Top 15 1-Day Tours in Switzerland

Zurich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip - The coach ride, plus how the guide keeps the day from unraveling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,123 reviews · 12 hours · from $140Our pick

Zurich to Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen in one long day. Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau views, Mt. First options, and waterfalls.

“The trip was amazing and definitely worth the money. The guides were super knowledgeable, even providing fun facts and general info about the towns on the journey there. They gave us a lot of advice and tips for each town and made clear the times we had to return to the bus and how long we were in each town. The journey was very smooth - thank you Paolo! Unfortunately, due to weather, we were unable to complete the First Cliff walk however still bought tickets to the second stop at the cable car and the view was amazing. Overall, would highly recommend if you have limited time in Zurich…”

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From Zurich: Bus Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein

2.Bus Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $115

Zurich bus day trip to Rapperswil, Heidiland or Werdenberg, and Liechtenstein, plus Alpine views over Ricken Pass and Vaduz free time.

“Really enjoyed it. The tour guide and the coach driver were really nice guys. The coach was very comfortable. The only small issue was that maybe perhaps for about 40% of the tour guide spoke in Spanish which I did find a little disappointing as I don’t really speak much Spanish. But other than that, I have no complaints.”

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From Zurich: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

3.Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,378 reviews · 12 hours · from $367Top rated

Guided Zurich day trip to Jungfraujoch: bus scenic ride, Eiger Express gondola, cogwheel train, Sphinx terrace, Ice Palace, return by train.

“Our trip to Jungfraujoch was absolutely breathtaking—hands down more impressive than Mt. Titlis. The panoramic views from the Top of Europe were stunning, and we especially loved the sledging experience, which added a fun and adventurous touch to the day. One thing to note: food at the summit is quite expensive. We recommend grabbing some snacks or a light meal from the Coop supermarket located near the base station before taking the cable car up. It’s a smart way to stay fueled without overspending. We visited in August, and the weather was surprisingly warm. A single jacket was more than enough—no need for woolen caps or gloves. Overall, the entire…”

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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

4.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,960 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $215

Zurich day trip to Mount Titlis and Lucerne: Rotair cable car, Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, plus winter snow tubing options.

“Well organized. Love our time to explore in Lucern by ourselves. We visited several churches and Christmas markets. The ride to the top of the mountain was amazing and the ice cave and cliff were great. Our weather was sleet and snow but still enjoyed ourselves”

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Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

5.Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,647 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $380

Zurich to Jungfraujoch for the Top of Europe, glacier walk at the Ice Palace, and a V-Cableway Eiger Express ride back.

“Kid was, and I made sure he was aware of it, the greatest tour guide I've had in all my years of traveling. The tour itself was great as I received a great mix of everything, active and knowledgeable tour guide, different modes of transportation, time to walk around and enjoy the fresh air, and beautiful views.”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

6.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,409 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $386

12-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Zurich with gondola, cogwheel rail, Ice Palace tunnels, Interlaken stop, and Sphinx views.

“It is a great experience, at over 11k feet the oxygen levels will have an effect on your functioning abilities. How many times will you have this opportunity, bring water, sit when you can and help whoever your with. I’m in my 60’s may be different for young adults.”

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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

7.Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,324 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

A guided day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, with optional Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace, plus scenic Alpine views.

“Unfortunately I cannot recommend this tour, what an absolute nightmare! Firstly, this is the first tour in over 10 years of using Viator all over the world, where I did not receive any contact from the tour operator prior to the tour. Usually I receive a call or WhatsApp message with name and number of the tour guide and photos of meeting point - for this I received nothing. I turned up to the Geneva Bus Station as per the meeting point, with endless coaches and no sign or instructions what bus to hop on or who I was looking for. After asking several people, I finally was told to…”

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From Geneva: Annecy Half-Day Trip

8.Annecy Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,064 reviews · 4h 30m · from $96

Annecy from Geneva in half a day: scenic bus ride, a guided walk, Old Town and Palais de l'Île, plus 2 hours to explore.

“Annecy is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The journey was quick and easy and the tour guide friendly and knowledgeable. Great experience”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

9.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

Ride trains and cable cars to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne. UNESCO Top of Europe, Ice Palace, Sphinx views, and guided coordination.

“This is such an incredible experience, a must see when in Switzerland! The tour guide Ray and the driver Marc were both exceptional! So much beauty and history piled into one tour! Much love from Canada L&R”

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Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000

10.Full-Day Trip to Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 695 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $102

Bus from Geneva to Glacier 3000 via Col du Pillon, cross the Peak Walk, and get free time in Montreux for an alpine adrenaline day.

“I had a wonderful experience on this tour. Babies, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and guided us throughout the entire journey, explaining everything along the way. He made the trip enjoyable and informative, and thanks to him, we had a truly great experience. I highly recommend this tour with Babies as the guide.”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

11.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Zurich to Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne with gondola ascent, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, about 10 hours.

“Great tour from Zurich if you want to see Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. We do wish we would have had a little more info from our guide in regards to Lucerne but enjoyed the city on our own. Mount Pilatus was amazing.”

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Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

12.Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Half-day coach trip from Lucerne to Mount Titlis: Rotair 360 views, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and snow thrills in Engelberg.

“Don’t hesitate, great fun, just plan your events to make sure you maximize your experience, don’t fret about weather”

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From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

13.Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 576 reviews · 10 hours · from $354

A 10-hour coach and rail day from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch, with gondola to the Eiger Glacier, Sphinx views, and Ice Palace tunnels.

“Carola was an incredible guide. She’s efficient, prompt and kind to all.”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

14.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $361

Ride coach, gondola, and cogwheel to Jungfraujoch. Walk the Ice Palace, see Aletsch Glacier, and enjoy Swiss Alps views in one day.

“The views were amazing. The tour guides were great! Lots of walking but experience was great overall.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

15.Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $147

Zurich to Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen in one guided coach day, with free time for alpine views and waterfalls.

“It was a great experience from beginning to end. Everything was well organized, and the two guides gave us full explanations and plenty of time to plan our own activities. The experience felt very safe, and I would strongly recommend it.”

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