Things to do in Montreux, Canton of Vaud: The Best Private Tours

October 24, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Jazz aficionados know Montreux as the home of the famed jazz festival. And where else will you find a statue of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury? But even those who aren't music fans will find respite in this resort town on the Swiss Riviera: The wineries here are world renowned, the Chateau de Chillon is an impressive example of a medieval castle and the views of the Dents-du-Midi are breathtaking. Walk on the lake promenade, ride the cogwheel train or wander Old Montreux to taste its Edwardian flavor.
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1. Private Gruyères Tour Including Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Montreux

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Sample some of the flavors for which Switzerland is famous on this private 5-hour Gruyères tour, including cheese and chocolate factory visits, from Montreux. Visit the medieval town of Gruyères and his Castle, and sample Gruyère cheese — widely considered the tastiest cheese in Switzerland. Learn of Gruyères’ medieval history at 13th-century with Gruyères Castle visit, then visit the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc for a second tasting. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Montreux hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport, Castle visit with a Cultural guide, Cheese and Chocolate factory, Castle entrance.

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By pauljH4544NS

Emmanuel was so knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs, we really couldn't have asked for a better experience or tour guide. He was truly concerned about providing us the best service available even if it meant a very long day for him and extra effort. Just a wonderful experience in Montreux. We have traveled quite a bit and used guides before, but we've never had a better guide or person than Emmanuel.

2. Swiss Riviera Tour : Lausanne, Montreux & Chateau Chillon

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Explore the beautiful Swiss cities of Lausanne and Montreux on this relaxing and scenic day trip from Geneva. You’ll drive through the beautiful Swiss countryside, enjoy free time in Lausanne and Montreux, and take a tour of the famous Château de Chillon, a stunning castle that sits on Lake Geneva. This truly memorable trip highlights the very best of the Swiss Riviera. You can also choose to take a boat cruise between two cities.

Inclusions: Private vehicle and driver for 9 hours., Door to door transport from Geneva to the Swiss Riviera and return using executive style mini bus with air conditioning, Wi-fi & bottled water., Add on Package Options available

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets to the attractions (Chateau and Olympic Museum), Boat cruise Tickets (if you would like to take a boat cruise)

Reviewed By WilliamCarruthers111

Looking down on the people they looked like ants Had a lovely picnic by the side of the mountain And the children built a snowman ⛄️ Well worth the trip One tip take a flask and a wee dram of whiskey as the wind was a chiller to the bones.

3. Glacier 3000, High Level Experience Private tour

Place Dorcière, 1201 Genève, Switzerland KeyTours S.A.
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After driving along the Lake Geneva, you will have a scenic drive through the swiss countryside full of wooden chalets and nature. Immediate embarcation aboard the cable car for a flight over the snow-capped summits. Ascent by cable-car from the Diablerets to the Glacier (3000m or 10'000ft). Be breathtaking walking on the suspended bridge, it’s unique bridge connecting 2 peaks in the world! Take a chair lift and have some fun in the fun park with the sledges. Feel a unique experience on a spectacular day! Lunch at the panoramic restaurant, work of the architect Mario Botta, who designed the San Francisco Museum of Art. Then discover the famous town of Montreux. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live on this area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cable car from Col du Pillon to Glacier 3000 ( if option selected), Peak walk, high level experience (if option selected), Fun park acces with sledges ( if option selected), Free time in Montreux Riviera, Guide (if option selected)

Exclusions: Alpine coaster, Snow bus, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Q6293INraquelp

People working there are nice but this doesnt mean (unfortunately) tours are good, organisation should be improved. Annecy was a beautiful place but you Can hardly hear the record they play during the tour with historic detaills and once in the city you are alone and free to explore on your own. I was supposed to go on a city tour as well which was cancelled and I got to know this once I was there ready to start... They found a place for me in a cheaper tour... Refunding me the difference and the driver forgot to pick me up to do the third part... Luckily I have a swiss phone so I could call the agency. Also would say they cant speak good English so it makes communication difficult.

