Top Central Switzerland Full-day Tours

With its alpine landscapes and historic towns, Eastern Switzerland has highlights in abundance. Leave Lucerne to discover the country’s eastern treasures with your own private guide and public transport organised in advance. The convenient day trip takes in history-rich Schaffhausen, Laufen Castle, and the spectacular Rhine Falls, which is believed to be Europe’s largest waterfall. If you travel in the summer months between May and September, you even get a bonus boat ride in front of the crashing falls.

Leave the busy city of Lucerne behind, and go on an adventure in the mountains on this private, 10-hour tour of Jungfraujoch. Travel by train most of the day, and see Staubbach Falls, the Swiss Alpine village of Wengen, and views of the Bernese Alps and the Black Forest. With stops at Sphinx Observatory, Jungfrau ice caves, and Snow Fun Park, it’s a jam-packed day of excitement with all of your transportation and entrance fees included.

The peaceful waters of Lake Lucerne and the mighty summit of Mt. Rigi are two of the Swiss Alps’ most popular sights, but reaching them by public transport can be a challenge. This private 8-hour combination cruise and cog-wheel railway tour from the city makes it possible to check both off your list in a day, plus take in other sites of interest such as the town of Arth-Goldau.

Explore Switzerland’s mighty Mt Titlis in style on this private 6-hour tour from Lucerne. Enjoy the 1-hour train ride from Lucerne to Engelberg with a private guide and admire panoramic views over Switzerland’s beautiful countryside. Take a sightseeing tour of Engelberg, then hop aboard a series of gondolas for the amazing journey to the summit of Mt Titlis. On arrival, enjoy the freedom to hit the highlights of most interest. Perhaps cross the suspension bridge, explore the ice caves, try tubing on the glacier or simply soak up the views.

Delve deep into the Swiss countryside and admire the spectacular mountain scenery on this private Mt Pilatus tour from Lucerne. Hop aboard your boat on Lake Lucerne with a private guide and enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise on the tranquil waters. Admire panoramic views over the shoreline and peaks on route to Alpnachstad. Then, take the steep cog-wheel railway to the summit of Mt Pilatus at a dizzying 6,981 feet (2,128 meters) above sea level. After free time at the top, descend through Fräkmüntegg and Kriens then return to Lucerne.

This is a self-guided tour and you may travel fully independent on the Glacier Express panoramic train. With our detailed travel instructions you travel to Chur, in the Glacier Express train to Birg and back to your origin point. On the return travel. you may spend time in Brig or Bern according your preferences. You will get the travel booklet and all necessary personalized tickets by e-mail after your booking - no mobile device necessary during the tour. On board the Glacier Express train, a audio guide in 8 different languagues is available for all travellers.

Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres (10,623 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. The last part of cable car leads above the glacier. At Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the cable-car station, which also includes shops and restaurants. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe giving views across the Alps.  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.

This is a self-guided tour and you may travel fully independent to the Engelberg valley and Mount Titlis Glacier World. With our detailed travel instructions you travel according your preferences, you may stop whereever you want and enjoy the views at a specific point as long as you prefer. You will get the travel booklet and all necessary personalized tickets by e-mail after your booking - no mobile device necessary during the tour.

The Rigi (or Mount Rigi; also known as Queen of the Mountains) is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different lakes and a stunning view to the alps. The classic round tour from Lucerne starts with a boat ride on lake Lucerne, the coghwheel train to Rigi Kulm and the return travel via Arth-Goldau to Lucerne by train. 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.

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.

This is a self-guided tour. You travel independent the classic "round trip" from your starting point via Interlaken to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe, the outbount journey via Lauterbrunnen, the return travel via Grindelwald and Interlaken back to your origin destination. With our detailed travel instructions you travel according your preferences, you may stop whereever you want (Lauterbrunnen, Kleine Scheidegg, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch) and enjoy the views at a specific point as long as you prefer. You will get the travel booklet and all necessary personalized tickets by e-mail after your booking - no mobile device necessary during the tour.

