Top Switzerland Walking Tours

If your Basel vacation time is limited, make sure you use it well, and explore the old town with a local guide. Designed to show you Basel through the eyes of a local, the walking tour covers a mix of must-see landmarks such as the Mittlere Brücke and Basel Minster with locally loved photo points as the Pfalz Terrace. Even better: Numbers are capped at 10 per group for an intimate tour.

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Check out spots you don’t find in any old guidebook and let someone else plan the itinerary with this walking tour of Lucerne. Don’t just see the famous landmarks—stop by hidden gems most tourists miss out on with your guide’s help, too. All while they share the stories behind the sights as you stroll.

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.

Begin your journey at Hirschenplatz, a place with old buildings, wine bars, and a lot of history. Explore Central Polybahn, a unique cable car ride offering a spectacular viewpoint of the city. Continue to Polyterrasse ETH for another stunning viewpoint before visiting Zentralbibliothek to see parts of the old city wall and fortifications. Stroll through Brunngasse to view an old picture in a private building and visit Spiegelgasse, the place where Lenin lived during his time in Zurich. Explore Grossmunster, where you'll find a hidden cloister and a chapel with a medieval baptismal font. Visit Fraumunster Church to see the famous Chagall Windows and explore Wasserkirche, known for its underground ruins and as the site of the execution of Felix & Regula. Finally, ascend Lindenhof Hill to discover historical ruins underground, concluding your private tour of Zurich's old town with a deeper understanding of its rich history and cultural significance.

See a whole new side of Lucerne —a side you’d easily miss if you tried exploring this huge city without a guide. On this small-group walking tour, you check off loads of essential city sights with one simple booking, such as St. Leodegar Church, the Lion Monument, Sternplatz, Hirschenplatz, and lots more.

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.

Explore the best of Lucerne on this small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Visit iconic landmarks, stroll through charming streets, and uncover fascinating stories about the city’s history, culture, and architecture. End your experience with a relaxing 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakeside scenery. Perfect for travelers seeking an intimate and insightful tour of Lucerne. - 1 hour scenic boat cruise on Lake Lucerne - Ultimate Lucerne City discovery - Expert local guide sharing insider stories and hidden gems

Explore Geneva by land and water on this guided chocolate tour. Sample around 13 different chocolate delicacies, including award-winning and heritage creations, while learning 2,000 years of chocolate history. You’ll visit artisan shops, discover hidden old town sites, and enjoy an express Lake Geneva cruise with views of the Jet d'Eau.

Any tourist with even half a sweet tooth in Switzerland knows they need to try famous Swiss chocolate, but it’s easy to get stuck in tourist traps. Instead, let a local guide show you around the best chocolate shops in Zurich, so you eat as the locals do rather than as most other travelers do on this small-group tour.

Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen on a fully guided day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide. Enjoy a brief orientation stop to explore Interlaken, before continuing to the charming mountain resort of Grindelwald, where you have hours to explore at your own pace. Your last stop is Lauterbrunnen, where you can admire the valley's 72 waterfalls, including Staubbach Falls, Switzerland's third-highest.

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Home to medieval architecture and spectacular lakeside scenery, Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore Lucerne and its surroundings on foot, and see the best of the city in one day. With your guide to lead the way, hit top attractions including the Chapel Bridge and Museggmauer Weg, and gain insight into centuries of colorful Swiss history. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Begin your walking tour in Basel with captivating stories from the city's distant past as your guide leads you through picturesque streets, highlighting significant landmarks and sharing intriguing historical anecdotes. Explore Basel Minster, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, and the Barfüsserkirche, renowned for its beautiful cloister. Continue on to City Hall, a striking building steeped in history, and delve into Basel's cultural heritage at the Museum der Kulturen. Along the way, admire the Tinguely Fountain, a unique modern sculpture that adds a contemporary flair to the historic surroundings. This private tour offers a personalized experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in Basel's history and architecture at your own pace, guided by a knowledgeable local. Benefit from your guide's insights and receive valuable advice on other attractions and activities in the city.

Explore Zurich through its food—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. Stroll the streets with your local guide in the lead, stopping for Swiss delicacies like fondue, sausage, chocolate, rosti, a selection of cheeses, and more. Drink Swiss gin, hot chocolate, schnapps, and Swiss wines along the way. See highlights including Fraumunster, Limmatquai, Grossmunster, and Paradeplatz.

Get a glimpse of the French Alps on this full-day tour of the Mont Blanc massif. Soak up panoramas from the Aiguille du Midi peak, explore the Alpine town of Chamonix, and visit the Mer de Glace—France’s biggest glacier. Relax with round-trip transfer via air-conditioned vehicle from central Geneva, with cable car and mountain train rides included. Note that some attractions may close seasonally for maintenance.

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.

If you have limited time to sightsee in Zurich, explore the city with a guide to hear its history and scout out its highlights in less time. As you delve into Switzerland’s colorful past, follow your guide along the Bahnhofstrasse to see where locals mingle in bustling boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Lindenhof and the Niederdorf neighborhood are also covered, along with monuments such as the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches.

See the best of Zurich in one excursion on this comprehensive, multi-part tour. Look forward to seeing the best of the city's Old Town, from historic churches to vibrant shopping streets. Then, go on a seasonal ferry ride across Lake Zurich, take a cable car or train journey to Uetliberg or Felsenegg for magnificent mountain views, and learn insider facts and stories about the city’s history from your local guide.

Tick off three top experiences with a 3-in-1 Zurich package that includes walking, public transport, and a lake cruise. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a guided tour, enjoy a quick lunch break, and ride a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views reaching the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your guide’s personalized insights and a short hike on the Planetweg trail.

Discover Lucerne’s highlights with ease on this small-group walking tour, with a local to entertain you with stories about the city's history. From the Chapel Bridge to the Water Tower, and the majestic Lake Lucerne, the route showcases plenty of the city’s key landmarks on foot. You can also choose from different upgraded packages, such as the option to visit the Glacier Museum or the Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

Get an insider’s outlook on the art, architecture, culture, and heritage of Basel with this whistlestop group tour—an ideal pick for travelers short on time. Save hours of research time and let a private guide show you Basel’s best-loved architecture—such as Basel Minster cathedral, as well as the city’s magnificent artwork. During the tour, enjoy insightful commentary about the city’s history and top landmarks.

Enjoy three experiences for the price of one with this Zurich city tour, chocolate tasting, and lake cruise combo booking. First, let a guide help you get your bearings in the city for the first time, showing you hidden gems and major attractions alike. Then, move on to tasting local favorite chocolates, and then relax and see the city from a whole new perspective on a cruise over the lake.