Switzerland · BOAT TRIPS IN ZURICH
Swiss weather and Swiss timetables both reward planning. Below: the 15 to book before you travel, what each includes and how they differ.
Zurich city sights, Lake Zurich cruise, Lindt chocolate tasting, transit pass, and optional FIFA Museum ticket in one practical half-day tour.
“Daniel is so friendly and very professional guide. Very clear guide and always helpful to the people like me.”
Ride gondolas, hike Mt Pilatus, explore Lucerne, and cruise Lake Lucerne on a scenic day trip from Zurich with practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience on our day trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne. Our tour guide, Adolfo, was exceptional—very knowledgeable, organised, and always accommodating. His friendly nature and willingness to help made the day run smoothly and added a personal touch to the journey. We also want to highlight Ernesto, our bus driver, who was very professional throughout the trip. His safe and smooth driving made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The views from Mt Pilatus were absolutely stunning and truly unforgettable. Although the tour did not include a lake cruise (something we were aware of beforehand), the meal voucher provided was a thoughtful and pleasant…”
See Zurich’s Old Town, Lake Zurich, and nearby peaks by foot, boat, funicular, train, and cable car on this six-hour guided tour.
“Fun, informative, great experience. Greg was a great guide. Very funny, lots of interesting information about Switzerland. Awesome!”
Ride Mount Rigi’s cable car and cogwheel train, cruise Lake Lucerne, and explore Lucerne independently on this full-day trip from Zurich.
“The drive through the country side was beautiful, the scenery up Mt Rigi of the surrounding mountain rangers and lakes made you appreciate nature. The cable car and cobble wheel train added to the experience. The views from the lake ferry top the day off”
See Zurich by foot, boat, tram, train, funicular, and cable car on a lively six-hour tour with Old Town sights and Alpine views.
“A must tour/best tour in Zurich with Greg! One of the best tour guide we have experienced. My 9 year old son still talks about Greg :) Thank you Greg!!!”
Review of Zurich’s bus, Rapperswil, and Lake Zurich cruise, with practical timing, value advice, guide notes, and honest drawbacks.
“Well, as a big fan of this country and city, my review can be a bit biased! Beautiful places, a well guided tour and the boat cruise on the way back is the final touch for this very pleasant and relaxing tour. Highly, always recommended!”
Review of the Lucerne day trip from Zurich with a Lake Lucerne cruise, free city time, coach transport, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“We went to Lucerne and enjoyed it but decided to pay more money and continue on the bus to Mt Pilatus. We are so glad we did. It was a wonderful experience. We were in Europe 16 days and Mt. Pilatus and Paris were the highlights of our trip.”
Review of Zurich’s city highlights, Old Town walk, Lake Zurich cruise, and optional FIFA Museum ticket, with honest tips on value and timing.
“Beware!!!! There is construction happening at the site that completely mask the kiosks, it took me two hours to locate them. I ended up losing my cruise time and the vendor refused to take any accountability or make any amends to put me on their earlier cruise or even refund me something towards this given that there was no mention of a construction in their directions. No customer service understanding at all!”
Explore Zurich’s old town, Bahnhofstrasse, churches, riverfront, and lake by tram and boat on this flexible private half-day tour.
“This was a great tour! Money well spent! Our guide, Enzo, was so personable, so knowledgeable and so engaging. He got to know everyone and made sure no one felt left out. We we're busy every minute and loved it! Highly recommend this tour of beautiful Zurich.”
Review of Zurich’s private city tour with Old Town, lake cruise, Dolderbahn views, hotel pickup, and Lindt chocolate.
“Thank you for a personable and beautiful tour! My tour guide, Fernando, was warm, friendly, and helpful.”
Explore Zurich’s Old Town, financial district, Polyterrasse, and Lake Zurich on a four-hour small-group tour with funicular and ferry.
“Greg was an excellent tour guide giving good facts and keeping watch over the group, so everyone felt safe. We walked, used various means of transportation and even had a spectacular view of the snow covered mountains. The Lake Cruise also had great views. I would highly recommend this tour. You’ll definitely need your walking shoes.”
Spend two days on Mount Rigi with alpine views, mineral baths, a four-course dinner, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise from Zurich.
“My husband and I loved this tour! It showcased the beauty of Switzerland. The hotel we stayed at was exceptional. We had the Swiss alps as the view from our room window. Everything about this tour was perfect. If you want a romantic getaway this is the perfect tour to take.”
Review of Zurich’s Lindt chocolate, Lake Zurich ferry, Old Town walk, transport, value, practical tips, and who should book this half-day tour.
“Our guide was excellent. He was informative and had a great sense of humor. He was very kind and provided great tips for Zürich and other cities”
Review of Zurich’s private Old Town tour, Lake Zurich cruise, and Lindt chocolate visit, with honest advice on price, guides, timing, and value.
“Our tour guide, David, was a pleasure and the excursion was well worth the price. He picked us up at our hotel, which was very convenient, and took us to Zurich University. There was a beautiful view of the city from the university. He then gave us a short walking tour of old-town Zurich. After we walked through old-town, David led us to the ferry on Lake Zurich and told us to get off the ferry at the second stop. As we sailed the beautiful lake, David drove to the stop and was waiting there to pick us up and take us to the Lindt Chocolate Museum. The museum was…”
Review of a private Lucerne day trip from Zurich, with Swiss train travel, a tailored old-town walk, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise.
“Ani was a great host and guide! We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Apart from being prompt she had a wealth of knowledge and knew all the hidden gems in the city.”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
