SWITZERLAND
Switzerland's most popular.
The 7 most popular historical tours. For each one: how the day runs, what it costs, and who you'll be booking with.
Walk Zurich’s old town with a small guided group, cable-car viewpoints, medieval walls, Lenin and Chagall stops, plus underground ruins.
“Our tour was fantastic! I’m having a senior moment, because I have forgotten her name. But she was wonderful. We were the only two on the tour, but she did not cancel or reschedule. A huge plus. She took us throughout the Old Town, and even showed us some sites extra because we moved so…”
A small-group 90-minute walk through Basel Old Town, with guided stories, Roothus and Minster views, opera-house art, and Swiss sweets.
“Terrible. Tour guide didn’t show up. Viator should not list a tour, which is not expected to happen. Do contact the local guide to make sure there will be a tour before paying.”
A self-paced Geneva phone game that turns landmarks into story clues, from Reformation monuments to an air-raid shelter.
“This gave a real purpose to walking round geneva and we learned some interesting facts and historical stories. Much better than dry information read online. Loved it!”
Private Lugano walking tour with Violetta: St. Lawrence Cathedral, Luini fresco church, Ciani Park, lake stroll and old-town alleys.
“Great tour of Lugano which showed us the best parts of the city including an excellent overview of the city and its history. Violetta was very well organised and ensured everything was set up beforehand. Highly recommended.”
Follow an easy, self-paced audio route through Zurich’s Old Town, from Urania Sternwarte to Paradeplatz, with offline VoiceMap and lifetime access.
“This is the best way to see Old Town. Better and more extensive than a guide tour we did. If you enjoy self-paced tours with excellent descriptions at stopping points this tour is for you!”
Private Zermatt tour with Matterhorn history, quiet churches, the Mountaineers’ Cemetery, and a finish at Gornergrat Railway views.
“If you like history, this is the tour for you! Our guide, Mike, was wonderful - great personality, engaging stories, and he included recommendations for dining and shopping. It was like having a good friend show you around their favorite city. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the history of Zermatt and seeing the sights.”
A private 2-hour walking tour of historic Lausanne with a local expert, from Bessières Bridge to Musée de l’Elysée.
“guide wasa 'no show' and I can't provide more of a review and this form seems to require more words so after taking the train to the designated station and the the street arriving 30 mins early I waited and no one showed up at the time indicated”
