10 Walking Tours in Switzerland That You Shouldn't Miss

October 9, 2021 Timmy Ribble

in Europe  (green & dark grey)
Restaurants in Switzerland

1. Private Classic Lucerne City Walk

Nightwatchman Walk
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Discover Lucerne on a two hours comprehensive city sight seeing walking tour covering all "must have seen" attractions. In addition explore the hidden spots of classic, medieval and modern Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, climb the Musegg Wall and Towers, admire the medieval houses and fascinating murals of the historical center and enjoy an inside visit of the Ritter Palace with its profound "Danse Macabre". Your tour starts and ends at your Hotel in the City of Lucerne. (On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only. During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)

Inclusions: Private Walking Tour, Professional Local Guide, Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits), Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Public Transportation Ticket (if applicable, depending on the location of your Hotel. If you stay in a Lucerne Hotel you are entitled to free public transportation during the entire stay., On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only., During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only.

Reviewed By Sharon R

The evening walking tour provided by Ralf the Nightwatchman is fascinating and a unique way to discover parts of Lucerne that you may not otherwise visit. Ralf conducts the tour in medieval dress and recounts life as it was in medieval times. He has lots of interesting stories and projects images on walls to elaborate his stories. I would highly recommend this unique tour to anyone visiting Lucerne.

2. Lucerne Best Guided Walks

Torbogen Luzern, Bahnhofpl., 6003 Luzern, Switzerland Passenger Diaries
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Want to experience Lucerne like a local? Join me in a Small Group Walking Tour as we visit world-famous sights such as the Chapel Bridge with the octagonal Water Tower, the Jesuit Church and the KKL Luzern (Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne). On the tour you will learn important and humorous facts about the history of Lucerne and the everyday life of its residents. You will discover hidden alleys, visit town squares and even catch a glimpse of the city's "crown, " the Musegg Wall. We will end the tour with a visit to the Lion Monument. We will also visit Lucerne castle. This is a Small Group Tour up to 6 persons. As an optional Tour Extension you can either visit the Glacier Garden in a self guided tour or the Swiss Chocolate Adventure at the Transport Museum with an audio guide in several languages and a basic chocolate tasting.

Inclusions: 2.5 hrs Walking tour, Printed Guide ( Tour Optional Extension, Self guided Visit Glacier Museum), Chocolate tasting given by a Swiss Master Chocolatier(Tour Optional Extension, Self guided Visit), Lift ticket to Lucerne castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Travel Insurance

Reviewed By L8537UBmohammedk

Very good and informative tour and tour guide Professional Great pics Great day Showed us places with brilliant views

3. Best of Basel in 60 minutes - Discover the city with a Local

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

This experience is provided by a private Local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Basel? Challenge accepted! Discover Basel during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at St. Albans Tor and will go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Basel special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A local that shows you his/her city!

Exclusions:

Reviewed By ianp705

The trip is well worth the effort, we travelled by train out of Zurich and the power of the falls is everything you expect with lots of photographic points. The restaurant at the top serves excellent food with large portions the shop next door is well worth the visit

4. Roman city Augusta Raurica leadership

Giebenacherstrasse 17, 4302 Augst, Switzerland Augusta Raurica
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Over 10,000 people once lived in the Roman city of Augusta Raurica on the Rhine. Discover the exciting traces they have left on this introductory tour. The tour begins in front of the unique bronze city model, where you talk about Roman urban planning. In the authentically furnished Roman house, you will learn about the technical subtleties of Roman living. Or did you know that underfloor heating is a Roman invention? In the museum you can admire the greatest silver treasure of Roman antiquity and learn a lot about Roman military and commercial history. Finally, in the imposing theater, take a moment to watch the thrilling spectacles and dream of moody comedies or bloody gladiator fights.

Inclusions: Guided tour, entrance to the museum, admission to the Römerhaus, monuments, animal park

Exclusions:

Reviewed By I1571IWanac

Bike tour from Basel to Augusta Raurica, to visit the Roman archaeological site. Great weather, nice bike tour and beautiful archaeological site.

5. Lugano and its history private walking tour

Lugano, Switzerland Violetta Geiger
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

During our historical 2 hours walking tour you will learn about the long history of the city, visit the main attractions (St. Lawrence Cathedral, St. Maria degli Angioli Church, LAC, the Riforma Square and the Ciani park). You will walk through the beautiful narrow streets of the old city and along the picturesque lake shore. We introduce you into the history of Switzerland and explain what this country is famous for. You will receive a full information about what else you can visit in the region in order to optimise your stay in Lugano.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions:

Reviewed By ljub0vp

I have had a pleasure to have such an experienced and knowledgeable guide Violetta during our visit to Switzerland in April 2021. She has made me feel very warm and comfortable with her presence as well as our tour being very interesting and remarkable. She is a real professional with a lot of knowledge about the place and has a passion to what she is doing. Booking a tour with a guide making it unique and allowing you to save precious time during your tour and visit the main attractions with stories only locals can know and tell you. I would definitely recommend to book a tour with Violetta, because that way you will know and see more than you would on your own.

