Best of · SWITZERLAND
Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 12 switzerland bus tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel by comfortable coach from Zurich to Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You get free time in each place, optional mountain activities at Grindelwald, and a close look at Staubbach Falls and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
“The tour guides were very knowledgable and nice, grindlewald and interlaken were beautiful places”
Travel from Zurich to medieval Rapperswil, cross scenic Ricken Pass, visit Vaduz, and see Heidi’s Village from mid-March to mid-November. In winter, the tour visits Werdenberg instead. Expect a comfortable coach, English or German guiding, free time at key stops, and optional Heidi House admission.
“Lovely lovely day . Our guide Raymond made it special. His commentary and guidance were fabulous. They even took a detour through the mountains to avoid traffic delays. The quaint little town of Rappswil and the recommended restaurant to eat the savoury cheese cake were fabulous. The bus was super comfortable.Heidi land was nice ,it was our good luck that the various alpine homes were open ,so we got to go inside and see life as it was at the time. The visit to Vadoz was marred by awful weather. Getting a passport stamp in the tourist office was fun. Over all a lovely lovely day. Thank you .”
See Zurich’s churches, guild houses, Bahnhofstrasse, and lakefront by coach and on foot, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and ride to Felsenegg. Guides such as Bruno, Adolfo, and Konrad bring local history to life. Allow 4.5 hours and wear good shoes for the short hill walk.
“Very good. Highlight was cable car to Felsenegg overlook”
Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch with a multilingual guide such as Olga, David, or Roberto. Ride the gondola from Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier, continue by train to Europe’s highest railway station, then explore the Sphinx Terrace, Plateau, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation before returning through Lauterbrunnen.
“The tour was well organized, started after 10 am, very good time. All the transfers were very well organized. I saw a lot, there was plenty of time to walk up in the snow and have a coffee.”
You get a digital Swiss Travel Pass for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days, with unlimited trains, buses, and boats, free entry to 500-plus museums, and mountain discounts. There is no meeting point, and children under 16 travel free with a parent.
“A must buy when travelling to Switzerland across multiple regions and for a period more than 3 days.”
Travel from Geneva to Chamonix by air-conditioned coach, then choose the Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers train, or both. Guides such as Chris, David, Antonio, and Tony explain the region, while you enjoy Mont Blanc views, alpine scenery, and free time in town.
“No organisation, bus full, and we got there early. Like a cattle market. Cable car not working due to weather. They knew this before the trip. No refund no alternative options unless you wsnted to pay extra. Tour guide basically said get on with it bye.”
Ride an air-conditioned bus through Zurich with audio commentary in 11 languages, pause for photos, then take a public sightseeing boat from Bürkliplatz. Guides such as George, Maja, Carola, Michael, and Emil have led departures, though the lake portion has no dedicated guide.
“It was a very good trip with bus giving us entire view of Zurich and also booked the cruise which was long and amazing. Overall had a nice experience along with my parents”
Take a one-hour Swiss Sightseeing Tour from Limmatstrasse, passing the National Museum, Fraumünster, Rietberg Museum, Bahnhofstrasse, and Lake Zurich. A driver and multilingual audio guide handle the commentary. Add the lake cruise for a longer, quieter look at Zurich from the water.
“Absolute value for money given the cruise was combined”
Start near Zurich HB for a guided bus tour through Zurich’s grand districts, Zürichberg, and the Old Town. See ETH Zurich, Einstein’s former university, then add a self-guided FIFA Museum visit with an eight-language audio guide. English commentary, short walks, and photo stops make this a useful first look.
“We really enjoyed the tour . The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered lots of questions which we has. Zurich is a city which the Swiss people can be very proud. We found it easy to organise the tour on line and the timing was perfect. Thank you.”
Travel from central Zurich to Rhine Falls by comfortable coach with a multilingual guide. You’ll pass Marthalen, vineyards, Munot Fortress, and a short stretch of Germany before viewing the falls from Laufen Castle. The summer boat ride costs extra but gets you close to the spray.
“This is a spectacular waterfall and I was surprised how exciting it was to get really close to it in the boat. It was a nice drive there and the whole thing was not too long. A really lovely morning. Highly recommended.”
Ride from Place Dorcière through Geneva’s International District and along the lakefront. You’ll stop for photos at the UN and Broken Chair, then pass the Jet d’Eau, English Garden, and Flower Clock. Audio is available in five languages, while the driver speaks English, French, or Spanish.
“Good except we were told to wait by the red bus, but that was not the bus we were going on. Some people had queued for an hour but ended up at the back”
Travel from Geneva to Chamonix aboard a panoramic SkyView bus, then choose the Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers train, or both. Guides such as Chris, David, and Antoine are praised for clear explanations and calm organization. Bring your passport, warm layers, and euros.
“We booked the basic tour but because we thought we may never visit again, we decided to spend the money for the gold experience. We’ve been on many tours, but never this expensive. It was truly worth every penny!”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
