Top Zurich On the Water

With mighty cliffs and powerful river currents, Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland is a haven of outdoor adventure—a world away from bustling Zurich. On this tour, tackle the swirling waters of the Lütschine River with your guide, and enjoy wet and wild thrills in the Swiss countryside. Challenge yourself against class III and IV rapids and enjoy free time to explore Interlaken at your leisure, with round-trip travel from central Zurich included.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and the quaint neighboring village of Rapperswil. With a knowledgeable guide, discover blooming rose gardens; see sweeping vistas of the snow-capped Alps; and stroll amid the verdant splendor of a deer park to see the majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Marvel at the ancient castle that reigns over the village of Rapperswil and then conclude your tour with a tranquil boat ride on Lake Zurich.

Discover the picturesque beauty of Lucerne on a full-day trip from Zurich. Cruise the shimmering surface of Lake Lucerne during a tranquil boat ride; absorb gorgeous panoramas of the Albis Pass mountain range; enjoy a brief orientation drive through Lucerne during which your guide points out its main sights before exploring the historically rich city independently during some leisurely free time. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Zurich on this magical excursion.

Experience an Alpine adventure on an exhilarating full-day tour of Lucerne and Mount Rigi from Zurich. Enjoy an abundance of leisurely free time to explore charismatic cities and dramatic mountain scenery; see the historical highlights of Lucerne; ride an aerial cable car up the steep mountainside to absorb sweeping Alpine vistas; and take a tranquil cruise over the surface of Lake Lucerne. Climb aboard a cogwheel train to a vertiginous mountain vantage point and relish the convenience of round-trip transportation from Central Zurich.

See the best of Switzerland's business and cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich. Follow your guide to the city's top attractions, including the shopping haven of Bahnhofstrasse, the Opera House, National Museum, and charming Old Town. Ride uphill by cogwheel train for panoramic views over the city and then take a 30-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. Top off the trip with a stop at the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can marvel at the world's highest free standing chocolate fountain. After an audio-guided tour through the museum, taste as much chocolate as your heart desires before returning by coach to Sihlquai Coach Parking.

Mount Pilatus is a mountain massiv with several peaks, overlooking Lucerne. The top can be reached with the Pilatus Railway, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, from Alpnachstad, operating from May to November (depending on snow conditions) and the whole year with the aerial panorama gondolas and aerial cableways from Kriens. The classical  "Golden Round Trip" involves taking the lake boat from Luzern across to Alpnachstad, going up by the coghwheel railway and returning down on the aerial cableways and panorama gondolas to Kriens, from where the bus takes you back to Luzern. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Travel from Zurich to Interlaken and Mt. Rigi on a full-day, private tour that explores a spectacular landscape of high peaks and lakes. With a personal guide to coordinate transport—which includes boats, two cog railways, and trains—you’ll be free to enjoy the scenery and the experience. Optional lunch on the summit of Mt. Rigi offers panoramic views and outside dining on sunny days.

Check out culture-rich Basel in Switzerland and the city of Colmar in France on a private day trip from Zurich. Perfect for those who want to avoid the large, and sometimes impersonal, group tours, the bespoke experience is tailored to your interests to help you maximise your time in Basel and experience the Alsace region of France, too. Explore a renowned Basel museum or cruise on the River Rhine, then stroll around the architecture-rich city of Colmar, learning about its 16th-century houses as you go.

Delight in the frozen enchantment of Mount Rigi on a full-day tour of the ‘Queen of the Swiss Mountains’ from Zurich. Enjoy a balanced combination of independent and guided exploration and experience an aerial cable car ride to the summit of Switzerland’s most magnificent natural landmark. Take Europe’s first cogwheel train down the steep mountainside and soak up sweeping alpine vistas from a charming terrace above Lake Lucerne.