
Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Traveler rating
3.8/5
Based on 368 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich worth booking?
Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich is a 11.5-hour experience in Zurich, Switzerland, from $129 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 368 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (368)
- Duration
- 11.5 hours
- From
- $129 per person
Venture to 'Glacier Village', in the heart of Switzerland's Alpine scenery for magnificent views and mountain-fresh air before paying a visit to beautiful Grindelwald, a well-known holiday resort. This is certainly a great way to escape the city for a real Alpine experience - all in a day's sightseeing!
What you get
About this experience
Venture to 'Glacier Village', in the heart of Switzerland's Alpine scenery for magnificent views and mountain-fresh air before paying a visit to beautiful Grindelwald, a well-known holiday resort. This is certainly a great way to escape the city for a real Alpine experience - all in a day's sightseeing!
What's included
Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food & Drinks
- Cable Car Ride up Mt First (optional, only in summer months)
What you'll see and do
Check in for your tour at the Gray Line trailer at the bus parking Sihlquai.
Interlaken
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.
120 minutes here
Grindelwald
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)
210 minutes here
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.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zurich
The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing'.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing'.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 368 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
368 verified traveler reviews for Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
So beautiful!
This is a great tour to explore this region and see the beauty of the Swiss mountains. The tour guide gave us great info as we were driving and then we were able to explore on our own. A good mix of information and enough time to enjoy the mountains
via Viator
Magical
Kid was the best tour guide! This trip was spectacular! We would have liked to spend more time in Interlaken VS Grindelwald. They are both great places.
via Viator
A Surprise birthday gift to myself last minute.
This experience for me was fun because it was last minute. And didn't cost a Fortune for one day. That was my Birthday gift to my self last minute. I ENJOYED it. Thank Viator for making my Birthday gift to me possible.
via Viator
The trip was great and...
The trip was great and the guide was knowledgeable and made sure we all felt like VIPs. Would recommend!
via Viator
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
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 129
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.4.
See everything Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich runsWhy this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zurich.
How much does Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich cost?
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Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zurich usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich take?
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Plan for about 11.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zurich is not rushed.
Is Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 368 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zurich, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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Around 129 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zurich can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zurich and add a light layer if any part of the 11.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zurich within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zurich?
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On Outty we rank every Zurich experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates, Private, excellent guided tour of Zurich (from CHF 21/pers.), Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zurich?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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Included: On-board WiFi; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Guide. Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Food & Drinks; and Cable Car Ride up Mt First (optional, only in summer months). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Zurich. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich?
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Across 368 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, good for families, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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