Switzerland · HALF-DAY
Prices, running times and what each one is actually like on the day: 15 half-day tours that give something back for the money, best first.
Review of the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein tour from Zurich, with practical advice on timing, costs, walking, guides, and value.
“Beautiful views; wild waterfall and the quaintest medieval village. Highly recommend! We plan to go back!”
Taste Swiss wines near Maienfeld, visit local vineyards, and enjoy Rhine Valley views on a private three-hour tour for small groups.
“The wine tour with Markus was fantastic!! We saw 2-3 vineyards and were able to see the grapes being harvested up close in the field (lucky timing for the harvesting). The wine tasting and seeing the production process was very educational. Markus made entire experience fun and enjoyable. I would recommend this small group wine tour and tasting to anyone visiting Zurich. The 1 hour train ride from Zurich to Landquart was easy and you get to see some of the pretty Switzerland landscape/mountains on the train ride.”
Review of private 3-hour Zermatt ski lessons, with personal coaching, Matterhorn views, costs, meeting details, and booking advice.
“Very cool for the first time. The instructor was very patient and pleasant. It's a shame that time goes by so quickly.”
Review of Zurich’s private four-hour walking tour, with historic sights, tram rides, local guides, and an optional Lake Zurich cruise.
“Unfortunately we paid a lot of money for this tour. Our guide was disappointing and not knowledgable about Zurich or things Swiss. Very ordinary.”
A practical review of Zermatt’s private half-day hike, with Matterhorn views, Gornergrat, Stellisee, guide tips, costs, and booking advice.
“Simon and Carey took us on an awesome hike they called the “5 lakes hike”. They chose our route based on our hiking experience. The swim in the lake was fun. They were very attentive, and offered great advice for the rest of our trip.”
Review of private tandem paragliding in Davos, with flight options, mountain views, costs, meeting details, and practical booking advice.
“Great experience in such a beautiful circumstance! The meeting stop (The Office) is right in front of the Davos Platz station and it’s very easy access to the flying spot at the top of the mountains. Pilots are super seasoned and hard to notice how the controlling of paragliding is difficult. Also they are very nice guys, of course;) We can enjoy some acrobatic moves if you want, and this tour is available throughout year!”
Review of Bern’s private half-day walking tour, with local guides, flexible stops, public transport, key sights, pricing, and practical tips.
“The private walking tour was tailored to our interests, and our guide was not only knowledgeable but also fun and engaging. We learned so much about Bern’s history, culture, and hidden gems. The pace was relaxed, and we had plenty of time to appreciate the stunning architecture and charming streets. Highly recommend this tour if you want a personal experience of Switzerland’s beautiful capital!”
Review of Lucerne’s small-group old-town walk and Lake Lucerne cruise, with itinerary details, value advice, guide tips, and practical notes.
“Wonderful experience! The chocolate tour was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour for the entire family. Our guide was amazing.”
Review of Lucerne’s private half-day countryside walk, with Alpine views, local guides, practical tips, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.
“What a unique way to explore the country side of Lucern, with our tour guide Dave. We started our day with Dave meeting us at our hotel and taking us on a bus to the country side. Once we got there, the views, smells and interactions took our breath away. Even though it was a bit misty/foggy, it didnt prevent us from enjoying this stunning journey. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the region. We loved soaking in all the tid bits that he shared. We also had our 4 year old with us. Dave was thoughtful and patient with our pace and very interactive and sweet with…”
Review of a private Lucerne tour from Zurich or Lucerne, with Lino, private transport, photography, lake views, and flexible sightseeing.
“We cannot say enough good things about Lino and how much fun we had with him in Lucerne! This was our last outing in Europe after spending time in Paris, Colmar, and Switzerland. Lino took us to special hidden gems in Lucerne where we were able to experience views that most visitors do not get to see. Lino also took us to more well-known spots in old town. The whole experience was very personable and Lino was extremely intelligent and knowledgable and does a great job catering to his clients. We booked a half-day and it felt like a full day experience in light of everything we got to do.…”
Ride Lucerne’s historic funicular and open-roof CabriO cable car to Stanserhorn for Alpine views, free time, and a relaxed half-day trip.
“Our guide, Michael was great! The cable car ride was amazing. Unfortunately the weather was stormy so we didn’t see much. Suggest checking out the weather and canceling before 24 hours of the tour, unless you are ok with not seeing much. We actually had a blast! A hike in the rain, the eeriness of the clouds we were in and warm tea afterwards.”
Review of Zurich’s private Rhine Falls half-day tour, with hotel pickup, castle viewpoints, boat ride, guide Martin, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Tour guide was awesome and even took us to another destination as we were quicker than expected at the falls”
Cruise Lake Lugano to Morcote for a guided village visit, grand views, 404 steps, and a peaceful Swiss lakeside afternoon.
“This tour is a boat trip to Morcote and then a guided “tour” of the city. While the guide was kind and personable and spoke many languages, there just wasn’t enough interesting information to be shared about the town. You’re better off buying a boat ticket and exploring on your own.”
Review of a private Zurich tour to Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, and optional medieval towns, with pickup, photos, transport, and local guidance.
“We had the privilege of having our tour booked with Lino to the Rhine Falls and the village of Schaffhausen !!! He was amazing!! Giving us every detail possible of the history of the places we were visiting. On top of that he took the most amazing pictures for our memories!! Could not ask for a more enjoyable day, thank you Lino!! Carmen Natalia and José- Puerto Rico”
Review of Lucerne’s private 2.5-hour walking tour, with guide quality, price, itinerary, practical tips, and who should book.
“We got to see it all on this walking tour. would highly recommend this tour if you want to see everything in the town of Lucerne. Our tour guide did a great job showing us around.”
Pick a summit, a lake or a tasting room.
