The 15 Best Day Trips in Switzerland

3-Hour Experiences, Boat Tours in Geneva, Chocolate Tours in Geneva, Cruises & Boat Tours, Geneva Tours, Old Town Walking Tours, Swiss Chocolate Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

1.Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Taste award-winning Geneva chocolate, explore the Old Town, learn local stories, and cross Lake Geneva by boat in three hours.

“Absolutely fabulous tour. Ethan was just a brilliant friendly knowledgeable guy. Loved it from start to finish. Went to lots of chocolate shops for different chocolate experiences and a great walk around the city especially the old town. Would highly recommend.”

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Liechtenstein Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zürich Tours

Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

2.Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,745 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Review of the Heidiland and Liechtenstein tour from Zurich, with Rapperswil, Vaduz, Alpine views, winter tips, timing, and value advice.

“This was excellent! We had bad weather and it was raining a lot, but it was still one of my favorite parts of the trip. The bus was comfortable and had wifi, and even the scenery during the ride was beautiful. Our tour guide and bus driver were both very friendly and made the experience a great one. You had time to explore each stop, and there was not too much to do in Valduz, but I am still very happy I went and got to see another country even for a bit. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it.”

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Tour Reviews, Tours, Zürich Tours

Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

3.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Review of Zurich’s half-day city tour with Old Town walking, Lake Zurich ferry, Felsenegg cable car, views, tips, and value advice.

“Great tour! Guide was excellent and gave us a good exposure to Zurich, its history and current locations.”

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Appenzell & Eastern Switzerland, Half-Day, Rhine Falls Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zürich Tours

Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

4.Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

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!”

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Boat Tours in Zurich, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Zurich, Zürich Tours

Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

5.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111

See Zurich by funicular, foot, ferry, and cable car on a six-hour small-group tour covering Old Town, Lake Zurich, and mountain views.

“Guide was nice, but the jokes and question taking got old fast. Too much time stopped talking rather than seeing the sights. Saw more than we would have in our own though.”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Interlaken Tours, Lake Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

6.Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Paddle turquoise Lake Brienz from Bönigen on a small-group kayak tour with expert coaching, castle views, photos, and optional evening calm.

“We had the most amazing time on our kayaking trip - it was absolutely gorgeous weather and the water almost didn't seem real. We were so glad we did it and well worth the price! There were six people in our group total, and after a short safety run through we hit the water for 2-3 hours, including a stop where we got out and jumped in the water. The guide also brought a go pro camera and took lots of photos so we didn't have to feel bad about leaving our phones in the lockers. Highly reccommend!”

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Old Town Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Zurich, Zürich Tours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

7.Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Explore Zurich’s Old Town on a two-hour guided walk covering Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Niederdorf, Grossmünster, and local tips.

“Elisabeth was very knowledgeable about the Zurich and old town area and showed up places we probably wouldn't have seen. I'd highly recommend this tour.”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Interlaken Tours, Lake Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours, Winter Activities

Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

8.Winter Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Paddle winter Lake Brienz in a warm dry suit, with mountain views, castle scenery, expert guides, and a small group of six.

“One of the best activities I did while studying abroad! The instructor I had was so nice and the smaller group sizes made for a more relaxed atmosphere and serene experience. Can’t recommend enough!”

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Geneva Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

9.Annecy – Venice of the Alps – Tour from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of the Annecy half-day tour from Geneva, with canals, lake views, castle history, free time, costs, tips, and honest advice.

“Excellent place to visit. The tour did not indicate that the castle was closed on the day (Tuesday) we went. Also on Monday’s most of the shops are closed. Otherwise a good trip.”

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Boat Tours in Lucerne, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lucerne Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Lucerne

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

10.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Lucerne’s small-group walking and Lake Lucerne boat tour, with Chapel Bridge, old-town sights, pricing, cheese tasting, and booking tips.

“This tour was amazing. Our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful insider view to life in Switzerland. This walking tour was the perfect length and we hit all of the key spots in an efficient manner. Our group was only one other couple and we got so much out of the experience. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Boat Tours in Geneva, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Geneva Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

11.Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Review of Geneva’s coach, Old Town mini train, and optional Lake Geneva cruise, with practical tips on timing, value, weather, and meeting points.

“canned speech, little train with a recorded speech, guide seemed poorly educated, and on top of that the directions for meeting were confusing”

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Rhine Falls Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zürich Tours

Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

12.Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 405 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Review of the Zurich Rhine Falls coach tour, with Laufen Castle, Schaffhausen views, tickets, boat ride costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Andrea the tour guide was fantastic! So informative and enthusiastic! Carlos the driver was very friendly. Overall a great experience from start to finish.”

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Audio Tours, City Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zürich Tours

Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

13.Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 372 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Zurich trolley tour review with Old Town, Lake Zurich views, 11-language audio, photo stops, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Had an accident and no one form yourself or the bus operators company contacted us to check if we fine. We didn’t get to complete the tour.”

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2-Hour Experiences, Geneva Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

14.Geneva Highlights 2-Hour Introductory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 322 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Geneva in two hours by coach, mini-train, and on foot, with the UN, Old Town, Jet d’Eau, and practical tips on value and access.

“Very well organized. Experient guide. Confortable transport and good mix, bus, mini train and boat ride”

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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Day Trips, Full-Day, Geneva Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

15.Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc tour from Geneva, including Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, costs, timing, weather risks, and practical tips.

“Niels is an amazing guide! His full time job is your guide to Chamonix and it shows. Truly a fun person, such interesting things he shares and makes sure to take care of the group. It’s apparent he loves his job and loves showing what wonderful places Chamonix and Mount Blanc are to visit. 110% recommend not to miss this tour!”

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