Private Tour
5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich
Overview
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120 hours
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This tour shows you simply a real mix of the best places to see in Central Switzerland. There is the perfect combination of cities, towns and villages such as Grindelwald, Luzern, Bern and Zurich and then a myriad of breath-taking natural places such as mountains, lakes, gorges, waterfalls to visit. Plus some typical Swiss food and drink experiences
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission to places eg Waterfalls, Mountains, Museums. Some will be subsdised.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Zurich Airport Pick and drive to Luzern
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel in Luzern
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Guests pay for own lunch and dinner
Lucerne
Day 1 Arrive Zurich Airport. Be picked up and drive to Luzern, check in and have a guided tour around Luzern taking in the Lion Monument, the Wooden Bridge, Lakeside and the Old Town and if time allows a drive to a local beauty spot offering views of Lake Luzern and the Swiss Alps.
Day on Mt Pilatus
Accommodations
Same 3 Star Hotel in Luzern
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Guests pay for their own food.
Pilatus Luzern
With your guide explore the Golden round trip to Mt Pilatus. Take the boat to Alpnachstad from Luzern and take the steepest cog wheel in Europe to Mt Pilatus at 2132m above sea level. Stroll around the summit, take some stunning pictures of the Alps, do the cave walk and have a bite to eat. Then using the larger cable car, travel down half way to Frakmuntegg where possibly try a mountain toboggan or even a rope park. Make your way down to Kriens in a gondola before heading back to Luzern to either a chocolate factory or a local beauty spot.
Day in the Bernese Oberland
Accommodations
3 Star Hotel in Interlaken
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Guests pay for their own food and drink
Bernese Oberland
Day in the Bernese Oberland. Be driven or take the train to Brunig where your driver will pick you up and take you to the steep sided Aare Gorge, then head to the Giessbach Falls, where you can walk under the falls themselves before having lunch at this charming old hotel. Take the Funicular down to the lakeside and catch the ferry to Brienz where your guide will pick you up and guide you through this lakeside village and meet some traditional woodcarvers. Journey through Interlaken and onto Lauterbrunnen to marvel at the 300m Staubbach Falls, before heading on to the Trummelbach Falls to see a waterfall within a mountain. If time permits we go head to Isenfluh and catch the Cable car to Sulwald for a drink and take in the breathtaking views of the Tiger, Monch and Jungfrau before checking into your hotel in Interlaken.
Choose your own guided activity in the Bernese Oberland
Accommodations
Same 3 Star hotel in Interlaken
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Guests pay for food themselves
Grindelwald
Several options - Let your guide help you plan one of several options - take a trip up Jungfrau or Schilthorn. Or alternatively have an easier day shopping in Interlaken or a trip to Grindelwald and Mt First. Alternatively a trip east to the Gelmerbahn and the Rhone Glacier or why not visit the Ballenberg village for a slice of how Switzerland used to be. The choice is yours.
Bern and Zurich
Accommodations
3 Star hotel at Zurich Airport
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Guests pay for their own food
Bern
Take in 2 famous cities in one day and drive to the Nations capital Bern and take a guided tour to the Rosegarden for stunning views over the city, the Cathedral, the Bear enclosure and the Parliament buildings. Have a quick bite to eat and drive onto Zurich, if time allows take in a Cheese dairy, possibly taking in the nations most beating heart and stroll along Bahnhof Strasse and do some window shopping and take in the Gross and Frauen Munster before heading into the old town for dinner before heading to you Airport Hotel.
Options
5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family vacation in Switzerland and Lake Como region
N1575GGjoannel,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed Switzerland and Como with Chris. It started out as he was simply our tour guide and by the end of spending almost two weeks with us, we felt like he was our friend. He is knowledgeable, kind and obliging. He was patient with our repetitive questions and comments. Thanks to Chris, we got into the nooks and crannies of this beautiful country that we would never have found by ourselves. He was an excellent driver and negotiated the twist, turns, and switch backs that are so inherent to Switzerland. There's no way that we could have done this by ourselves! We entertained ourselves with stories of past travels and foibles! Chris has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to. He was a major enhancement to our very happy and successful vacation in Switzerland.
5 Star Bespoke Tour of Switzerland 🇨🇭
498maraw,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute best experience with Chris of Typically Swiss Tours! He planned and executed a truly special 5 days in the Lucerne area, filling our trip with adventure, chocolate, cheese, wine, swimming, Swiss army knife making, and unforgettable memories. Traveling with 3 young boys isn’t always easy, but Chris was incredibly patient, kind, and wonderfully tolerant of their energy. What really set him apart was his attention to detail and his ability to go above and beyond. He surprised us with not one but two baseball experiences in Switzerland (who knew baseball was even here?!), just because he picked up on a small mention of how much our kids love the sport. These extra outings made our days longer than planned, but Chris took it all in stride with humor and enthusiasm, making the boys feel extra special. His sense of humor, flexibility, and excellent communication made everything smooth and enjoyable. If you’re considering private touring in Switzerland, look no further—Chris is simply the best. A truly 5-star guide!
