The 15 Best Montreux Experiences

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

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

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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2.2-Hour Riviera Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 548 reviews · 1 day · from $39

A 2-hour Lake Geneva Riviera cruise from Montreux to Chillon Castle and Lavaux vineyards, with the CGN Tours audio app and great alpine views.

“It was a very nice spend 2 hours. The route was perfect, the staff on board was very helpful with big smiles on their faces. They were English speakers so no problem with communication.”

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3.Chaplin’s World Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Visit Charlie Chaplin’s Manoir, Hollywood-style Studio sets, and a 10-acre park with Lake Léman views from this paper ticket in Corsier-sur-Vevey.

“Das vielseitige Schaffen von Chaplin sehr gut auf diverse Weise dargestellt. Super gemacht. Interessante Geschichte von England über Amerika bis an den Genfersee!”

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4.Maison Cailler chocolate factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Maison Cailler chocolate factory tour in Broc near Montreux: interactive museum, Swiss chocolate tasting, and time to shop.

“It was nice to visit the Maison Cailler, we learned something about chocolate and Switzerland. Also asked questions to the workers there, all answered very well.”

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5.Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Prebook your Château de Chillon entrance ticket in Montreux for fast entry, self-guided routes, optional audio or guided options, and lake views.

“Be sure to take the time to let the "spirit" of the castle come upon you. The multitude of rooms, spaces,..is very cool. We were there for three hours....( We were also slow )Auto-translated”

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6.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Glacier 3000 from Les Diablerets: panoramic cable car, Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier Walk, Ice Express chairlift, fun park.

“Attraction was closed due to Wx. Still waiting my refund from Viator. Customer agent said that refund should be asked 24-48h before (yes, you need to know exactly in advance how will be the weather in 2 days ). Maybe with this information I could work as a weather forecast analist..”

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7.From Vevey: 2-Hour Riviera Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $39

2-hour Lake Geneva cruise from Vevey to Montreux and Chillon Castle with Alps views, Lavaux vineyards, and a downloadable audio guide.

“Der Service im Restaurant war überfordert, bediente uns viel zu spät, musste geholt werden. Ich habe 1. Klasse gebucht, der code auf dem Ticket war aber für die 2. Klasse. Es konnte dann geklärt werden.”

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8.Maison Cailler Visit and Walk A Pioneer in the Meadows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

Visit Maison Cailler in Broc near Montreux. Ticket included, English available, taste Swiss chocolate, then enjoy a gentle meadows walk.

“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”

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9.Glacier 3000 Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Glacier 3000 from Montreux, with cable car, snow bus option, the 108 m suspension bridge, and Montreux free time for about 6 hours.

“This was an excellent tour! Not too long or too short, a perfect day's outing. Our guide, Aristotle, was friendly, helpful & hospitable & a good driver. He arrived promptly & the van was spacious & comfortable with a scenic glass roof, do we had great views of the surrounding countryside. He explained everything clearly & ensured we were aware of times, meeting points etc It was a perfectly sunny clear day in the Alps & the scenery was magical. This was a far better & far cheaper tour than the Glacier Express day trip we took from Zurich. Forget that & do this instead! Better scenery & better organised.”

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10.In the Footsteps of Freddie Mercury

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $37

Follow Freddie Mercury through Montreux with a local guide and multilingual multimedia audioguide, plus rare stories and exclusive photos. From $37.

“Sehr gute und informative Führung. 2 Std. wären lange genug. Besten Dank!”

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11.Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons – 3 hours Verbier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $331

Private 3-hour ski and snowboard lesson in Verbier, tailored to your level. Improve technique, boost confidence, and ride the right runs.

“My experience was great! Claudio was really helpful and made the whole experience really smooth. The evolution is evident every time”

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12.In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38

A fun 1-hour Montreux walk linking Freddie Mercury to the town, with Queen stories from Peter Freestone, 1980s visuals, and a visit to the statue.

“È stata un'emozione indescrivibile. Non avrei immaginato di trascorrere momenti così memorabili. Grazie davvero per tutto”

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13.Round trip cruise from Montreux to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Short Lake Geneva cruise from Montreux to Chillon Castle, with easy boarding, scenic water views, and a practical schedule to rejoin the boat.

“A well spent day with great weather. Spend the mi ey for 1st class on the ferry to get top deck access”

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14.Entrance Ticket to Fort De Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Explore Fort de Chillon’s 2,125 m² interactive museum with games, quizzes, VR and 3D, plus panoramic lake and Alps views.

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15.In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury (Extended 2h30 version)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

A 2.5 hour Freddie Mercury tour in Montreux with an easy 2 km walk, exclusive media clips, and a photo stop at the statue.

“The whole tour was memorable. The only change I would suggest would be to include the studio tour rather than just point it out and make people return to the casino to see it.”

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