Private day tour in Montreux: walking tour and train ride to Rochers de Naye
Discover the Swiss Riviera and Alpine Views from 2,000 Meters
6 hours
from 600 CHF (~765 USD)
Located in the canton of Vaud, Montreux sits beautifully on the northeastern edge of Lake Geneva at the base of the Alps. Thanks to its unique, mild weather, it has earned the nickname “the Swiss Riviera” and has been a premier destination for tourists for hundreds of years.
Whether you are staying nearby or looking for an unforgettable day trip to Montreux from Geneva or Lausanne, this experience is designed to show you the very best of the region with a professional private tour guide. In fact, this itinerary is highly recommended if you are choosing from the popular.
We’ll start our day with a spectacular cogwheel train ride, which offers breathtaking views of this realm of enchantment as we ascend to the Rochers‑de‑Naye mountain.
- In summer, the peak is a paradise for hikers, famous for its unique alpine garden with hundreds of mountain flowers and panoramic viewpoints.
- In winter, from late November until December 24, the mountain transforms into a festive wonderland where the real Swiss Santa Claus resides, offering children and adults alike a chance to make magical holiday memories and receive a precious gift!
For lunch we suggest a charming, traditional Swiss chalet‑style restaurant located on the way from Rochers‑de‑Naye to Montreux and which offers stunning views! The best choice for delicious Swiss fondue! If you fall in love with the Alpine cuisine during this trip, you can later join our specialized Alps cheese dairy tour or the gourmet Geneva gastro tour.
Our journey concludes back at the lakeside, where you can stroll along the famous flower-lined promenade.
Want to explore more of this stunning coastline? We also organize bespoke team building on the Swiss Riviera.
Before your journey, don't forget to check out our ultimate Switzerland travel guide for essential tips on local weather, clothing, transport, payments and swiss socket.
Tour Highlights:
- Meeting & Arrival: Meet your guide at the Montreux train station (custom pick-up from your hotel can be arranged upon booking).
- From there we head up to the mountain by cog railway which will take us up to an altitude of around 2,000 m (6560 feet). The journey lasts 1 hour one way and on the top we will spend either 1 or 2 hours.
- Then we take the same train to descend to the most charming restaurant in the region for an authentic Swiss fondue.
- As soon as we are ready to continue, we descend to Montreux for a nice 1,5 h city walking tour along the scenic waterfront.
Customize Your Day: Looking for more iconic sights? The Queen Studio and/or a Chillon Castle private tour can be easily added to your Montreux tour itinerary.
Since Montreux is perfectly connected to other major attractions, you can combine this day with a visit to the medieval town of Gruyères, take a stroll through the majestic Lavaux vineyards (and read our expert Lavaux wine guide), or extend your vacation with trips to Lausanne and Geneva.
If you want to see all our available itineraries, explore the full list of private tours in Switzerland .
Additional expenses:
- cog train tickets
- lunch/dinner at the restaurant
Jennifer
Geneva
April'26
We had a wonderful time with Anna who asked our interests so she could customize to our desires. We learned the history of Old Town Geneva and had some wonderful wine and cheese. Thank you Anna for a truly enjoyable time.
Daniele
Lausanne
March'26
Anna, thank you again for the wonderful tour of the Ouchy area. Your insights, warmth, and knowledge made the walk along the lake truly memorable for our group. It was a perfect way to discover Lausanne and enjoy the beauty of the lakeside. We greatly appreciated your guidance.
Roberta
Lavaux
February'26
Anna was an amazing guide! Very flexible and enjoyable...our group had a wonderful time. I would very highly recommend this tour or any tour that Anna leads.
Kerry
Geneva
Anna was lovely and gave us a fantastic waking tour of Geneva! We learned so much from her about the history of Geneva which was our priority. She made sure to confirm that we were seeing everything which was a priority and was super flexible.
Sarah
Geneva
September’25
It was everything we wanted. Saw so many sights and love the history. Anna was personable, warm and full of knowledge. The cheese tasting with wine was lovely, followed by touring more of the city and off to experience Chocolates. Lovely day. Thank you!
Alena
Lausanne
March’25
Thank you for your prompt responses, for the flexibility and individual approach to the request. I didn´t attend the excursion by myself, my task was to find a guide for my colleagues who had a business trip to Lausanne. Anna took on communication with them and my colleagues were absolutely satisfied. Thanks again!
Julie
Geneva
May’25
Enjoyable first morning in Switzerland! Loved the history of the culture. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Rachel
Lavaux
Anna was fantastic, so was the tour. She is extremely knowledgeable and it’s a delight to spend time with her. She took care of everything for us - I will hire her the next time I’m in Switzerland. Don't miss Lavaux! It is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited...
Natalia
Geneva
March’25
Anna, thank you very much for the nice and informative tour around Geneva yesterday!!! We had a great time! Thank you!
Daniel
Geneva
February’25
Anna was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, kind and fun. She took the time to listen to what we wanted to see and do on our tour and worked to make it happen. We loved the cheese shop she took us to, and learning all about the history of the city.