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Check off the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, aka the Top of Europe, on this Bernese Oberland day trip from Zurich. With a well-honed itinerary that shows off the best of the Swiss Alps, you’ll spend more time enjoying the mountain scenery and less time planning your logistics. Travel by coach, cogwheel train, and the Eiger Express gondola, and admire sights over the Aletsch Glacier and beyond.

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.

Tuck into Switzerland’s national dish of fondue aboard a private tuk-tuk (for up to four people) on this express sightseeing tour of Zurich. Zip past landmarks like the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, wind through the atmospheric Niederdorf district, and admire the glamorous window displays along Bahnhofstrasse. Finally, share a cheese fondue and a bottle of white wine with your group in an intimate setting.

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.

Most travelers think they’ve seen Zurich after walking along Bahnhofstrasse and the lakefront. But what if I told you the city’s real charm hides in its narrow streets, historic corners, and stories only a local can share? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the layers of history and details that make Zurich unforgettable. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while its true spirit stays hidden. Our Walking Tour in Zurich changes that. Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the authentic Zurich, beyond the surface.

Explore Zurich at your own speed according to your interests on a private and personalized walking tour. Go beyond the typical tourist trail with an excursion that's based on what you communicate in the pre-tour questionnaire. Whether you want to explore Fraumünster or Grossmünster, or visit hidden courtyards and lakeside spots, you can tailor your itinerary to suit your tastes.

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.

Get your bearings in Zurich on this private walking tour, ideal for first-timers. Skipping the rush of a group tour, you’ll explore at your own pace with a private guide at your side, discovering historic Grossmünster, cobblestone Niederdorf, and Bahnhofstrasse's financial landmarks. Learn about a hill where armed women resisted invaders and hear the stories behind Zurich's streets, all with your local guide's insights.

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.

Zip between the sights on an eTuk Tuk then tuck into a delicious barbecue on this unique 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Zurich. Hop aboard a private electric-powered tuk tuk and drive past Zurich landmarks like the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, wind through the atmospheric Niederdorf district and admire the glamorous window displays along Bahnhofstrasse. As you glide around the city, share a tasty BBQ lunch or dinner, accompanied by a bottle of red wine. Each tuk tuk sits up to four people, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.

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 four different countries in just one day. This private tour from Zurich takes you over the Swiss borders to Liechtenstein, Austria, and Germany. Along the way you'll see Lake Zurich, Lake Constance, Obersee, the hilltop Vaduz Castle, the island of Lindau, and Stein am Rhein where you can stroll around the medieval center.

Switzerland is famed for its stunning mountain landscapes, and this full-day guided tour from Zurich lets you experience the best of the Bernese Oberland. Ideal for thrillseekers, enjoy panoramic views from the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, explore the charming villages of Grindelwald and Interlaken, and discover the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley with its towering cliffs and waterfalls.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Visit Switzerland’s premier Alpine destination with ease on this full-day tour to Jungfraujoch from Zurich. Follow a fully personalized itinerary and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide throughout your return journey to the Top of Europe, avoiding costs with hotel pickup and drop-off, cogwheel train tickets, and attraction entry fees included in the price.

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.

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.

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 by cruise vessel, then widen your perspective with a visit to Rapperswil and the historic Einsiedeln Abbey. Transfers, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included to simplify your experience.

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.

Discover the hidden side of Zurich on this small-group walking tour. You'll learn all about Zurich's history and see hidden gems that you'd never find on your own, from a secret medieval tunnel that lies behind a locked door to the 13th-century remnants of the city's wall and the ruins of a Roman Fort and medieval palace.