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7 Historical Tours in Switzerland Worth the Money

7 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Switzerland charges for its views and the tickets are rarely refundable. These 7 historical tours are the ones that hold up against the price, each with its cost spelled out.

Zürich Historic District Tour - Old walls at the Zentralbibliothek
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Zürich Historic District Tour

1.Zürich Historic District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Explore Zürich’s Old Town, medieval walls, Lenin’s former home, Chagall windows, and secret courtyards on a two-hour walking tour.

“Wonderful walking experience in the Old Town of Zurich on a very warm evening. Tour guide Maria was very considerate of the heat and ensured we rested and got plenty of water. Maria actually showed us points of the city we did not expect to see on the tour. Overall, it was a great experience and introduction to Zurich. Than you Maria for a very informative and interesting tour.”

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Basel Historical Old Town Tour - The Roothus and Basel’s civic showpiece
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Basel Historical Old Town Tour

2.Basel Historical Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Review of Basel’s 90-minute Old Town walking tour, with the Town Hall, Basel Minster, Opera House, Tinguely fountain, and Swiss sweets.

“The weather was fairly miserable with rain but our guide Jonas presented Basel in a historical and well educated tour of the city. Would highly recommend!!”

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Highlights of Geneva: Dark History Quest Experience - Starting at Temple de Saint-Gervais
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Highlights of Geneva: Dark History Quest Experience

3.Highlights of Geneva: Dark History Quest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Explore Geneva’s landmarks through a self-guided phone game with dark stories, puzzles, flexible timing, and a low $6.01 price.

“This gave a real purpose to walking round geneva and we learned some interesting facts and historical stories. Much better than dry information read online. Loved it!”

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Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour - Key points at a glance
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Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

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Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains

5.Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $10

Explore Zürich’s Old Town by audio, from Lindenhof and Roman baths to Grossmünster, Lake Zürich, and Paradeplatz.

“Patrica was such a wonderful guide. So kind and knowledgeable and very she was well prepared. I liked that it was a small group and felt like a friend was showing us around her home town.”

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Private Mystic Zermatt Tour: Peaks, History & Culture - Zermatlantis and the Story Beneath the Mountain
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Private Mystic Zermatt Tour: Peaks, History & Culture

6.Private Mystic Zermatt Tour: Peaks, History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $499

Review of Zermatt’s private 2-hour walking tour, covering alpine history, the Matterhorn, old barns, churches, and the Mountaineers’ Cemetery.

“Had a walk tour of zermatt. Guide seemed tired from an earlier tour. Mostly walked around small area we could have a seen by ourselves. Tour was cut short by 45 minutes. Not worth it.”

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Historic Lausanne: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert - Beginning at Bessières Bridge
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Historic Lausanne: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

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