Swiss Capital Bern & Fairytale Castles Tour

Explore Bern, medieval castles, and serene lakes on a private car tour from Zurich. Discover UNESCO sites, stunning vistas, and enchanting towns.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zurich - Join us on this full day private excursion by car through the picturesque Swiss capital Bern as we whisk you away on to show stunning landscapes with rich history,
  • Bern - Discover the wonders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town of Bern, visit the city’s top attractions the Clock Tower, the Federal Palace, the Parliament Building, the Prison Tower, the Cathedral and stroll pass by beautiful gothic fountains, quaint cafes, and old buildings during the free time.
  • Spiez - Experience the magnificence of Spiez, a picturesque medieval town renowned for its stunning castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town and offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
  • Thun - Discover the enchanting lake town of Thun boasting a majestic castle reigns over stunning vistas of the water and towering mountains. Explore the castle’s interior, including the Knight’s Hall, Queen’s Chamber and don’t miss the chance to wander through the charming old town, filled with colorful houses, quaint shops, and notable landmarks like the Rathaus and Stadtkirche.
  • Oberhofen - Step back in time and explore the Oberhofen town and beautiful medieval castle dates back to the 13th century and offers stunning views of the lake and mountains from its balconies.
  • St. Beatus Cave Parking - Continue to traverse the St. Jacob’s Trail path from sunny village of Merlingen via the St. Beatus caves all the way to Interlaken exploring the mystical St. Beatus Caves reveling the breathtaking views from the majestic Niederhorn massif, towering high above the glistening lake.

Please note that we will visit the view point only during tour which doesn’t have any entrance tickets.

  • Interlaken - Experience the allure of Interlaken, cradled between the shimmering waters of Lake Brienz and Thun, wander through Hohematte Park and gaze upon the majestic Alps and elevate your experience by taking a funicular ride to Harder Kulm.
  • Brienz - Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of Brienz town and capture the breathtaking beauty of its crystal-clear turquoise color lakes with a photo stop along the way while heading back to Zurich, enriched with unforgettable memories.
  • Zurich - Enjoy the drive winding through the stunning Bernese Oberland before concluding the tour in lively city of Zurich.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Multilingual Driver cum Local Host
  • Scenic Journey through the stunning Swiss landscapes
  • Hotel pickup and drop in Zurich
  • Luxury Air-conditioned Vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Professional Guide
Additional Information

Join us on this fullday private excursion by car through the picturesque Swiss capital Bern & fairytale castles from medieval time nestled along the tranquil shores of the magnificent Riviera of Lake Thun and Brienz.

Uncover the wonders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town & Swiss Capital Bern, visit city’s top attractions Clock Tower, Federal Palace, Parliament Building, Prison Tower & Cathedral. Experience the magnificence of Spiez, a picturesque medieval town renowned for its stunning castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town.

Discover the enchanting lake town of Thun boasting a majestic castle reigns over stunning vistas of the water and towering mountains. Step back in time to explore the Oberhofen town & medieval castle dates back to the 13th century and mystical St. Beatus Caves.

Experience the allure of Interlaken, wander through Hohematte Park, gaze upon the majestic Alps and visit vibrant Brienz town with crystal-clear turquoise lake while heading back to Zurich.

Location
Zurich
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_l
Jun 11, 2024
Great Swiss guide Balihar - We had a great day driving to Bern and Interlochen. Our guide Balihar was great. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to all our needs. We let him guide us the whole day and he did a great job. I highly recommend spending the day with Balihar
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Roberto_o
May 20, 2024
Excellent tour, highly recommended! - This was a private and flexible tour. Mr Balihar Talwar made this tour to be cherished for years to come. He is very professional and friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate all of our requests. In addition of going to Bern, Thun Castle, Interlaken, Harder Kulm, and other great places, he took us to Iseltwald which was the highlight for my wife who is a k-drama fan, as it is one of the main locations of the series Crash Landing. He really did an excellent job.
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Casey_b
Jul 15, 2024
Great day of sightseeing - Our driver couldn’t have been nicer. Important to know that this isn’t a private tour as much as private transportation to various places. So you’ll need to book additional activities at each stop.
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Jeff_p
Jul 11, 2024
Not happy. - I would not call this tour. Our driver was nice but he was basically just that—a driver. He simply dropped us off at the locations and spoke very little English. I’ve been a many Viator tours, but this was the weakest one by far. Also, when a family signs up for 4 people, why would there not be a van or SUV? He picked us up in a sedan. I was cramped in the front passenger seat and 3 women were very cramped in the back seat. For $900 I was expecting more. Lastly, the drive had a different itinerary than we did which caused some confusion. He was not happy when I showed him that we signed up for a 10 hourvtour. Otherwise, the itinerary and destinations were fine.
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Navin_p
Jul 12, 2024
Seems like a ripoff; use public transportation instead to get the same experience - This was not a "private tour". This was a car with a driver who was able to provide no information / guidance about Switzerland. Every other tour I've been on includes an operator who gives you guidance on how much time to spend in each location to ensure you can cover everything within the set time. Our "guide" provided no such information. You need to do your own research so you can provide instructions on what to visit (which for $900 is insane - this "tour" felt like such a ripoff). Further, our driver tried to charge us a 100CHF extra for overtime. We were lucky in that we had confirmed how long it would take to get back to Zurich and after pushing back because we boarded the car on time, he dropped it. However, once again, this is indicative of what a ripoff this tour was - I would highly recommend you make use of the amazing public transportation Switzerland has instead of this tour. You will save so much money and learn the same amount as you would by choosing this.
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