Pricing & FAQ
Private Tour Pricing
& FAQ
How pricing works for private tours from Zurich, what is included, and answers to the questions we are asked most often. For the exact price per person by group size, visit each individual trip page directly.
How pricing works
Private by design.
Priced accordingly.
Our price is not a catalogue number. It is the cost of an experience designed entirely around your group.
When you book with Swiss Private Journeys, the vehicle, the guide, the route, and the day are yours alone. No other travellers. No compromise on timing or pace. No waiting for anyone else.
Pricing varies by group size and route. A smaller group carries a higher per-person cost because the fixed cost of the day — the guide, the private vehicle, the preparation — does not change. Larger groups benefit from that same cost spread across more people.
Every price is clearly stated on the individual journey page. There are no surcharges added at checkout. What you see is what you pay.
The price covers the day. What you do with it is entirely up to you.
How pricing works
Every journey is priced by group size and destination.
A smaller group carries a higher per-person cost because the vehicle, the guide, and the day are reserved entirely for you — regardless of how many people fill it. Larger groups simply share that same fixed cost across more people.
There are no surcharges at checkout. The price you see on each journey page is the price you pay.
What is included in every journey
Private vehicle — no shared transfers, no strangers
Specialist guide for the full day
All selected tickets and mountain railway passes (where specified)
Door-to-door collection from your hotel or residence in Zurich
Full pre-trip planning and route coordination
Pre-trip story package — delivered 48 hours before your journey
WhatsApp contact for the day, directly to us
What is not included
Meals and drinks — on every route we reserve your table in advance; you pay directly on the day
Personal shopping and souvenirs
Optional gratuities (appreciated but never expected)
Travel insurance (we strongly recommend taking out a policy)
Exact inclusions vary slightly by route and are always stated clearly on each journey page before you confirm.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
about our private tours.
Our price is not a catalogue number. It is the cost of an experience designed entirely around your group.
The experience
Is the journey actually private - just our group?
Can we adjust the route or pace during the day?
Who will be our guide?
What is the pre-trip story package?
What languages do your guides speak?
Booking & payment
How do I book?
When is payment due?
What payment methods do you accept?
How far in advance should I book?
Practical
Where do you collect us?
What time do journeys begin?
What should we wear?
Are meals included?
What happens in bad weather?
Groups & special occasions
Is there a minimum group size?
What is the maximum group size?
Are journeys suitable for children?
Do you offer corporate journeys?
Can a journey be given as a gift?
Safety & trust
Are your guides professionally qualified?
Are there altitude health considerations for mountain routes?
What if something goes wrong on the day?
By destination
Lucerne & Mount Pilatus
How long is the Lucerne & Mount Pilatus tour from Zurich?
Does the Lucerne & Pilatus tour include lunch?
What is the best time of year to visit Mount Pilatus?
What happens if Mount Pilatus is in cloud or the summit is closed?
Does the cogwheel railway run year-round on Pilatus?
Is Lucerne & Pilatus or Jungfraujoch better for a first visit to Switzerland?
Jungfraujoch
How long is the Jungfraujoch day trip from Zurich?
Is the mountain railway ticket included in the Jungfraujoch tour price?
Are there altitude sickness risks at Jungfraujoch?
What is the best time of year to visit Jungfraujoch?
Is Jungfraujoch suitable for children?
Zermatt & the Matterhorn
How long is the Zermatt day trip from Zurich?
Is the Gornergrat Railway included in the Zermatt tour price?
Can you drive to Zermatt?
What is the best time of year to see the Matterhorn?
What happens if the Matterhorn is in cloud on my tour day?
Rhine Falls & Schaffhausen
How long is the Rhine Falls trip from Zurich?
Is the boat to the Middle Rock included in the Rhine Falls price?
What is the best time of year to visit Rhine Falls?
Can I book Rhine Falls in the morning and do something else in the afternoon?
Appenzell
How long is the Appenzell tour from Zurich?
What is the Landsgemeinde and can we see it?
Is the cheese tasting and embroidery workshop visit included in the price?
Can Appenzell be combined with Rhine Falls in one day?
Weggis & Mount Rigi
How long is the Weggis & Mount Rigi tour from Zurich?
Is the Weggis cable car closed at any time of year?
How does Mount Rigi compare to Mount Pilatus?
What happens if the Rigi summit is in cloud?
Bürgenstock
How long is the Bürgenstock tour from Zurich?
Is the boat crossing and funicular included in the Bürgenstock tour price?
Is the Hammetschwand Lift open year-round?
Is a Bürgenstock half-day option available?
Zurich & Its Landscape
How long is the Zurich Landscape tour?
Is the Rheinau monastery ferry crossing included?
Is this tour suitable for a one-day stopover in Zurich?
Can I hear the monks sing Vespers at Rheinau?
Bespoke Journeys
How does a bespoke journey work?
How much does a bespoke tour cost?
Can you arrange access to places not normally open to the public?
Can you help plan a proposal?
Still have a question?
Write to us. We respond to every message personally and within a few hours during the week.
Browse our routes and see exact pricing by group size on each trip page.