Good food Good Mood
Yilians P,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the view, the Service, the food and the Music. They had already told me about the place but going and living the experience was very nice, we will definitely go again
TST Best Tour Guide ever
clbrown5458,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris Wilson, TST was the BEST tour guide ever...Chris helped with our pre-planning, as well as was available during our week in Switzerland. We were with him, 3 of 6 days. Although the weather didn't cooperate, he was helpful in planning activities for our free days. He tailored our days with him to our ability, ensuring we had a terrific Switzerland experience. Not only is Chris a terrific tour guide, he's an excellent photographer, ensuring great pictures. He knew every spot for amazing pictures.
Matterhorn and More
Sightsee813839,
Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Spectacular scenery and a great time spent with Chris. History abounds in this amazing country. We enjoyed every aspect of our tour. Chris customized our tour to focus on our specific interests.
Spectacular Switzerland
shibalover4,
Oct 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was funny, engaging and a wealth of knowledge!! I really enjoyed the time we spent with him touring Switzerland. He added in small things that you would never know to check out unless you are a local and those ended up being my favorite moments. You will laugh, learn about the local culture and history, and be romanced by the beauty of Switzerland. Chris made it easy for us as we gave him our "must see" locations and he helped us plan out our day and added to it leaving us exhausted but enriched from a full day of touring! It made the trip all the more enjoyable as we did not have the added stress of planning out how to get to places or when to leave. If you are on the fence about booking him, just do it! You will not regret it for your next vacation!
Excellent, excellent, excellent...
TwoByTwo,
Oct 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, excellent, excellent from start to finish. Chris is a spectacular guide who goes above and beyond for everyone in the van to ensure a stellar experience. We did far more than expected or would have been possible if left to our own devices. This relieved so much stress and allowed us to focus on the happy parts of travel. To be sure, Chris is an investment, but he returns that investment by making certain you get maximum return every day. We were able to enjoy the beautiful scenic drives of the country because we didn't have to think about driving or navigation. Chris also provided many "value add" or unexpected experiences which sometimes included free or complementary tickets for entry to activities. He also worked his vast network of contacts to indulge us with unique experiences, such as having a contact with the Lindt World of Chocolate meet us at the big chocolate fountain to enlighten us about the history of chocolate, or arranging a personal tour of the Grandhotel Giessbach for another member of our party with a special interest in hotels. I can't thank Chris enough for his outstanding work in making my dream trip to Switzerland everything I'd hoped for (even when the weather was generally not cooperative, we still got puffy clouds and a little bit of blue sky almost every day!) If you are traveling to Switzerland, make the investment in using Typically Swiss Tours with Chris. I'm so very glad we did.
Unforgettable Swiss adventures
magnoliamiss50,
May 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00COVID delayed our touring with Chris of TST for two years. But the wait was so worth it! After two cancellations, years of planning (and many, many emails that Chris always answered promptly), the result was five memorable days in gorgeous Switzerland for our party of 6. We did walking tours of Zurich and Lucerne, experienced the rush of Rheinfall, reveled in highlights of the enchanting Bernese Oberland and journeyed to the top of Mt. Titlis, plus so much more. Chris took us everywhere we wanted to go, as well as to a few lovely places we didn’t know we needed to see! Meeting Chris in person finally was like getting together with an old friend. He’s engaging, funny and we had a great time with him. We’ll remember so many wonderful moments in Switzerland. And we’ll never forget the guy who made them possible (and who made sure we had lots of group pictures to preserve them)! I highly recommend Chris for anyone in need of a private tour guide in Switzerland. He is the most patient and responsive guide I've ever worked with, and he went out of his way to make sure we all had a special time. Big thanks and kudos, Chris!
Wonderful 5 days with Chris!
andydeahl,
Nov 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Chris was great from picking us up in Zurich all the way to dropping us off in Basel 5 days later! He worked with us to customize the trip to include a canyon swing and hang gliding along with a lot of the recommended sites to visit he lists on his website. We even stayed in his Airbnb!! Chris was totally flexible with the needs of the 4 of us, 2 couples, with sleep ins when needed, milk, croissants and eggs at our doorstep and shuttling from late night dinners. He is completely accommodating!! I would recommend Chris and TST to anyone looking to experience Switzerland!! I think we have found a friend for life and look forward to seeing him and Bianca again!!
Highly recommended
JarekMakos,
Nov 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris has organized amazing trip around central Switerland for our VIP family of 5. He paid attention to every detail and was extremely helpful. Without him, planning this trip could be very problematic. He also made a surprise for girls' birthdays offering them customized chocolate. He is also very knowledgeable and kind person. Highly recommended!
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