Switzerland · WALKING TOURS
Old towns here are compact, cobbled and easiest with somebody pointing at things. The 15 below cover Zurich, Basel, Bern and Lucerne, priced by length, with a note on the ones that end at a fondue table.
Explore Basel’s old town, Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and town hall on a lively two-hour walking tour with local guides.
“We had a wonderful tour with very nice stories told, historical facts explained by our tourguide Doris. She was profesional, great and very kind.”
Explore Zurich’s Old Town in two hours, from Bahnhofstrasse to Lindenhof, with lively stories, church towers, views, and practical local tips.
“Long was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour”
Taste Geneva’s finest chocolates, explore the Old Town, break the marmite, and cross the lake by boat on this three-hour guided tour.
“Lilian was an amazing guide. She was patient and knowledgeable, and made the tour so much fun. She answered all our questions and was not selfish with her recommendations. She always checked to see if everyone was doing well, and made us all feel included and well looked after. I would definitely recommend this trip especially if Lilian is the guide!”
See Zurich by funicular, foot, ferry, train, and cable car, with Old Town stories, lake views, and a local guide in six busy hours.
“The tour was leaded by Greg and he’s a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and professional. We all had a great time! Zurich is BEAUTIFUL!”
Explore Zurich’s medieval Old Town, Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Bahnhofstrasse, and Niederdorf with a local guide in two informative hours.
“This was our first visit to Zurich. Our guide, Andrea, was fantastic! She showed us around town and offered valuable information about the history of Zurich and the best places to eat. Followed her suggestion for fondue at Swiss Chuchi - absolutely loved it!”
Review of Lucerne’s private two-hour walk, covering Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, local stories, photo stops, and value at $39.
“Livio was a wonderful tour guide. My family found him very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Lucerne on foot, add a Lake Lucerne cruise, and see Chapel Bridge, medieval towers, old town sights, and alpine views.
“Luis was very knowledgeable about the city. I recommend you get him if possible. He also took us on the bike tour which was really interesting.”
Review of Lucerne’s 1.5-hour official walking tour, covering Chapel Bridge, old-town squares, local history, practical value, and what it skips.
“Our tour guide Rita provided excellent insight into the history and sights of Lucerne and gave comprehensive answers to our questions.”
See Zurich by foot, tram, funicular, boat, and cable car on a six-hour tour with Old Town sights and Felsenegg views.
“This is a walking tour, travelers should expect a lot of walking. Wear appropriate shoes. There’ll be some steep hill walk.”
Ride to Glacier 3000 from Les Diablerets, cross the Peak Walk, walk on the glacier, and enjoy Alpine views from 3,000 meters.
“Great views from the very top, though best to plan your trip on a sunny day. We could not see the matterhorn due to clouds. Ignore the Viator 9am stated start time. You can show up whenever you want! Also, there was no need to buy tix in advance. If you have the half price Swiss train pass, don’t get your tix on Viator. Buy direct and save 50 pct with the pass. I wish I knew!”
See Zurich’s churches, finance district, Roman roots, and secret corners on a private two-hour walking tour tailored to your interests.
“Dave was a great tour guide! So full of information and showed us a beautiful side to Lucerne. We really enjoyed”
Explore Lucerne’s old town, Chapel Bridge, city walls, Lake Lucerne, and optional Swiss cheese and wine tasting with a small group.
“Outstanding tour with Luice! Saw places I would most likely not have seen on my own. Highly recommended”
Taste Zurich’s best chocolate, from Sprüngli Luxemburgerli to Teuscher truffles, while exploring Old Town with a local guide.
“I was skeptical about a group of 30 but Johnny did a great job with delicious chocolate and interesting history.”
Review of Bern’s two-hour walking tour, from BearPark to the Federal Palace, with Zytglogge, Old Town, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Karina was a great guide, knowledgeable and clearly enthusiastic about her city. The tour gave us an opportunity to learn the history of the city and Karina gave us additional suggestions for places to visit. Highly recommend, especially for first time visitors to Bern.”
Tour Maison Cailler in Broc for Swiss chocolate, Alpine dairy traditions, tastings, and an easy visit from Montreux.
“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”
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