The 4 Switzerland Castle Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Visit Chillon Castle near Montreux at your own pace with a mobile admission ticket. Follow the printed route, add an audio guide, or join a costumed tour when available. Allow 1 to 2 hours for towers, courtyards, halls, exhibitions, and sweeping views over Lake Geneva.

“This is a beautiful castle in a unique location. I particularly enjoyed the Leah Linh exhibition within the castle, her art helped bring the story of the castle to life.”

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2.Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin’s World & Chillon Castle& apéritif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $213

Travel from Geneva through Lausanne, Vevey, Lavaux, and Montreux in an air-conditioned minivan. Visit Chaplin’s World and Chillon Castle, enjoy a local wine and cheese aperitif, and cruise Lake Geneva on a Belle Époque steamer when available. Guides may include Roger, David, or Normunds.

“Super our driver cum guide Ishara was knowledgeable and guided me extremely well to enjoy this experience”

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3.Montreux: Chateau Chillon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · from $18

Visit Château Chillon on Lake Geneva with a one-day entrance ticket. Walk through Savoy family rooms, banquet halls, Gothic underground vaults, courtyards, chapel paintings, and temporary exhibitions. An audioguide costs 6 CHF onsite, but clear signs cover much of the castle.

“My favourite castle we visited! So much available to see inside. Audio guide was totally worth it, very informative! Public bathrooms located inside the castle at the entrance.”

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4.Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend about two hours with a guide such as Luis, Sarah, or Laszlo, tasting five Swiss chocolates, three alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine while exploring Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Lucerne Castle. Add an optional one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise for a scenic finish.

“Incredible afternoon! I learned so much while taking in the beauty of the city. Our guide was amazing! Thank you”

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