Top Zurich Outdoor Activities

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.

Visit the Swiss Alps and still make it back to Zurich in time for bed, all without having to rent a car and potentially drive in the snow, thanks to this small-group tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to the mountains to visit the scenic villages such of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, with stops along the way to visit Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, and more.

Learn all about European culture, nature, and history from a guide as you explore not one, but four different countries in one day. With one easy booking, see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein with the help of a private guide to get you around in a comfortable car. And since the tour is just for you, you’ve got the freedom to make the itinerary your own.

Combine sightseeing with local cuisine and skip the need to book a restaurant reservation on this private tuk-tuk tour of Zurich. Board your electric-powered tuk-tuk as you drive across the city's landmarks, including the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, the Niederdorf district, and Bahnhofstrasse. Tuck into a pot of cheese fondue and a bottle of white wine as you go; both are included in your package.

Zip around Zurich aboard an eco-friendly, electric tuk-tuk for up to four people on this express sightseeing tour. As a private guide drives, you’ll relax on a route around Zurich’s historic old town, admiring the Grossmünster and Fraumünster, peeking into the Im Viadukt indoor market, and snapping photos by Lake Zurich. Then, glide along the Limmatquai and venture off the tourist trail for a glimpse of local life in vibrant District 5.

Experience the scenery and culture of two countries in one day on a tour that covers Switzerland and Liechtenstein. With the driving and planning left to local experts, you can relax and focus on the itinerary highlights instead; Rapperswil rose garden, the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz, and the picturesque Heidiland region are all on the list. Just note: Winter tours visit Werdenberg instead of Heididorf in Maienfeld.

Soak up the unique charm of the Swiss countryside with the help of a guide to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of Zurich. Let someone else handle all of the logistics and the winding foreign countryside roads while you sit back, relax, and watch the sweeping landscape go by.

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.

Don’t limit yourself to the well-trodden parts of Switzerland on your vacation—with the help of your own private guide, you wander off the beaten path and discover sides of the Bernese Oberland you’d easily miss without them. And do it all with the help of a driver to get you from green valleys to snow-capped mountains with ease.

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.

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).

This walking tour offers a carefully curated introduction to Zurich’s Old Town, guiding visitors through the historic heart of the city where more than two thousand years of history remain vividly present. Beginning in the lively Niederdorf quarter, the route explores medieval streets, landmark churches, scenic river views, and tranquil elevated viewpoints, revealing the layers that shaped Zurich from a Roman settlement into a modern European city. Highlights include the iconic Grossmünster, the refined Fraumünster with its artistic legacy, the panoramic Lindenhof Hill, and St. Peter’s Church with its distinctive clock face. The experience concludes along Bahnhofstrasse, where historic foundations meet contemporary elegance. Designed as a relaxed circular walk, the tour balances cultural insight, architectural heritage, and local atmosphere, offering an engaging and accessible way to discover Zurich’s Old Town on foot.

Meet your driver-guide in Zurich and set off through the beautiful landscapes of Central Switzerland. Stop in Lucerne for free time to explore the picturesque Old Town and admire the famous Chapel Bridge. Continue to Engelberg, where your mountain adventure begins aboard the Titlis Xpress cable car. Ascend to Mount Titlis, rising to 3,028 metres above sea level, then continue to the summit aboard the iconic Rotair revolving cable car. As the world’s first revolving cable car, Rotair rotates as you ascend, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Swiss Alps. At the summit, discover a winter wonderland all year round. If open, Step into the Ice Grotto and experience the ice flyer chair lift, which takes you close to the crevasses and down to the Glacier Park. Go snowtubing and whizz down a well-prepared slope – a truly unforgettable experience not to be missed! After your alpine adventure, descend from Mount Titlis and return through the Swiss countryside to Zurich.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Zurich’s artisan chocolate scene on this small-group walking tour. Visit four iconic chocolatiers across the city and enjoy samples along the way. Learn more about the city’s history, culture, and sweet specialties from your guide as you stroll through the scenic neighborhoods.

Skip the hassle of figuring out public transport or waiting in a long taxi line. Pre-book your private transfer from Zurich Airport to your hotel in the city to ensure a stress-free start to your Zurich trip. Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall when your flight touches down in Zurich.

Go where the Swiss go and visit majestic Mt Rigi and postcard town Lucerne during the day trip. Following will be highlights of the trip 1. Enjoy the panorama drive to along the shores of Lake Lucerne with photo stop en route (Lake Lucerne or Lion Monument), get introduction to Lucerne, including main sights. 2. Enjoy the a panoramic aerial cable car up to the car-free village Rigi Kaltbad and board Europe’s first ever mountain railway to Rigi Kulm. 3. Delight in unsurpassed views over deep blue lakes and the snow-capped Alps on a hike 3. Take a Boat ride on Lake Lucerne, stroll through the medieval streets of the charming Old Town. See the famous Chapel Bridge, the baroque Jesuit Church and the impressive Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) by star architect Jean Nouvel. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the swiss culture and to fall in love with Switzerland even more.

Discover the spellbinding beauty of Engelberg, a picturesque town located at the foot of Mount Titlis on an enriching full-day excursion from Zurich. Enjoy a 3-hour stay in this beautiful resort town to explore independently. Venture within the legendary Baroque-style monastery to see the largest organ in Switzerland, and marvel at sweeping vistas of the dramatic mountain scenery. On the way back to Zurich stop in Lucerne for approximately one hour to absorb the cultural charm of the city and explore independently.

The James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service made Schilthorn famous for the villain’s revolving mountaintop lair—Schilthorn PIz Gloria. It’s extremely time-consuming to reach from Zurich on public transit, but this guided bus tour makes it easy. You’ll ride the cable car to the summit, take in spectacular views, and explore the interactive James Bond exhibition. There’s time for an hour’s shopping or sightseeing in Interlaken too.

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.