Chillon Castle: The 6 Best Tours on Lake Geneva

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

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

One day from Geneva to Montreux with Chaplin’s World, Lavaux vineyards, Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva steamer cruise, and apéritif.

“This may not be for everyone...I have been to this region 5 times and on similar tours, so I know the area and history well. This particular tour had pros and cons... It was a very small group of 10-11 in a great panarama view bus. Guide was friendly and brought a nice wine and cheese picnic. There was a nice amount of time to spend at all locations and pace was laid back and relaxing. This was not a guided tour at all. The driver did not say one word about the history of locations or sites. We were totally on our own. Not really much time for lunch,…”

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2.Montreux, Chaplin’s World, Chillon Castle & Apéritif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $208

A one-day Swiss Riviera trip from Geneva with Chaplin’s World, UNESCO Lavaux vineyards, Chillon Castle, Montreux, and lake views plus an apéritif.

“The history of Charlie Chaplin was new to us and very interesting. The boat ride with the quality lunch availability was very good. The castle was o.k. but not that interesting.”

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3.Montreux, Chaplin, and Chillon Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $182

Lausanne to Chaplin’s World, UNESCO Lavaux vineyards, Vevey, optional steam-boat cruise, Chillon Castle, and Montreux in one Riviera day.

“Great itinerary. But not enough time at Vevey & Montreux. We arrived back in Lausanne early- the tour was supposed to be 8 hours, but it ended up at just over 7. We could have 30 min more at each place. Our group was small & very respectful of time. Our guide was aggressive and showed he did not like my questions. Ex: I asked if he spoke French. He asked why he would do that since the EU language is English. So strange, since he lives in France, and Switzerland isn’t part of the EU. I just feel that although he drove very well & had mostly accurate information,…”

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4.Entrance Ticket to Fort De Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $32Best value

Fort de Chillon ticket from Montreux: explore 20+ interactive rooms on Swiss defense and strategy, with Chillon Castle views and terrace.

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5.(KTG303) – Winter Montreux, Chillon & Chaplin’s World from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Winter day trip from Geneva to Montreux, Château de Chillon, Chaplin’s World, Lavaux vineyards, and Queen’s Mountain Studio, with guided stops.

“Arrived at Geneva after Christmas , montreux markets were already closed, itinerary was changed to include Lausanne . Enjoyed the trip with great guide. Chillon Castle was impressive.”

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6.Montreux, Vevey, Chaplin’s World and Chillon Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $698Top rated

Private Geneva day trip to Lavaux, Chaplin’s World, Montreux and Chillon Castle with a guide, included entrances, and scenic Lake Geneva stops.

“My husband and I had a very good time on this trip. We had a very professional driver, who knew to organize and plan the entire drive very efficiently. My husband and I appreciated Basis’s friendly personality very much”

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