The 9 Best Switzerland Bike Tours

1.Lucerne’s Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $209Our pick

Spend about three hours riding an electric cargo bike from Lucerne’s main station toward Horw, Lake Lucerne, quiet neighborhoods, and rural lanes. Guides such as Anthony, Roberto, Teddi, and Wahid share practical stories about Swiss life, customs, government, and money. The ride suits first-time e-bike users and groups of up to eight.

“We had a great time on our tour with Roberto. It was nice to get away from the town and see another side of Luzern. Roberto is as funny as he is knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable.”

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2.The Best of Basel: Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Ride about 12 kilometers through Basel with guide Giuanna or a fellow local host. Expect a small group of up to six, mostly flat paths, Rhine views, the cathedral, St. Alban, and the red town hall. A helmet, bike, two Basel specialties, and a refreshing drink are included.

“Giuanna was a fantastic tour guide! What a perfect day.”

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3.Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls E-bike Tour with Swiss Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $344

Ride an e-bike from Interlaken into Lauterbrunnen’s Valley of 72 Waterfalls with a guide such as George, Marceau, Joost, or Leo. You’ll see Staubbach and Trümmelbach Falls, stop for a generous picnic of Swiss specialties, and return via the lakeside. Expect a full day of cycling, with hills, gravel, and stairs.

“Awesome experience!! E-biking is a great way to see areas you would not normally see. Lovely picnic lunch - Jost was an incredible guide - very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this excursion!!”

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4.Zurich: E-Bike City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 2h 15m · from $32

Ride 17 km through Zurich with a bilingual English or German guide, using an e-bike supplied at Europaallee. You’ll pass Zürich West, climb easily to the Rigiblick viewpoint, roll through the university quarter, see Grossmünster from outside, and follow the lake and city bike paths. Guides such as Nicole, Lucy, and Suzanne are known for clear directions and friendly local insight.

“Great cycle trip around Zurich, well worth doing. Lucy our guide was very knowledgeable about Zurich and made the trip both fun and informative. Strongly recommended!”

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5.Geneva: United Nations, Old Town and Lake E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 66 reviews · from $124

Join Carol or another English, French, or German-speaking guide for a small-group e-bike tour through Geneva. Ride from Cornavin station to the UN district, botanical gardens, Lake Geneva, Old Town, St Peter’s Cathedral, and Jet d’Eau. The electric bike makes Geneva’s hills easy, and a chocolate tasting may be available as an add-on.

“Get tour around town. would take hours to walk it. was a liitle rushed. would like to stopped and had a beer some where along the way”

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6.Interlaken: 72 Waterfalls Valley & Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $321

Ride an e-bike from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen with a small group of up to 12. You’ll follow the Lütschine, see Staubbach Falls, enter the Trümmelbach waterfalls, and eat a Swiss picnic of alp cheese and sausage. Guides such as George, Joost, and Jost are known for careful riding instruction and local insight.

“Amazing ebike trip through the beautiful mountains and villages of Lauterbrunnen. Our guide was super knowledgeable and provided just enough info to keep the tour moving at a good pace.”

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7.Basel: Fancy a bike tour through 3 countries in 60 minutes?

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Ride about 10 mostly flat kilometers from Basel through France and Germany, then back to Switzerland with a local guide. You will cross the Dreiländerbrücke, stop at the three-country monument, pass the harbor and Holzpark Klybeck, and finish on the Dreirosenbrücke. Guides such as Giuanna, Marco, and Yomo add local insight.

“Very nice experience. Well planned trip with interesting spots and very skilled guide. New, good bikes. Try it, its well worth the money”

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8.Geneva Countryside And Art Museum At A Castle Wine By E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 16 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $140

Ride an e-bike from central Geneva through villages and vineyards to Domaine Château du Crest in Jussy. You’ll taste six wines with bread and Gruyère, visit the cellars and archives, and may add a 45-minute art museum visit, depending on the booking option. Small groups, rain gear, and guides in English, French, or German are provided.

“That was one of the funnest bike rides I have ever done! The country side is absolutely incredible and the guiding was top notch. The winery was such a cute place to try a variety of their wines which you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a shame because it’s some of the best wine I think I will ever have! If you have a spare morning or afternoon then definitely do this. I did the 9:30 myself and it was such a blast.”

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9.E-bike tour to discover Bergamo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join certified MTB guide Dario for a three-hour e-bike ride through Bergamo’s Upper Town and surrounding hills. You’ll cycle beside the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls, visit Piazza Vecchia and Piazza Duomo, pass Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colleoni Chapel, and reach Astino Valley. The ride includes a bike, helmet, insurance, and an English or Italian guide.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy this time. Dário, our guide, was fantastic! He is such a nice person and was eager to help us learn more about his city. The equipment we used was state of the art. The views of the city of Bergamo were breathtaking. It is one of the most beautiful cities we have ever visited and Dário helped bring it to life. We will return again and bring more friends! Thank you, Dário”

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