Get more out of your time in Switzerland by going on an action-packed adventure in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and beyond. No need to worry about booking transfers, as hotel pickup, drop-off, train tickets, and cable car passes are included. Enjoy the company of a guide, while discovering spectacular scenery, such as Staubbach waterfall, Schilthorn, Gimmelwald, Murren, Birg, Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, and more. A highlight is seeing a James Bond filming location, and getting a chance to pass the “James Bond Thrill Walk”.

Swiss cheese and chocolate are easy to find in Switzerland, but if you want a taste of the good stuff, you need to find it with a local. With this tour, you’ll travel with your own private guide from Lucerne to Engelberg to visit a monastery dairy where fondue, wheels of raclette, and the unique Engelberger Klosterglocke await. Later, you’ll satisfy your sweet tooth on a tour of the Aeschbach Chocolatier in Root where you’ll create your own artisan version of Swiss chocolate.

The Glacier Express train from Chur to Brig is one of the world’s most spectacular train rides, but figuring it out in a new country may be tricky. This experience lets you travel with a guide all the way from your hotel in Lucerne to Chur, and then along the Glacier Express route with a prebooked ticket. Admire the valleys from the panoramic windows, feast on a 3-course lunch, and learn about the region as you ride.

Bring your camera or smartphone for a photo tour of Mt. Titlis, the tallest mountain in central Switzerland. Home to the TITLIS Rotair, aka the world’s first revolving cable car, the mountain summit boasts sweeping views around the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Capture the vistas on camera with the help of a pro photographer guide, hearing tips for the best vantage points and learning about composition techniques. You can even upgrade to add on an extra visit to Lucerne or have an alpine photo shoot with snaps taken by a pro.

Capture your mountain adventure on camera with this photo tour of Mt. Stanserhorn from Lucerne. You’ll ride to the mountain summit by train, wooden funicular, and the world’s first open-top Cabrio cable car, hearing photo tips for outdoor compositions as you go. All transport is prebooked, and you have the option to include extras such as a walking tour of Lucerne or a mountain photo shoot with snaps taken by a professional.

Visit Jungfraujoch with a private photographer guide, and capture the alps on camera from the UNESCO-listed peak. With guidance from your guide, you’ll use your own camera to snap photos on the cogwheel train journey up to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the Eiger’s North Face. You’ll then continue to Jungfraujoch before returning via traditional mountain villages. Photos taken by your guide are included, and the day trip includes pickup and drop-off from Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lucerne hotels.

Discover( Apr. - Nov.) some of the most remarkable landscapes in Central Switzerland on this private full-day Mt Rigi Panoramic Walking Tour departing from Lucerne. Experience by foot and with three different transportations modes: a lovely boat trip, Europe’s first cogwheel train up the steep mountainside to the summit of Switzerland’s most magnificent natural landmark, Rigi Kulm; and an aerial cable car ride to soak up sweeping alpine vistas. Walk the "Classic Rigi Trail" an inspiring experience along the captivating panorama path towards Rigi-Kaltbad with magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. We have created for you one of the best adventures at Mt Rigi. This unforgettable Alpine experience at Mount Rigi ‘Queen of the Swiss Mountains’ can be combined with a two hr. walking tour in Lucerne, the most beautiful from all Swiss cities! includes the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and Lucerne Castle.

Spend the day exploring some of Switzerland’s most spectacular Alpine scenery on this private tour of UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch. Following morning departure from your Lucerne hotel, head into the mountains in a comfortable, private vehicle. Upon arrival at Jungfraujoch—known as “the top of Europe”—explore the on-site attractions, hike the Jungfrau-Eiger trail, and more. For an optional add-on, continue your tour in Lauterbrunnen Valley, where you’ll see 10 glacial waterfalls.

Capture the beauty of the alps on camera, during a 7-hour Mt. Rigi photo tour from Lucerne. After traveling up the cogwheel mountain railway, you’ll learn how to photograph the alpine views from a professional photographer guide. Camera tips and guidance are included, but the train ride and lunch are both at your own expense.   

