SWITZERLAND
Switzerland's most popular.
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours. For each one: how the day runs, what it costs, and who you'll be booking with.
3-hour Geneva chocolate tour with Lake Geneva boat ride. Old Town sights, Jet d’Eau, and 12 award-winning tastings.
“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!”
Gondola and cableway to Mt Pilatus, steep cogwheel descent, then a Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne.
“The tour is amazing but if anyone has some mobility issues, check details carefully. There are a lot of stairs for the cogwheel and a very brisk walk to catch the boat ride at the end. We nearly missed the boat due to one in our party using a can and not able to walk…”
Prebooked Lake Zurich cruise, a coach-and-old-town highlights loop, and Lindt chocolate tastings plus optional FIFA Museum add-on in one half-day.
“Daniel is so friendly and very professional guide. Very clear guide and always helpful to the people like me.”
Ride the Dragon Ride gondola to Mt. Pilatus, descend on the 48% cogwheel railway, then cruise Lake Lucerne from Zurich.
“Great experience requires all day. Should not be afraid of heights. Amazing scenery that looks unreal.”
A small-group Zurich day mixing old town walking, a Lake Zurich cruise, and a cable car or train up for big views and great stories.
“Amazing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and customised the experience for the whole group. Could not recommend highly enough.”
A small-group Lucerne walk plus an optional 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise, from Chapel Bridge to towers and city walls.
“Isabella was a great guide she was very informative and easy to chat to , myself and my girlfriend had a wonderful experience it was snowing on the day which added to the vibe of such a beautiful place , we're thankful to Isabella for taking a lovely photo of us ( even with the…”
Coach, tram, and optionally a Lake Geneva boat cruise: see Jet d’Eau, Flower Clock, UN HQ, and Old Town in 2–3 hours.
“Though very friendly, our tour guide was not good. If she introduced herself, we did not hear her name. Her English was barely understandable, and the tour script was read robotically. We could not hear the tour description well despite the AV being turned up. For Viator, overall, instructions are sparse. How do we know…”
A 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise from Pier 7 with audio commentary, Wi‑Fi, and great alpine views, plus an onboard bar for snacks.
“Views of the mountain were great and views of the city. It is a beautiful lake My husband would have preferred a closer lakeside view also.”
Zurich to Mount Rigi, Lucerne, and Lake Lucerne by cable car, cogwheel train, and boat—mostly self-guided with flexible free time.
“Excellent tour, so much to see and it was a nice pace. Guides were very helpful and informative. Highly recommend to those not wanting to figure out how to see these areas on your own.”
Enjoy a 1-hour Lake Geneva solar cruise with wine, aperitif snacks, and landmark views like Jet d’Eau and the UN district.
“Well, it was a small boat, 12 seater at best, and we were abt 8 passengers. The captain was a pleasant host, but only at the time of boarding...he introduced himself, put out the drink and cheese and then disappeared, not to be seen again ! There was no commentary of the sights, not even…”
