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Must knows about city tours in Switzerland

  • Swiss cities are small and can easily be explored on foot. The train station is a good place to start and end your walk.
  • Find our tips for city walks here.
  • You can book a guided tour to see a lot in little time, without the need to prepare.
  • A couple of hours is enough for a first impression of most Swiss cities, excluding the time to visit museums.
  • Swiss cities are a good destination in low season and in winter. Visit the beautiful Christmas markets in November and December for example.
Lausanne Cathedral

The medieval Notre Dame Cathedral in Lausanne.

CITY TOURS IN SWITZERLAND

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Bahnhofstrasse Zurich

One of the most famous luxury shopping streets in Europe.

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  • Attraction type: City tour
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Castles of Bellinzona

Explore the three castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage site from the Middle Ages.

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  • Attraction type: Culture, Museum;
    Culture, Monument;
    City tour
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Bellinzona (Ticino)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

The Ticino region in one day

Don't have much time, or looking for an introduction to the Ticino region? This one-day trip to Lugano and Locarno makes sure you won't miss the best spots.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Natural site, Lake;
    Culture, Monument;
    City tour;
    Scenic trip, By train;
    Scenic trip, By boat
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Lake Maggiore (Ticino), Lake Lugano (Ticino)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Zurich tour by panorama bus

Board an air-conditioned panorama bus and enjoy a 1.5- to 2-hour ride along all the major sites and museums. This is a good way to get to know the city quickly. The audio commentary explains what you get to see. There are two short photo stops along the way.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Independent day trip to the Mont Blanc and Chamonix from Geneva

This tour includes a comfortable transfer from Geneva to Chamonix. You can explore the town on your own, and optionally add a ride with the cableway to Aiguille du Midi and a ride on the Montenvers railway to the sea of ice of Mer de Glace.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip, By bus;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    City tour
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Geneva (South-West Switzerland)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Lucerne self guided city walk with audio guide

Explore the beautiful center of Lucerne at your own pace. It takes 1h40 on average. Download the audio app on your smartphone for detailed guidance. You'll get lifetime access to the app.

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Self-guided Lausanne audio tour

You'll get an app for your smartphone. It tells you where to go to reach highlights like the historical town center and the cathedral. Internet access during the tour is not required. This self-guided walking tour of Lausanne takes at least 30 minutes, but count on a few hours to thoroughly explore.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Self-guided audio tour of Bern

Would you like a walking tour in Bern at your own pace? You can pick up an audio device from the tourist information center and start exploring the UNESCO World Heritage in the Old Town of Bern.

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  • Attraction type: City tour
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Bern (Region Bern)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: GetYourGuide
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Zurich city highlights plus cable car ride

A packed half day of exploring Zurich! Your guide takes you to the town center, on to lake Zurich and to Felsenegg for a view of the lake and the city from a higher perspective. Transportation is by coach, boat and cable car. A varying tour with lots of highlights.

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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Geneva walking tour and chocolate tasting

This 3-hour guided walking tour takes you to the old town center, along the best chocolateries, and on a short boat trip across the lake.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Interlaken and Grindelwald day trip from Zurich

A day trip by luxurious coach from Zurich, to Interlaken and Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region. You'll have plenty of time to explore these towns on your own. We'd recommend shopping or visiting Harder Kulm in Interlaken, and a ride up to First in Grindelwald.

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  • Attraction type: City tour;
    Scenic trip, By bus
  • Escort: mix of guided/not guided
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information.

Varied Zurich tour on shore, on water and in the air

This is a long tour in and around Zurich on foot, by cogwheel train, cable car and boat. A local guide will take you along all the best spots. You'll experience Lake Zurich, the historical town center, as well as a nearby mountain with views of the city.

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  • Attraction type: Sport, Hiking;
    City tour;
    Scenic trip;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train
  • Escort: guide
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Zurich Old Town guided walking tour

You'll get a quick introduction to Zurich during this 2-hour walking tour in the old town center.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Guided Mount Titlis & Lucerne day trip from Zurich

The comfortable bus ride includes a photo stop in Lucerne. There's a short drive through Lucerne before you continue to the foot of Mount Titlis. You'll take the cable car to the top to enjoy the views and snow. Finally the bus takes you back to Zurich.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Lucerne and Engelberg day trip from Zurich

A day trip by luxurious coach from Zurich, to Lucerne and Engelberg. You'll have plenty of time to explore the towns on your own. We'd recommend to focus on the historical town and the lake in Lucerne, and to make a cable car trip to the Trübsee in Engelberg.

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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Guided "Golden Round Trip" to Mount Pilatus from Zurich (summer)

The day starts with a bus ride to Lucerne and time to explore the town on your own. Next, your guide takes you to the Pilatus by cable car. After enjoying the views, you'll be taken to the cogwheel train down to the valley. Finally there's a scenic boat ride to Lucerne and a bus ride back to Zurich.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip, By boat;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
    City tour
  • Escort: mix of guided/not guided
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
  • More ways to book: GetYourGuide
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Tour to the Rhine Falls and historical Stein am Rhein from Zurich

This tour combines a 1-hour visit to the Rhine Falls and its castle with a visit to the historical little town of Stein am Rhein.

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  • Attraction type: City tour;
    Natural site, Waterfall
  • Escort: mix of guided/not guided
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
  • More ways to book: Tiqets
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Guided walking tour through the Old Town of Bern

Your guide will explain about the history of Bern while showing you the historical town center, including the clock tower, House of Parliament and the cathedral. The tour takes 1.5 hours.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Heidiland and Liechtenstein full day 2-country tour from Zurich

This tour starts with a short ride across Zurich. Next, there's a break in the medieval town of Rapperswil. The ride continues via the Toggenburg region to Liechtenstein, where you can explore the town of Vaduz. Next, you will visit Maienfeld, and optionally enter the Heidi House.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip, By bus;
    City tour
  • Escort: mix of guided/not guided
  • Region: Zurich (Region Zurich)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Geneva city tour by coach, mini-train and on foot

2-hour guided tour along Geneva's famous fountain, the Old Town and the St. Pierre Cathedral.

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Guided 2-hour walking tour of Lucerne

Small-group guided walk in the historical town center of Lucerne. Apart from many medieval buildings, the city wall, old town squares and the lake, you'll see famous sights: the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church for example.

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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Tour of Zurich city, the Rhine Falls and historical Stein am Rhein

This full-day package starts with a guided coach tour in the center of Zurich. In the afternoon you'll continue to Laufen Castle and the Rhine Falls. Next is a walking tour of the historical little town of Stein am Rhein. This long day ends in Zurich.

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Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity
Badge of ExcellenceThis activity meets the highest Viator quality standards and is well reviewed by travelers. More information. Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Guided walk in Lucerne and a boat ride

A local guide takes you to the historical town center, including the Chapel Bridge and the castle (Château Gütsch). A 1-hour boat ride to see Lucerne and the mountains from a different perspective is included as well. This small-group tour takes about 3 hours.

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Insider tips about the city tours in Switzerland

  • Save your city trips for bad weather days, as you'll need good weather for trips to the mountains.
  • A guided tour is ideal to save time and learn a lot about the town and its history.
  • A self-guided walking tour is a wonderful activity to end the day. You can explore a town at your own pace. That allows you to plan time-constrained activities earlier in the day. Examples are boat, train and cable car trips.
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