Thanks to the comfortable ride up with the Cogwheel Train, we can enjoy this natural spectacle. At Rigi Kulm, an unforgettable panoramic view of the magnificent mountain scene awaits early risers. The poignant sound of the alphorn accompanying the majestic sunrise rounds off this memorable experience perfectly. The breakfast buffet that follows in the Rigi Event Marquee at Rigi Staffel is a treat for body and soul. Walk along the panorama trail and after board the cogwheel train back to the station. Drive back in a comfortable private transportation back to your Hotel in Lucerne. Departure Time every Sunday: 21. June 04.00 am 28. June 04.05 am 05. July 04.10 am 26. July 04.30 am 02. August 04.35 am 09. August 04.40 am 16. August 04.50 am 23. August 05.00 am 30. August 05.10 am 06. September 05.15 am 13. September 05.25 am

Full-day Private Tour in a comfortable and modern car / minivan from Lucerne to the valley of Lauterbrunnen, world's most spectacular glacial valley and ringed by 72 waterfalls, including some of the highest in Europe. Take the Mountain View Trail to the car-free alpine village of Mürren, a panoramic hike with fantastic views of the world-famous icy icons, the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. Capture the beauty of some of the most impresive waterfalls in Europe: Staubbach, Trümmelbach and Mürrenbachfall. Guided by a professional local guide/photographer to show you the best spots along the Mountain Trail to take beautiful images, he will also provide photography tips if you want. All camera skills welcome! From DSLR’s, compact cameras or an iPhone. Nature lovers, hikers and casual walkers are welcome too. Book this tour with an Optional private photo shooting. It also includes a private image Gallery. 

The lakeside city of Lucerne and mighty Mt. Pilatus are a photographer’s dream destinations, but knowing where to find the best vantage spots takes local knowledge. On this tour, travel from the peak of Mt. Pilatus to historic Lucerne, and capture beautiful images along the way—with helpful tips from your guide. With all cable-car tickets included, explore with ease and frame the best of the Swiss Alps’ scenery in your photography.

Step into a world of fairy tale fortresses, villas, and monasteries on a photo shoot tour around the Swiss lake of Lucerne. Traveling with your own private guide, you’ll discover the history and of the sites as you explore. Stroll around a classic lakeside villa, amble through the vineyards of Schloss Meggenhorn in Meggen, and discover a monastery tucked in the hills where sweeping lake views await. Even better: You’ll get your own professional photoshoot at each location, so your day at the lake is captured on camera.

Switzerland’s landscape offers plenty of options for active sightseeing, but it can be tricky to navigate alone. Discover Grindelwald First, a major departure point for Alpine adventures, with ease on a round-trip tour from Lucerne, led by your own photographer and private guide. From here, you can explore the Bernese Oberland on foot, zipline (activities not included), or scooter, and discover scenic highlights such as Lake Bachalpsee or Eiger’s north face.

Frame Switzerland’s rugged mountain scenery through the lens of your camera on this 7-hour Mt Pilatus photography tour. Travel around the peaks and valleys of Mt Pilatus by boat, cable car, cog-wheel railway and gondola with a guide and enjoy panoramic views over the breathtaking scenery. Cruise on Lake Lucerne as your guide explains the best techniques to capture the views on camera, then climb to soaring peaks for aerial views over the surrounding landscape. Along the way, pick up handy tips to improve your photography skills.

This tour takes you on a journey to the east of the country and experience a beautiful area little touched by international tourism. Visit Appenzell with it`s colourful facades before heading to the tiny mountain principality of Liechtenstein, mainly just to say you have been. Some highlights Mt Santis & Hoher Kasten Appenzell Cheese Dairy Maestrani Chocolate Factory Liechtenstein Longest covered bridge in Europe over Rhine A MORE DETAILED LOOK The drive takes us along the Sihlbrugg pass and across Zürichsee to Rapperswil with its medieval castle. We journey onto Mt Säntis where from a peak of 2502 metres, one can see Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy (on a clear day). This is the highest point in the region. After this we journey onto to the green and hilly region of Appenzell where one can stroll through the quaint pedestrian zone with it`s painted wooden houses, before heading back to Luzern, popping into Vaduz in Liechtenstein on the way back.

