Lake Geneva Switzerland private tour: one car instead of three timetables
A Lake Geneva Switzerland private tour makes most sense because the lake is long. The shoreline runs 200.2 km, with Geneva at the western end, Lausanne on the north shore and Montreux in the east. Reaching Gruyères, Annecy or the vineyards by public transport means changing between boats, trains and buses.
The Maison Cailler chocolate factory sits in Broc, not on the lakefront, which is why the chocolate day below is built around private transport. The old town of Lausanne is a different case: it is compact and made for walking, so a private guide on foot fits better there.
Our picks: private tours around the lake
Choose a Lausanne walk for the old town on foot, with hotel pickup on one of them. The Gruyères day suits two people who want cheese and chocolate by private vehicle, while the Zurich day fits an arrival in Zurich and the Annecy tour a day across the border.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in Swiss francs (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private day: Gruyères, Cailler chocolate and Montreux
- Private transportation
- Cheese factory visit
- Maison Cailler chocolate tour
A private day for up to two people with a live guide, free time in Gruyères and a visit to Montreux. The chocolate tour takes place in Broc.
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Private Geneva and Annecy tour
- Transportation
- Geneva old town
- Visit of Annecy
A private day by vehicle from Geneva to Annecy in France. A guide and a boat cruise on the lake are only included with the matching option; admission is extra.
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Cheese, chocolate and wine day from Zurich
- Wine tasting
- Maison Cailler and Maison du Gruyère admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
A tour with hotel pickup in Zurich and a multilingual guide. The programme includes Lavaux, Lake Geneva and Montreux; it is a new listing without reviews yet.
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Private Lausanne walk with a local guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour
A two-hour walk with a local guide who meets you at the hotel and brings you back. Museum entries and public transport are extra.
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Private Lausanne walk you can tailor
- Private walking tour
- Customization of the tour
- Help booking tickets
You shape the route with the guide, and entry tickets are extra. Check the transport details with the provider before booking.
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Private walks, day trips by vehicle and a Geneva and Annecy tour, with live prices and availability.
Two private walks in Lausanne
The first walk lasts two hours with a local guide, Swiss or expat, who collects you at your hotel and brings you back. It costs from CHF 70 per person and suits a couple or a family who want the old town explained without arranging a route. The second walk, from CHF 69, meets at central accommodation and you shape the route with the guide, who also helps with tickets for the places you want to see.
Museum entries are extra on both, so decide whether you want the Olympic Museum at Ouchy or just the streets around the cathedral hill. The rose window and stained glass of the cathedral are closed for restoration until spring 2027, which is useful to know when you plan the route.
Gruyères, Cailler and Montreux in one private day
This eight-hour day starts in Geneva with private transport and a live guide. It includes a cheese factory visit, the chocolate tour at Maison Cailler, free time in Gruyères and a visit to Montreux, plus a bottle of water each. Meals and drinks are extra. It suits two friends or a couple who want the classic Swiss food trio without driving.
The price is CHF 1,120 for the group of up to two, which is CHF 560 each. A solo traveller pays the full amount. Our Montreux page and Chillon Castle guide help if you want to add a castle visit another day.
Geneva and Annecy by private transport
The seven-hour private city tour combines Geneva's old town with a visit to Annecy in France. Transport is included. A guide and a boat cruise on the lake are included only if you select those options, and food, drinks and entry tickets are extra. It starts at CHF 436 per person and has one review so far. If you prefer to see both places in a group, the shared coach day to Annecy and Geneva costs CHF 104 per person, lasts seven hours and has 259 reviews.
Cheese, chocolate and wine from Zurich
If you arrive in Zurich, this ten-hour private day starts with hotel pickup there and takes you to Lavaux, the lake and Montreux in an air-conditioned Mercedes. The price from CHF 155 per person includes a wine tasting and admission to Maison Cailler and the Maison du Gruyère, with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese. Lunch is extra. The listing is new and has no reviews yet.
What a private day costs per head
Prices are starting prices from November 2026. For two people: the Lausanne walks cost CHF 140 and CHF 138 together, the Zurich day CHF 310, the Gruyères day CHF 1,120 and the Annecy tour CHF 872. The shared Annecy coach is the clear saving at CHF 208 for two, and the right choice if the guide matters less to you than the destination.
Private Lake Geneva tours: practical questions
Which private tour is cheapest?
The Lausanne walks, from CHF 69 and CHF 70 per person for about two hours. The Zurich day starts at CHF 155 per person and runs ten hours.
Is there hotel pickup?
Yes for the first Lausanne walk and the day from Zurich. The second Lausanne walk meets at central accommodation.
What does the Gruyères day cost for two?
CHF 1,120 for the group of up to two, so CHF 560 each. It lasts eight hours and includes the cheese factory, Maison Cailler and Montreux.
Is the lake cruise included in the Annecy tour?
Only with the cruise option. Without it the tour covers transport, Geneva's old town and Annecy, with food, drinks and tickets extra.