Top 9 Day Trips from Zurich

1.Zurich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip

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

From Zurich, spend a full day in the Bernese Oberland with a multilingual guide such as Renate, Monica, or Verena. See Lauterbrunnen’s waterfalls, explore Grindelwald, and choose optional First activities. The $140 price covers transport and guiding, but cable cars, food, and activities cost extra.

“Dispite of the snowy weather, the Alps are still sublime. Our tour guides and driver made sure the trip was a smooth experience.”

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2.From Zurich: Bus Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein

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

Travel by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Rapperswil, Ricken Pass, Vaduz, and Maienfeld. In warmer months, visit Heidi’s Village; in winter, see Werdenberg instead. Guides such as Walter, Raymond, Hans, and Michael have led informative tours, with free time at each stop.

“I really enjoyed this trip. The guide was very good and informative. I recommend this trip.”

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3.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

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

Spend about 9.5 hours traveling from Zurich to Lucerne and Mount Titlis with a multilingual guide. You’ll ride the Rotair cable car, visit the Glacier Cave, cross the Cliff Walk, and may use the Ice Flyer or snow tubing, depending on weather and your chosen option.

“A lot of walking involved A lot of stairs if you want to do flyer. And suspension bridge Travel leader was not that good Just left us all behind Couldn’t see where she was”

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4.Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

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

Travel from Zurich to Jungfraujoch with a guide such as Kid, Raymond, or Xavier, combining coach, cogwheel train, and Eiger Express rides. You’ll visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Observatory, with about three hours at the Top of Europe. Expect a long, tightly timed day.

“Mind blowingly beautiful and the most gorgeous, hardworking tour guide I have ever experienced. This tour is non stop amazement from start to finish with nature at her best and Mr Kid the tour guide kept everyone together, making sure everyone had the best spot for their particular needs the whole day. It was cold and windy but it didn’t stop us enjoying the stunning view and experiences of this amazing tour.”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Zurich through Interlaken and Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch. Your guide handles the coach, Eiger Express gondola, reserved cogwheel train, Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, and return via Lauterbrunnen. Guides such as Lars, Olga, Monica, and Eduardo have earned strong praise.

“This tour is absolutely worth every cent. We did it during January. Exceptional views and dense snow. Amazing experience for people who skii or only want to explore. The cable car ride was very impressive and the Sphinx observatory was absolutely amazing”

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6.Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $191

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Stans by coach, vintage funicular, open-top CabriO cable car, and public train. Guide Gonzalo has been praised for clear directions, while Olga has earned praise for her friendly commentary. Expect scenic freedom at Stanserhorn, not a fully guided mountain visit.

“Lovely ride up a funicular rail , followed by a unique cable car with a sun deck . What a view! A special mention about two lovely , friendly ladies operating these two modes! The rotating restaurant at the top serves great food. Our Guide was a nice and friendly man. Overall good.It snowed at the top “cherry on the cake” .”

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7.Zurich: Small Group Mount Pilatus Golden Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 83 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $287

Travel from Zurich to Mount Pilatus by panoramic bus, ride the Dragon Ride and world’s steepest cogwheel railway, cruise Lake Lucerne, and explore Lucerne independently. English-speaking driver-guides such as Tony provide clear timing and local tips, but weather can limit summit views.

“the tour guide was amazing. very friendly, with great spirit and show passion on what he is doing. I wish could have workers like him in my Corporation. the tour was perfect. Guillermo Szpigiel.”

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8.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $756

Travel by rail from Zurich to Zermatt with a small group of no more than 15 people, explore the car-free village, then ride the Gornergrat railway to about 3,100 meters. Guides such as Enzo, Michael, Ueli, and Ani help with train changes and local sights.

“From Zurich getting to Zermatt is a big deal, two trains and three hours each way. That said, if the weather is good this is one heck of an experience. Tour guide Martin (sorry if my spelling is incorrect) was fantastic and made life a breeze.”

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9.Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $245

Spend 10.5 hours traveling from Zurich to Bern in a small, air-conditioned minibus. You will visit Kambly for biscuit samples, walk Bern’s medieval center with an English-speaking guide, and taste Emmentaler cheese. Guides have included Gallus, Thomas, Monika, and Brigitte.

“The guide was great. The cookie company and cheese company products were not what anyone should eat. On the list of killer, habit forming things that should not be eaten. Full of sugar, carbohydrates, highly processed grain, saturated fat and cholesterol. The views from the bus were great. Bern was great except for the bear habitat. Would have been nice if there was time for lunch in Bern. Great photo opportunities in Bern.”

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