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Best of Switzerland Tours
A Swiss day-tour operator with more than 25 years of experience, running coach trips from Zurich's Sihlquai bus station to the Rhine Falls, Jungfraujoch, Titlis and Pilatus.
At a glance
- Type
- Coach day trips from Zurich
- Area
- Sihlquai (departure point), Zurich, Switzerland
- Official site
- switzerland-tours.ch
Good to know
- Daily departures
- Multilingual guides
- Rhine Falls
- Jungfraujoch
- Titlis
- Pilatus
- Lucerne region
Why we recommend it
Best of Switzerland Tours is a Swiss tour company with more than 25 years of experience, based in Adliswil just outside Zurich. It runs daily departures from Zurich, Lucerne and Interlaken, and from Zurich its coach trips are an easy way to reach some of the country's best-known sights without arranging trains and connections yourself. The company's operations are certified as carbon-balanced by myclimate.
The shortest and most popular outing from the city is the afternoon trip to the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein, which lasts about five and a quarter hours. The coach leaves Zurich after lunch and drives through the countryside to Laufen Castle, where you have about an hour at the falls, with entry to the castle, the panoramic lift, the Belvedere trail to a viewing platform above the water and the Historama included. From April to October an optional boat ride towards the falls can be added on site for a small extra charge. The tour then continues past Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein for a guided walk through its old town and some free time before returning to Zurich in the evening.
For longer days, the company offers full-day trips to the Jungfraujoch, Titlis with its revolving cable car, the Pilatus Golden Round Trip by cable car, cogwheel railway and lake boat, and Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen in the Jungfrau Region. There is also a Zurich city tour that includes a boat trip on Lake Zurich and a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate.
Tours leave from the Sihlquai bus station near Zurich main station. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and check in at the counter marked Best of Switzerland Tours with the QR code from your voucher. Trams 17, 50 and 51 stop at Sihlquai/HB across the street. Guides are multilingual, prices for children are reduced, and meals are generally not included. The Rhine Falls tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or pushchairs.
These trips suit first-time visitors with limited time, travellers who prefer a guided day to independent rail travel, and families. Book online in advance and check what is included before you go.
Best of Switzerland Tours FAQs
Where do Best of Switzerland Tours leave from in Zurich?
From the Sihlquai bus station, Limmatstrasse 2, near Zurich main station.
How early should I arrive?
At least 15 minutes before departure, to check in at the company's counter.
How long is the Rhine Falls tour?
About five and a quarter hours, leaving in the afternoon.
What does the Rhine Falls tour include?
Entry to the Rhine Falls area, Laufen Castle and the Historama, a guided walk in Stein am Rhein and a multilingual guide.
Is the Rhine Falls boat ride included?
No. It is optional, runs from April to October and is paid on site.
Which other day trips are offered?
Jungfraujoch, Titlis, the Pilatus Golden Round Trip, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, and a Zurich city tour with a lake cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate.
Is the Rhine Falls tour accessible?
The operator says it is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or pushchairs.
How do I contact the company?
Call +41 44 710 50 50 (7:00-21:00) or email the company.