Switzerland · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
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!”
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour review covering landmarks, steep streets, guide quality, meeting point, value, and practical tips for booking.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide. It is evident she loves her job and loves Zurich - I’d recommend Anna and this tour highly to those who are interested in learning more about this beautiful city.”
Review of Lucerne’s small-group walking tour with optional Lake Lucerne cruise, cheese tasting, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“It was informative, fun, and interesting! My brother and I enjoyed learning some of the history of this area. We also enjoyed the many meaningful sites our guide shared with us.”
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 Glacier 3000 from Les Diablerets, with cable car, Peak Walk, glacier paths, Ice Express chairlift, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“Visited with my wife and daughter on the 6th of July. We made the effort to get there for the first car going up at 9am, and I think that was a good idea. When we did the peak walk, we were the only ones on the bridge and got loads of time to take in the views in the most peaceful of surroundings. The weather was a bonus as is stayed clear the whole time we were up there. We also took in the toboggan run which was great fun and had lunch in the café/restaurant. The food was good but a bit pricey. However, not out of line…”
Explore Zurich’s old town, churches, finance district, and hidden corners on a private, customizable two-hour walking tour.
“Vanessa was a fabulous guide! She was great with our large family group with a variety of ages. We had all types of weather and she didn’t miss a beat. We enjoyed her friendliness, knowledge, and playful humor. Thank you Vanessa for an enjoyable tour.”
Taste Zurich’s finest chocolates while exploring Old Town sights, guild houses, Lindenhof, and Swiss chocolate history on a two-hour walk.
“Arch guy was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about Zürich and the history of it, which was included with the chocolate tastings. It was great to try three different types of chocolates From three different chocolatiers.”
Review of Bern’s two-hour small-group walk, covering the Zytglogge, cathedral, BearPark, Old Town, and practical booking tips.
“Catarina was well informed of the history and government structure. The best part was the view at the end, I won’t spoil it for you. The picture you sent was not Of our tour.”
Visit Maison Cailler in Broc for Swiss chocolate, local milk, tastings, and an easy Alpine outing from Montreux.
“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”
Review of Zurich’s private walking tour with Lino, professional photos, hot chocolate, Old Town sights, Lake Zurich, and a Polybahn ride.
“Lino had really made my day. He is very pleasant host of the Zurich city, wear a sweet smile 😀 and very professional photographer on the spots for photos and helping me to find a natural way to pose. Thanks Lino!”
Review of Lucerne’s private three-hour walking tour, with local stories, churches, bridges, mountain views, Swiss tastings, and practical tips.
“The best experience of a walking tour with Timon!! He was super knowledgeable and very pleasant and fun:) Timon explained in detail the history behind everything we visited in the 3 hours. I wanted 1 Franc cash to light a candle at the church and Timon also gave me that money!”
Review of Basel’s private custom walking tour, with guide tips, route ideas, pricing, accessibility notes, and advice on who should book.
“We had a terrific two hour tour with France. She took us through Basel and showed us many sights with time to stop and take photos as well as reading the signs in English. Thank you for a great tour.”
Explore Bern with a private local guide, flexible timing, personal interests, old-town sights, local tips, and practical city advice.
“Spent a pleasant and informative couple of hours strolling through the old town of Bern, learning all about the city”
Walk Lavaux’s UNESCO vineyards near Lausanne with expert guide Marc, tasting local wines, hearing local stories, and enjoying lake views with snacks.
“Mar was a fantastic guide and so knowledgeable. We were able to taste some grapes since they were ripe and ready to use. The wine tastings were great! It was a challenging walk/climb but we’ll worth it!”
Review of Geneva’s private custom walking tour, with flexible timing, local guides, Old Town highlights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Rosa was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed the tour and history of Geneva and the perspective of living in the current city.”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