Drive through the lush green rolling hills of the Emme Valley with typical Bernese farmhouses in abundance. Stop at probably the most famous “swiss cheese with holes” place in Switzerland. See the production and sample some of the delicious cheese itself. Drive to the Lueg Memorial and walk up to the viewing place and monument offering spectacular views of the Alps from a far. The journey then takes us onto the Nations Capital city Bern. First for a panaromic view over the city, visit the Rosengarden, a beautiful park with over 250 varieties of roses on offer in summer. Park at the famous Bear enclosure and see the symbol of the city who have been here since the 15th century. Visit the 15th century built gothic style Cathedral, the tallest church at 100m and stroll past a house where Einstein lived in the early 1900s. You will then be infront of the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) ideally on the hour. If you want to cool off, why not join the locals and swim or float in the River Aare.

This tour will take you to the places where swiss delicacies are made and in many cases take you on a interactive on self guided tours in cheese and chocolate factories as well as vineyards in some stunning locations. Tours will be built so that any preferences are taken into account considering geographical locations. If time allows other natural attractions will be visited so that guests can experience the natural beauty of Switzerland or a local city or town such as Bern, Zurich and Luzern. Select between Aeschbach, Lindt, Cailler and Maestrani chocolate factories and Emmental, Appenzell, Gruyere and Engelberg cheese. Vineyards include ones in the Lavaux and in Luzern, Liechtenstein and Stein am Rhine. In all cases there will either be a self guided tour or a demonstration so guests or a chance to see the products be produced on site and naturally there will be a chance to sample the delicious products and buy some. This all adds up to a delicious and interesting Tour !!

This tour from Luzern will take you to the places where Swiss delicacies are made and in many cases take you on a interactive on self guided tours in cheese and chocolate factories as well as vineyards in some stunning locations. This particular cheese chocolate and wine tour is located in the Bern region. Visit the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc and then journey 15 mins to the Gruyere cheese dairy. The Lavaux Vineyards on the banks of lake Geneva are amazing to visit. A city tour of the nations capital Bern is also possible taking in the Bear enclosure, the Rosegarden, the Clock Tower and the Parliament buildings. In all cases there will either be a self guided tour or a demonstration so guests or a chance to see the products be produced on site and naturally there will be a chance to sample the delicious products and buy some. Your guide will be with you at all times. This all adds up to a delicious and interesting Tour !!

Enjoy a customized tour of the Bernese Oberland on a full-day tour led by a private guide. By avoiding the limitations of a fixed group itinerary, you'll be free to select one of the region’s spectacular peaks to visit by train or cable car—choose between the Jungfrau, Schlilthorn, or First Mountains—then check out Reichenbach Falls, Giessbach Falls, the Aare Gorge, Brienz, Interlaken, and other top attractions.

Locals agree that Mt Rigi is one of Switzerland’s most favorite places for hiking Mount Rigi, also known as the “Queen of the Mountains”, is THE mountain peak where Swiss alpine tourism began over 200 years ago. It may not be as high as its opposite peak, Mt Pilatus, but a round trip to the summit of Mt Rigi and a hike along its ridge path with spectacular views is always worth the trip. Highlights of this tour: 2-3 hours of easy walking on marked trails with panoramic views over the Alps and lakes Light outdoor grill lunch (Vegetarians – please warn us in advance!) 4 types of public transportation – local train, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and and boat Option to include time at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Spa Bath indoor/outdoor facilities.

Hop on an e-bike to explore the Swiss Knife Valley, a scenic region near Lake Lucerne that's also the home of the famous Victorinox pocketknives. With a private guide and an e-bike, you'll pedal with ease on a 24-mile (40-km) route along off-road trails and through forests and farmland. Hear the story of Swiss legend William Tell at Hohle Gasse, assemble your own Swiss Army knife at the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Visitor Center, then return to Lucerne for a 2-hour boat cruise on the lake.

Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.