Private Tour

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

Italian

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

During this private guided tour we will go from Lugano (the starting point is in Via Nassa downtown of Lugano) to Verzasca Valley (one hour trip) to see Verzasca river in this part of Switzerland, the colour of the water of this river is fantastic, the river is considered the Seychelles of Switzerland. During the guided tour, you will see Swiss typical villages along the river then we will stop at Verzasca old bridge where we will go walking to the riverside. We will proceed to the end of the valley to a little swiss town to see a big waterfall. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist. The amount you pay is the same regardless if you are a single tourist or four people.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

guided tour with professional tour leader

food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Le Pont "Ponte dei salti"

See this wonderful ancient bridge and walk to the riverside of river Ticino

30 minutes • Admission Included

Cascata La Froda

See this beauty town and walk in the Nature to see the Froda waterfall. See the Sonogno ancient town and if you like have lunch there. The altitude here is about one kilometer above sea level the air is fresh and clean.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Incredible day in a beautiful valley and visiting small charming Swiss towns
Craig P,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Giorgio was great! Had a wonderful time visiting small charming towns in Switzerland, seeing the beautiful valley including the famous bridge and waterfalls.
Breathtaking day in Switzerland
T7277VYlukass,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Valle Verzasca with its clear river and impressive waterfall is simply fantastic! The private tour in Ascona was particularly beautiful – very informative and personal. An unforgettable excursion!
Humorous and engaging experience
340chelseyd,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giorgio was a wonderfully humorous and knowledgeable host. He treated us like old friends he was sharing the countryside with. He happily shared the historical and socio-political contexts of this region. He even purchased a local wine for us! I’d happily recommend him to anyone and am sad that we can’t go on more of his offered tours!
Top day!
U4059JRmichelv,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide, beautiful nature, swam in freezing glacial water, everywhere was cozy and clean, enjoyed this day!
Worth the diversion and cost of parking
Getaway399151,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really attractive - park further up the valley, hand over your ransom for three hours, then go and enjoy the bridge, water, and village.
Beautiful waterfall tour
Ericka S,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The landscape was beautiful and the guide was wonderful. Fantastic experience, highly recommend. It is a great excursion into the mountains
Honeymoon
CaityAtkinson12,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The scenery was beautiful! We loved seeing villages and churches built in the 1500-1600s that were still going strong today. The waterfalls were gorgeous and our guide was very knowledgeable!
Great experience, I recommend wearing pants or shorts
Maddie H,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I had such a great experience on this tour with Giorgio! He was very accommodating in picking us up from our hotel as we weren’t staying in Lugano. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable, and he seemed to have a passion for helping people explore another culture. The description just says walking to the river and visiting the waterfall, but dress accordingly for that. Maybe don’t wear a skirt or dress due to the walk to both of those. Other than that, anything works as the rest of the tour is in a car or walking around various towns and villages. The views are beautiful and the history is fascinating!
Discovery of the Region
gloriafN8556PF,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite the weather, beautiful day. Guide at the top, dynamic, invested and very well cared for. Spacious and comfortable car. We had a great day with family and learned a lot
Giorgio is fantastic! I...
Michelle N,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Giorgio is fantastic! I had an amazing time during our tour! He is very knowledgeable about the area and kept the entire tour very entertaining! As a solo traveller, it was great having him take me to all these spots with ease! 10/10 would book again!