6. WOW Zurich Tour: 6 hours on shore, on water, in the air!

Swiss National Museum, Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland WOW ZURICH TOURS
Excellent
98%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 57 reviews

Avoid the crowd and get the undivided attention of your guide and discover the spectacular sights of Zurich and surroundings by walking in a small group. Discover as a local the cultural and financial capital of Switzerland, enjoy a pleasant cruise on the crystal clear Lake Zurich and admire awesome panoramic views overlooking the city, the lake and the snow-capped Alps from the local little mountain Uetliberg. On the summer tours we are experiencing a short ride on the aerial cable car to the little mountain Felsenegg and we are hiking a short distance on a special trail. In the city, we are focusing on legendary landmarks and historical monuments and besides taking beautiful pictures you’ll enrich your knowledge about the region’s history and you'll find out interesting facts about Switzerland. The tour will offer you the chance to get the best taste of Zurich on shore, on water and in the air! If you are ready to do in 1 day what others are doing in 3, then join our tour!

Inclusions: Local guide, Ferry trip on the Lake Zurich, Aerial cable car (on the summer tours), Ride on the cogwheel railway, Nice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Souvenirs, Personal expenses and shopping

Reviewed By boda-taljo

The tour was really better than I expected, the guide was very knowledgable, social and fun, I enjoyed my time with him. The cable car near Zürich was really interesting and the views from up top were also magnificent, I think it's one of the best tours you can do compared to the price! Completely worth it.

7. Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour

Via Nassa 31, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland Gio & co
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 4 reviews

During this guided tour you will see the Town of Lugano and the Town of Morcote, Switzerland: Lugano the Swiss pearl in the Canton Ticino region, we will see Luini’s famous fresco inside the church of St. Mary, then we will walk along Via Nassa, famous fashion street of Lugano, we will see the cathedral of Lugano with its 15th century frescoes. We will get down the hill to see the city hall and walking along the lakeside we will see Ciani's park and the casino of Lugano from outside. We will go back to via Nassa and we will go to the town of Morcote: Morcote is one of the most beautiful village in Switzerland, it is a town surrounded by the nature divided from the lake in front of the town and the hills just behind it.You will enjoy Morcote a calm and relaxing town close to the most famous Lugano town. This is a private guided tour for your group only or if you are a single tourist only for you. Please specify if you need any transfer to reach Lugano we can provide with it.

Inclusions: private guided tour with professional tour guide speaking your language, transfer from Lugano to Morcote included

Exclusions:

Reviewed By lennynaidoo

Awesome. I really enjoyed it and I got all the fashion I wanted. Amazing deals and affordable prices

8. Private Tour: Zurich Walking Tour

Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Best of Switzerland Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.7 based on 9 reviews

Explore Zurich with a knowledgeable guide during this private 2-hour walking tour of Switzerland’s largest city. See top attractions such as Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich and Fraumunster Church. Wander through Alstadt (Old Town) or more modern parts of the city. Customize your itinerary to fit your interests, and learn about the rich history, architecture and culture of Zurich. Ideal for both first-time and repeat visitors, this tour gives you the flexibility and guidance to make the most out of your time in Zurich.

Inclusions: Private Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Swiss_Miss_K

Great Trip to the Appenzellerland with the Mountain, Cheese and Chocolate Tour. Got delicious cheese and chocolate to taste, scenery is very pretty, very typical. Can highly recommend the trip.

9. Interlaken and the Green Train of Swiss Alps day trip from Milan

Piazza Quattro Novembre, 20124 Milano MI, Italy Zani Viaggi Day Tours
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.7 based on 3 reviews

Take a ride on the Green Train of the Alps on a spectacular journey on the Swiss Alps from Milan. Cross the lake of Thun on a cruise boat to reach the enchanted village of Interlaken.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Green train of the Alps, Lake Cruise, High speed train from Milan, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By adcdiving

Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).

10. Freddie Tour

Marché Couvert, Place du Marché, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland Freddie Mercury Statue
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.7 based on 3 reviews

Our guided tours offers you an original way to discover the rich musical past of the city and the strong attachment that Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the band Queen, had with Montreux. - Accompanied by a guide - Multilingual audio guide - Duration about 1h - Easy walk of 1 kilometer Through fascinating anecdotes and stories about the life of the legendary superstar, archive pictures, but also testimonials of Peter Freestone, his personal assistant for more than 10 years, you will expand your musical background during a pleasant walk along the lakeside of Montreux. Meeting place: under the Montreux "Covered Market", behind the bus stop, "Montreux Marché".

Inclusions: audioguide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions:

Reviewed By Karl L

Queen had a recording studio in Montreux so no surprises that there is a statue on Lake Geneva to Freddie Mercury which is also the cover of their last album after he died. Just along the waterfront so get along and watch people leave flowers and love notes to the man himself!!

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.