Switzerland · OLD TOWN TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 old town tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Geneva chocolate walk with old town sights and a Lake Geneva boat ride. Sample 12 award-winning treats in a small group.
“Great way to get to know the city of Geneva and its rich history! Paul was quite knowledgeable and was a wonderful tour guide! He taught us the proper way to taste/eat chocolate. :)”
Basel Old Town 2-hour walking tour with a pro guide, Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral Hill, and the town hall for $32.
“We had a wonderful tour with very nice stories told, historical facts explained by our tourguide Doris. She was profesional, great and very kind.”
Walk Zurich Old Town in 2 hours with a guide, from Bahnhofstrasse to Lindenhof views and key church exteriors.
“Fabulous! Very informative and we saw many areas we would have missed. A must do!!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Bern’s UNESCO Old Town, timed to the Zytglogge clock show and anchored by Münster’s Last Judgment.
“Charlie (Canadian) was an amazing guide! His tour was simultaneously informative and entertaining! A really great way to get a feel for Berlin! Also really appreciated the QR-code at the end with a Google Map of a bunch of key spots in Berlin to visit. I repeatedly revisited that map during my time in the city, really came in handy!”
Geneva in 2 hours: UN and Broken Chair, Jet d’Eau and Flower Clock, then Old Town by mini-train or foot with a guide.
“Unfortunately the tour was altered due to the last day of the "lake festival". So, no access to the roads near the lake. Be aware that most stores are closed on Sundays in Geneva. Best part was the little train through the old city.”
Zurich Old Town walking tour from Hauptbahnhof to Münsterhof, with Fraumünster art windows, Lindenhof views, Grossmünster legend, and local tips.
“Historical overview of Old town Zurich, covering medieval sites and buildings. Emphasized on important buildings, the foundation of Zurich city”
2-hour guided walk of Basel Old Town, from Tinguely Fountain and Barfüsserkirche to Basel Minster, markets, and Museum der Kulturen.
“Very good guide, very good experience. The structure of the tour let us learn a lot of Basel during 2 hour tour.”
A small-group, 90-minute walk through Basel Old Town with a local guide, key landmarks like the Roothus and Opera House, plus Swiss sweets.
“Very informative and fun. We walked most of Basel. Jonas was super. He gave us history and excellent restaurant recommendations”
Private 2-hour Basel Old Town walk with a guide, key sights like Basel Minster and Barfüsserkirche, plus practical tips and ticket help for visits.
“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-hour small-group walk through Zurich old town, with Einstein and Lenin stories, baroque gardens, cloisters, fountains, and classic churches.
“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.”
E-bike Geneva highlights in about 2 hours, from UN and Red Cross to Jet d’Eau, Old Town sights, and optional Auer chocolate.
“We were able to see many of the highlights of the city that would have been a challenge to do on our own. Our guide was very personable so it was a pleasure to ride with her.”
Basel Historical Old Town tour covers Basel Münster, the 500-year-old Roothus town hall, Grossbasel streets, and opera house highlights in 1.5 hours.
“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!”
2-hour Geneva highlights by coach and mini-train, with guided Old Town walking stops and photo views of Jet d’Eau, $59 per person.
“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..”
A 2-hour Lucerne Old Town private walk with a local guide, landmark-to-landmark stops from Torbogen to St. Leodegar, and free sight access.
“Great tour to get familiar with Lucerne. Guide was nice, friendly, and very informative. Recommend this tour.”
A 2-hour Zurich Old Town walking tour with Chagall windows, Polybahn views, Lenin’s street, church secrets, and hilltop ruins for $59.
“Laura was an excellent tour guide in Zurich! She obviously knows the city and its highlights very well. She has a wonderful personality and was a pleasure to be with. Very highly recommended.”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
