Switzerland · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 self-guided trails worth the money in an expensive country, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Zurich by air-conditioned bus, then cruise Lake Zurich past villas and mountain views. Includes audio guide in 11 languages for $57.
“Everything was as I expected. Learn about the city. The bus and cruise were all on time.”
Zurich’s reinvented Trolley offers a comfortable two-hour city circuit, lake views, Old Town sights, Alpine scenery, and audio in 11 languages.
“3 hour delayed flight. Missed our appointment and no refund. How would you feel? So appreciate your constant text about the tour we couldn’t take….no fair our own.”
See Zurich's old town, lake, churches, Bahnhofstrasse, and Zürichberg by air-conditioned bus with multilingual audio and a photo stop.
“No vale la pena Mejor hazlo cambiado Autobús con Vidiros polarizados y vinil que te impiden ver adecuadamente Conductor prepotente y grosero No hay puntos de interés relevantes por lo que te terminan llevando a las casas de los jubilados y a la universidad”
See Basel’s old city, Roche Tower, Dreiländereck, and more on a two-hour bus tour with multilingual audio, WiFi, and Läckerli.
“Very informative. The audio guide matched the various sights and attractions. Comfortable bus and small lackerli given to try. Perfect for a rainy day and getting to know Basel when first arrive in the city.”
Take a self-guided day trip from Geneva to Chamonix, with optional Aiguille du Midi cable-car and Mer de Glace train rides.
“Nice trip. Was a little confused about the bus trip back to Geneva.”
Cruise Lake Lucerne, ride Mt. Rigi’s cogwheel train and cable car, then relax in the Rigi Kaltbad mineral baths on a flexible Swiss day trip.
“Fantastic experience using the Mineralbad Spa (although shame about the rain clouding our view) and all the transport went smoothly, even using our Viator issued e-ticket. Highly recommend going back via the Weggis cable car (the views were amazing once the sun came out) and checking the latest timetable for each transport link.”
Taste Basel at four local stops, from handmade pastries to KLARA dishes and traditional Leckerly, on a flexible self-guided food walk.
“I enjoyed the food at Kiara. It was amazing and the staff were friendly. The organic shop was true to it nature and can only hope most shop could use it blue print to sustainability Never go to Jakob's Basler Leckerly Spalenberg 26, 4051. The traditional spice cakes dry and the shop asisistance took them from her bag that was mixed with her clothes. She was rude, called me name and claimed that the voucher was fuck. She gave a different account to the main store and when l finally called the Basel tourism board, she gave a different account of the event. My only regret is stomach problem(diarrhea) since…”
Explore Zurich’s grim medieval past on a self-guided audio walk covering witch trials, executions, torture sites, and famous churches.
Explore Geneva’s landmarks through stories of justice, courage, love, anger, and human folly on this flexible audio walking tour.
“He had already seen all as we went told prior to buying what we would see”
Review Zurich’s narrated city bus tour and Uetliberg train ride, with practical tips on views, languages, value, meeting point, and uphill walking.
“We gave a bus your and train journey to the highest place the “Top of Zürich “ it was great experience. Thank you”
Review of the self-guided Chamonix day trip from Geneva, with Aiguille du Midi or Mer de Glace, costs, timing, tips, and drawbacks.
“Compre un tour que se supone que es ida y vuelta y el conductor me iba a dejar tirado en chanomix y me toco pagarle en efectivo”
Review of the self-guided Chamonix day trip from Geneva, with Mont Blanc cable-car views, Mer de Glace train rides, costs, and practical tips.
“Real feeling 🔝 of the nature. Mixed feelings of excitement. Had real experience of decreasing the oxygen of my body I felt the pressure through my body muscles and head. One of the best feelings and experienced worth to visit and I will come back again one day 🙏❤️”
Explore Basel’s old town, Rhine views, fountains, and cultural landmarks with a flexible, offline VoiceMap audio walk for $11.99.
“I used this as an “Intro to Basel” and it was perfect! Showed me around to major cultural areas and gave good suggestions for coffee or things to do during my stay.”
Basel’s self-guided food tour links four local stops, from historic bakery treats to global bites, with flexible timing and useful route planning.
“Belle découverte de lieu insolite à Bâle. Tu n ne peut que recommander cette belle balade gourmande à travers Bâle.”
Explore Lucerne’s landmarks, frescoed houses, and darker local stories at your own pace with this affordable self-guided reading tour.
“Easy to understand and nice to go at your own pace.”
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