4. Private trip from Geneva to Montreux through Lausanne

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Explore two Swiss cities on a one-day private trip departing from your accommodation in Geneva accompanied by English speaking driver-guide to discover the Swiss Riviera: Montreux & Lausanne.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide at your disposal, Geneva Hotel pick-up & drop-off, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entry tickets to Lausanne Olympic Museum, Ticket for a boat trip to Montreux, Entry tickets to Chillon Castle

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5. Road or Mountain bike day

Alps Adventure Academy

Switzerland has a lot to offers, especially to riders. Roads or mountain paths, they will take you to the beauty of the country. So saddle up and let's go!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Snacks, Private transportation

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6. Private trip from Geneva to the Swiss Riviera Montreux & Glacier 3000

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Six hours of leisure starting from Geneva where the driver-guide will greet you at the lobby of your hotel or any preferred location. You will have a private comfortable transfer to Les Diablerets village from where you will take the Glacier 3000 cable car up to the top. After enjoyable hours and experiencing the several activity options on the top, it will be the time to descent and meet your driver-guide again to head to the second point of your trip: discovering Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Geneva Hotel pick-up & drop-off, Driver-guide at your disposal, Private trip to Glacier 3000, Montreux & Chillon Castle , WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Glacier cable-car tickets , Chillon Castle entry tickets

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7. Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and Chillon Castle Private Riviera tour

Place Dorcière, 1201 Genève, Switzerland KeyTours S.A.

Fall in love with the Swiss riviera sceneries around the Leman Lake. Drive through the Vaud countryside, arriving at Vevey, discover Chapin’s world: a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, the artist and the man. Board on an extraordinary adventure, across time, and through the magical world of cinema. Prepare to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century through the sets of his greatest films at our Hollywood-style Studio. Enjoy a ride through the World heritage site of Lavaux: vineyard terraces with stunning views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. In the afternoon, you will arrive to the Castle of Chillon, this medieval fortress is located on a beautiful small island. You enter the Middle Ages as you cross the little castle’s covered bridge into its walled courtyards. Then discover the Artistic and famous city of Montreux, feel the good vibes of this well known tourist resort before to ride back to Geneva.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by private vehicle, Chaplin's world, Chillon castle, Visit of Montreux, Visit of the Lavaux unesco site, Snacks, Guide for more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Q6293INraquelp

People working there are nice but this doesnt mean (unfortunately) tours are good, organisation should be improved. Annecy was a beautiful place but you Can hardly hear the record they play during the tour with historic detaills and once in the city you are alone and free to explore on your own. I was supposed to go on a city tour as well which was cancelled and I got to know this once I was there ready to start... They found a place for me in a cheaper tour... Refunding me the difference and the driver forgot to pick me up to do the third part... Luckily I have a swiss phone so I could call the agency. Also would say they cant speak good English so it makes communication difficult.

8. Chamonix Mont-blanc Discovery, Free Time

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Enjoy stress free transportation to visit Chamonix Mont-Blanc, discover magnifique and amazing view, a professional driver will pick you up at any location in Montreux city with a private Mercedes minivan.  From our meeting point, we will drive for 1 hour towards Chamonix, after crossing the border, we will take the highway in this long green valley surrounded by mountains. Gradually when we mounted the vineyard we will see the first peaks and eternal snows of Mont Blanc. We enter the Chamonix Valley and we will enjoy these beautiful landscapes with multiple photo stops.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By stevehD8425ZU

Gruyeres is a small town located not too far from Montreux - an easy day trip. Our tour started with a castle tour and the grounds which have been somewhat modernized, but still very beautiful. We also enjoyed a fondue lunch at a local restaurant. The train ride back to Montreux was very scenic.

9. Private trip from Geneva to Swiss Riviera Montreux & Chamonix in France

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Begin the delightful private journey from Geneva. Sit back and be rewarded by the impressive views while crossing the border to France. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. In Chamonix, you will gaze at the neighbouring mountains and glaciers lifting up to Mont Blanc while taking the highest cable car in Europe – Aiguille du Midi. Unravel a crystalline view over Mont Blanc cradled by the French, Swiss & Italian Alps. After descending back, you will be greeted again by the driver-guide to proceed to Montreux, which is firmly squeezed between Lake Geneva, vineyards of Lavaux and the Alps. You will wander through the streets of Montreux full of fancy shops and landmarks of the famous jazz festival, witness the 3-meter memorial of the famous British singer Freddie is settled in front of the lake. The main landmark of Montreux is the medieval Castle Chillon. Overall, your private trip will end with a return to the initial meeting point in Geneva.

Inclusions: Private round-trip with hotel pick-up/drop-off in Geneva, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver-guide services, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Mont Blanc cable car fees, Chillon Castle entry fees

Reviewed By PremiumOnTheGo

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10. Montreux Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Montreux, Switzerland BlackBuck Travels Montreux, Switzerland

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Montreux along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you. The walking tour would last for about two hours and can be customized accordingly to your taste and preferences. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability. In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Fees

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