Swiss Alps Day Trip: Interlaken & Grindelwald

FromCHF 104
11 hours
Zurich, Switzerland

About this activity

Experience the Swiss Alps on a guided day trip from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald, featuring optional activities like the First Cliff Walk.

Highlights

  • Explore picturesque Interlaken
  • Discover charming Grindelwald village
  • Optional First Cliff Walk experience
  • Breathtaking Swiss Alps scenery
  • Guided insights into local culture

Full description

Join us for an unforgettable day trip from Zurich to the heart of the Swiss Alps, visiting the stunning towns of Interlaken and Grindelwald. Begin your adventure with a comfortable round-trip journey, soaking in the picturesque landscapes along the way. In Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, you'll have free time to explore its charming streets, vibrant shops, and local eateries. Continue to Grindelwald, a quintessential Alpine village, where you can immerse yourself in its rustic beauty and perhaps embark on the optional First Cliff Walk—a thrilling suspension bridge offering panoramic mountain views. Throughout the day, our knowledgeable guide will share insights into the region's rich history and culture, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Zurich
  • Guided tour of Interlaken and Grindelwald
  • Optional First Cliff Walk experience
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Check in for your tour at the Gray Line trailer at the bus parking Sihlquai.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

The guided coach tour takes you on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. Enjoy some time at leisure (without guide) in Interlaken.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Grindelwald is nick-named the 'Glacier Village'. In Grindelwald you will have enough time to explore this region on your own (without guide). Maybe you wish to take an optional cable car ride to the sunny terrace of Mt. First at 2168 m / 7113 ft. (only available during summer months)

Duration: 3h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

In the late afternoon meet your coach and guide for the return journey to Zurich. Your tour will finish at the bus parking Sihlquai in the evening.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Optional activities like the First Cliff Walk may require additional fees.
  • Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a light jacket, as mountain weather can be unpredictable.
  • Carry a camera to capture the stunning Alpine scenery.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

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The trip was great and...

The trip was great and the guide was knowledgeable and made sure we all felt like VIPs. Would recommend!

Levi_MJul 1, 2026VIATOR

disappointing in many ways

signed up for this tour because of many positive reviews. A chance to see much of Switzerland. Supposed to be time for exploration in Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Grindewald.. From the moment we got on the bus our tour guide was trying to upsell us to Jungfraujoch which we declined. We spent maybe 40 minutes in Interlaken without the guide, and the maybe fifteen minutes in lauterbrunnen to take a picture of a distant waterfall. The our guide left us to take a group to Jungfraujoch. Our bus driver then took us to Grindewald and left us for four hours. Glad to have seen much of Switzerland but highly disappointed with tour giude/u[psell pressure. Also the location for meeting the bus was not clearly marked or identified on my mapping program and we spent several anxious minutes searching for bus

Vacation10613Jun 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Our guide Kid was...

Our guide Kid was excellent! Very informative and eager to take our pictures in every location. He was funny, friendly and protective in keeping us safe and together throughout our journey.

Camille_PJun 15, 2026VIATOR

First of all, it's...

First of all, it's costly. To really make it an awesome trip, you will have to add to extra 180chf. However, it's well worth it imo. Kid was an excellent guide and great photographer. Our driver was top notch. The owner, owes us some refund because the wifi didn't work and he was very nasty about it. Wish we had more time in Interlaken. Still an great tour.

Lamont_JNov 9, 2025VIATOR

Amazing Swiss Alps Photo Shoot

Beautiful scenery with an amazing tour guide named Kid. Kid made the tour exciting and took so many photos of us with all different backgrounds. It was an incredible experience. It was like we were on a private photo shoot.

Michelle_GOct 21, 2025VIATOR