks such as the Bahnhofstrasse, and admire Lake Zurich as you listen to your guide's commentary. You can also see St. Peter’s Church and the Old Town, and tour different neighborhoods to get a feel for the city. As a bonus, upgrade to include admission tickets to the FIFA Museum, which you can explore independently.

If you love taking photos but hate the corporate feel of organized tourism, this intimate experience led by a passionate insider is the perfect Zurich jaunt. Join a maximum of five other travelers and your local leader. You’ll discover highlights such as Grossmünster Church alongside hidden gems and secret viewpoints that conventional tours miss out.

Make the most of your time in Zurich with this private walking tour featuring hotel pickup. Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time, stroll around the old town and landmarks such as Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof Hill, and Niederdorf while learning about the city’s history, culture, and modern life from your guide. The itinerary can be customized to your interests.

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

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.

Discover the beautiful city of Zurich as if you were one of its residents! There is no better way to discover the old town, the historical monuments, the Limmat River, the lake, and some hidden gems only a real Zürcher know! As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? After booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

To truly enjoy the Swiss countryside, you need a private vehicle. Get out there without the self-drive stress on this door-to-door private tour that delivers mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bern. You’ll discover the Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, including the Staubbach Falls, ride the Isenfluh cable car for spectacular views, and explore both Interlaken and Bern with convenient hotel pickup and drop off.

This Mount Pilatus Golden Round-Trip tour from Zurich ticks off three must-do Swiss experiences in just one day. Start on a cruise across Lake Lucerne, then ascend to Pilatus’s summit by cogwheel railway, before coming back down onboard a panoramic gondola. All admission fees are covered, plus return train transfer from Zurich, so all you need to remember is your camera.

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.

Skip the hassle of piecing together buses and trains and take the scenic route through northern Switzerland on this private door-to-door tour from Zurich 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. Plus, pass the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its 16th-century fortress.

Schilthorn is a popular tourist destination, but it can be a bit intimidating to navigate the journey from Zurich. Relax and let a local show you the way on this full day tour with a private guide. Experience the “thrill walk,” dine at the revolving restaurant built for the 1969 James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” and visit the on-site Bond World 007 Center. You’ll also spend some time in the ski village of Murren.

Swap Zürich for a day of adventures exploring the highlights of Lucerne. Travel on an eco-friendly, climate-neutral train with all tickets included for extra convenience. Once in Lucerne, no need to study a map, as a guide shows you around. See sights such as Chapel Bridge, Lucerne Old Town, and the Lion Monument; then, round off the trip with a scenic boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.

If capturing the perfect shot is a big part of your vacation but you hate the corporate feel of professionally guided tours, this intimate Zurich Instagram journey is ideal for you. You’ll join a local (not a tour guide) and at most five other travelers. Then hit a selection of the city’s top spots from the best angles: Grossmünster Church, Quaibrücke bridge, Augustinergasse (the street with the flags), and more.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Swiss history and culture on this full-day private tour from Zurich. Benefit from your local guide’s insider knowledge as you explore Switzerland’s largest city on foot and on a cruise across Lake Zurich. Then widen your perspective with a visit to medieval Rapperswil and the historic Einsiedeln Abbey. Transfers, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included to simplify your experience.

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.

Be immersed in St. Gallen’s rich history on this half-day walking tour. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you stroll the city together, pausing to learn more about Vadian Denkmal and his statue, St. Gallen Cathedral, and plenty more. A private experience ensures fully personalized service, with the option to customize your itinerary to suit your interests.