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Best Day Trips from Zurich

Lake swims, alpine trains, old-town lanes you can cross in fifteen minutes. Curated day-trip ideas from Zurich — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Day trips from Zurich

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10h

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Witness breathtaking snowy mountain landscapes on this day trip from Zurich to Mount Titlis.

4.5★ · 2002 reviews
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From $183 a person

11h 30m

Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

Embark on a spectacular Alpine journey from Zurich to the Top of Europe!

4.7★ · 1667 reviews
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From $365 a person

12h

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

Sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation, this day trip from Zurich takes you into the Swiss Alps.

4.6★ · 1475 reviews
Free cancellation

From $367 a person

Mt. Pilatus: The Steepest Cogwheel Train In The World

10h

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus.

4.6★ · 725 reviews
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From $219 a person

12h

Zurich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Guided Day Trip

Travel from Zurich on a fully guided day trip to the Swiss villages of Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen, with transport included.

4.5★ · 663 reviews
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From $138 a person

10h

Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the...

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Full-day

From $190 a person

11h 30m

Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

Venture to 'Glacier Village', in the heart of Switzerland's Alpine scenery for magnificent views and mountain-fresh air before paying a visit to beautiful Grindelwald, a...

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From $132 a person

Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

Visit the breathtaking Black Forest region and the Rhine Falls—Europe’s largest waterfall—in one day on a tour from Zurich!

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From $110 a person

10h

Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

Set off on a leisurely coach tour through picturesque landscapes and along Lake Lucerne, taking in breathtaking views of the countryside.

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Full-day

From $78 a person

10h to 12h

Discover 4 Countries in One Day from Zurich in Small Group

Short on time in Switzerland?

4.8★ · 62 reviews
Free cancellation

From $443 a person

11h

Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

Venture to the Heidi-like region of eastern Switzerland on this full-day guided coach tour from Zurich.

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From $205 a person

Get to Know Bern - Swiss Capital & Countryside!

10h 30m

Bern Small Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

Discover the delights of Bern and the surrounding countryside on a day trip from Zurich.

4.5★ · 58 reviews
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From $205 a person

10h

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

Spend a day in the pretty city of Lucerne on a day trip from Zurich, enjoying a short introduction to the city, a cruise on Lake Lucerne, and plenty of free time.

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Full-day

From $116 a person

5h to 6h

Private Round Trip Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein from Zurich

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Switzerland with a Premium Private Round Trip from Zurich.

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From $307 a person

12h

Scenic Sky Glass Roof Top Bus trip to Interlaken from Zurich

Experience an unforgettable Alpine adventure with our Skyglass bus, offering panoramic views as you travel in Switzerland’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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From $75 a person

8h to 9h

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore the dreamlike landscapes of the Jungfrau region, visiting some of the Swiss Alps' most iconic destinations: Lauterbrunnen – Valley...

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $1,339 a person

10h to 11h

Day trip to Swiss Villages from Zurich - Small Group Tour by Car

Join us on this enthralling journey through the picturesque Swiss countryside of Bernese Oberland region unveiling charming villages, rolling hills & stunning mountain ranges.