Switzerland · OLD TOWN STROLLS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 old town strolls worth the francs, with what each costs, what travellers said and the thing to check before you commit.
Geneva on foot and afloat with 12 chocolate tastings, old-town sights, and a Lake Geneva boat ride in about 3 hours.
“A great walk and tasting tour with Olivia on a cold day. We had SO much chocolate, and all of it very different. Loved the rich hot chocolate to start off the tour as well as all the chocolate pastry halfway through. Highly recommend!”
Walk Basel’s Old Town in 2 hours, guided by locals, hitting the Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and the town hall for great value.
“Anna did a great job as a tour guide. She made everything really interesting, and you could tell she totally loves teaching the history of this beautiful city.”
A 2-hour Zurich Old Town walking tour starting at Zurich Main Station, with standout views from Lindenhof and key churches, plus history.
“Eric, our guide was superb! Very knowledgeable and apparent that he loves the city!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Bern’s UNESCO Old Town, timed for the Zytglogge clock show and the Münster Cathedral portal.
“Our guide was excellent with a nice manner and a sense of humour. She spoke mainly in English, (and French for a member of the group), she was clear and she responded well to our questions. Her guided tour helped us understand the geology, history, politics and culture of Bern.”
A 2-hour Geneva highlights tour blending the UN district and Old Town, with quick stops for Jet d’Eau, Flower Clock, and St. Pierre.
“Gabriel is very kind and knowledgeable about the city of Geneva. He answered all of the questions and is a true professional. We booked this tour and really enjoyed it. Higly recommend!”
Walk Zurich Old Town with a live English guide, hitting Lindenhof, Niederdorf, Fraumünster, and more in about 2 hours.
“Nice tour. Eric is a great guide: knowledgeable, friendly, and energetic. A good way to learn a lot about Zurich and its history in a short time”
A 2-hour guided walk through Basel’s Old Town, from Tinguely Fountain to the Minster and culture museums, with free entries and great stories.
“Very knowledgeable guide - nice man to tour with - tour was very worthwhile - price was very good. Rained but was still very enjoyable.”
1.5-hour guided Basel Old Town walk in English, with Roothus Town Hall, Basel Minster views, the Opera House, and Swiss sweet tasting.
“Jean gave an excellent overview of this beautiful city. His knowledge of the history and culture made the tour so much fun.”
A private 2-hour Basel Old Town walk with a local guide, covering Basel Minster, Barfüsserkirche, key fountains, and cultural stops.
“We had a lovely tour with Paola, who is really friendly and professional. Highly recommend for those wanting to see the beauty of Basel and learn about it’s quirks and history.”
2 hours with a local guide through Zurich’s Old Town, from Einstein sites to cloisters, fountains, baroque garden, plus a quick Polybahn ride.
“The tour visited the significant historical sites of Zurich. The guide pointed out many details and her explanations were good. The tour is strenuous with hills and many steps. Our guide's pace was too fast (several people in our small group complained) and that made the walk more strenuous than necessary. If one stopped to take photos, you had to hurry to catch up because the guide kept going. We joked that she wanted to finish early to go home and, indeed, the "2 hour" tour was 1 3/4 hours. An extra 15 minutes of walking at a slower pace to enjoy the view would have made this tour better.”
Ride Geneva by e-bike to the UN quarter, Old Town, Jet d’Eau, and the Flower Clock, with optional Auer chocolate.
“a great way to see all the key sites of the city, and carol knew alot about the history of each site. The bikes are very easy to ride.”
Walk Basel’s Old Town with a live English guide, stopping at Roothus, Basel Münster, and the Tinguely fountain for a great value 1.5-hour loop.
“I had a really nice and interesting tour in Basel. The city is beautiful, and the tour made it even better. The guide, Gina, was super nice, explained everything really well, and made the experience fun and engaging. She was super cool and easy to listen to. Definitely recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Basel in a relaxed and enjoyable way!”
$59, 2-hour Geneva highlights tour with a local guide, Jet d'Eau views, Old Town walk, and mini-train ride.
“Ero in tour com la mia famiglia e la nostra guida Tiziana stata super , hai dato tanti consigli hai spiegato tutto, lo consiglio a tutti perché è una esperienza fantastica..”
Private 2-hour Lucerne Old Town walk covering Torbogen, KKL views, Chapel and Spreuer bridges, Musegg Wall, and more with an English guide.
“Alexandra was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable, easy going and an interesting person to talk with. We recommend her walking tour of this beautiful city!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Zurich’s Old Town, from Chagall stained glass and Lenin’s street to viewpoints by Polybahn.
“Celine was full of knowledge and the nicest person.”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
