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Painted townhouses and bay windows line the square in Stein am Rhein

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Stein am Rhein Private Tours from Zurich or Lucerne

Stein am Rhein private tours combine the painted old town with the Rhine Falls, Rheinau or Rapperswil. Choose by departure base, group size and what is included.

  • Old town walks and day trips
  • Departure points and inclusions explained
  • Plan castle visits, museums and transport

Choose Stein am Rhein private tours around specific places

Stein am Rhein private tours are useful when your plans combine the painted houses around Rathausplatz with another destination. The town's bay windows and facades offer a different experience from the Rhine Falls, while some itineraries add Rheinau or Rapperswil. Private transport connects those stops in a single arrangement. The choice starts with which places you want to visit and the type of accompaniment you want.

The six options here have different passenger limits, departure bases and inclusions. Two include a waterfall boat ride; some provide a guide and driver, while others provide a driver. Prices are displayed starting prices in CHF per group, as of November 2026, with the relevant maximum party size. A couple wanting guided sightseeing and a party of six travelling together will therefore be comparing different packages.

Private trips to Stein

For a Rhine Falls boat ride included, choose the guided option for two or the Rheinau route for up to three. The Lucerne departure suits a different starting base, while the Rapperswil trip combines two towns.

Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in Swiss francs (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.

Rocky island and cascading water at the Rhine Falls in Switzerland
Privatefrom CHF 1103 per group (up to 6)

Stein and Rhine Falls by van

  • 1 day
  • Hotel pickup and return in Zurich; details after availability check
  • Private driver and guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes VAN
  • Visit to Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein

A private trip for up to 6 people. The Rhine Falls boat ride costs extra.

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Colorful painted facades and bay windows at Stein am Rhein square
Privatefrom CHF 939 per group (up to 2)

Stein with a guide and Rhine Falls boat

  • 6 hours
  • Private address or hotel in Zurich; details after availability check
  • Expert local guide
  • 30-minute boat ride experience at Rhine Falls
  • Scenic stop and guided tour of Stein am Rhein

A private trip for up to 2 people, with free time to explore.

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Historic painted facades and two bay windows in Stein am Rhein
Privatefrom CHF 910 per group (up to 3)

Private guided day trip from Zurich

  • 8 hours
  • Hotel pickup and return in Zurich; details after availability check
  • 5 (1 reviews)
  • Professional local guide and driver
  • Personalized itinerary
  • Bottled water

A private trip to Stein and Rhine Falls for up to 3 people. Boat tickets cost extra.

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Riverside houses below a wooded hill in Stein am Rhein
Privatefrom CHF 910 per group (up to 3)

Stein and Rhine Falls from Lucerne

  • 10 hours
  • Hotel pickup and return in Lucerne; details after availability check
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Visit to Rhine Falls
  • Visit to Stein am Rhein

A private trip for up to 3 people. The optional Rhine Falls boat ride costs extra.

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View across Stein am Rhein and the river toward green countryside
Privatefrom CHF 910 per group (up to 3)

Rapperswil and Stein from Zurich

  • 10 hours
  • Pickup in Zurich; details after availability check
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • Visit to Rapperswil
  • Visit to Stein am Rhein

This private trip is for up to 3 people.

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Riverside houses and small boats in Stein am Rhein
Privatefrom CHF 590 per group (up to 3)

Stein, Rheinau and Rhine Falls

  • 6 hours
  • Pickup included; location after availability check
  • Guided tour
  • Boat ride at Rheinfall
  • Wi-Fi on board

This private group rate covers up to 3 people; the route includes the old town of Stein.

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Private itineraries with a Stein am Rhein visit

Travel with up to six people, choose a guided trip for two with a boat ride, or add Rheinau or Rapperswil. Compare the passenger limit, departure base and included experiences.

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Private departures from Zurich

Zurich is the base for most options. The up-to-six package and eight-hour itinerary include hotel pickup and return there. The guided trip for two also collects from a private address. Rapperswil and Stein are paired on another departure from Zurich. Check the precise collection address and selected vehicle option when booking.

A van with driver and guide for up to six

Starting at CHF 1,103 per group of up to six, this private outing visits the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein. It includes hotel pickup and return in Zurich, a private driver and guide, and transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes van. The offer is listed with one-day validity rather than a fixed number of sightseeing hours.

This is the relevant group limit when more than three of you want to travel together with a driver and guide. The waterfall boat ride is extra. Choose the package for its capacity and the two-destination programme, especially when your party wants to share the journey rather than split into smaller parties.

Six hours for two with guiding and a boat ride

The six-hour guided package starts at CHF 939 per group of up to two. It includes collection from a Zurich hotel or private address, return transport in a Mercedes V-Class and a local guide throughout. At the Rhine Falls, a 30-minute boat experience is included. Stein am Rhein has a guided visit and free time for exploring or a café stop.

For a couple wanting guidance and the boat within one package, those inclusions make the choice straightforward. Photo stops, bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi are also included. The free time is useful if you want part of the town visit to yourself after the guided portion. Museum visits remain a separate part of planning your time in Stein.

Six hours with Rheinau for up to three

Starting at CHF 590 per group of up to three, this itinerary brings together the Rhine Falls, Rheinau and Stein. The six-hour programme includes pickup, return transport, guiding, a waterfall boat ride, Rhine scenery and exploration of Stein's medieval old town. Mineral water and Wi-Fi are included on board.

This combination suits a small party wanting Rheinau as an additional stop. Vehicle descriptions cover different sizes, while the group price compared here remains for up to three guests. The extra destination is the main distinction from the guided package for two. Its included boat ride has its own description; the other package's 30-minute duration belongs to that specific option.

Eight hours with a local guide and driver

The eight-hour private itinerary starts at CHF 910 per group of up to three. Hotel pickup and return in Zurich, private transport, a professional local guide and driver, a personalised itinerary and bottled water are included. The destinations are the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein. Boat tickets are extra.

Choose this format when you want a longer guided day covering those two places. The time frame and accompanying guide distinguish it from the six-hour Rheinau combination. It is a useful comparison for travellers who value the eight-hour programme and guiding more than having a boat ticket within the package.

Ten hours pairing Rapperswil with Stein

The Rapperswil and Stein am Rhein trip starts from Zurich and costs from CHF 910 per group of up to three. Its ten-hour programme includes a private vehicle with a driver and visits to both towns. This is the option for travellers whose preferred combination is Rapperswil and Stein rather than a waterfall itinerary.

The service centres on transport with a driver. Use the old town guide to understand the painted facades and possible independent visits during your time in Stein. Select this outing for its stated pair of destinations and the time allocated to the complete day.

Starting from Lucerne with an English-speaking driver

If your base is Lucerne, the ten-hour trip visits the Rhine Falls and Stein with hotel pickup and return there. It starts at CHF 910 per group of up to three. A professional English-speaking driver is included, and the optional waterfall boat ride is extra.

The practical reason to choose this itinerary is its Lucerne departure. Your day begins at your accommodation in that city. It fits travellers who want transport with a driver to the two destinations from that base. For a different level of accompaniment, the Zurich package for two includes a local guide for the full six-hour programme.

Rhine Falls boat inclusions compared

At the Rhine Falls, the two-person six-hour package includes a 30-minute boat ride. The six-hour Rheinau combination also includes a boat ride. Boat tickets are extra on the up-to-six trip, the eight-hour itinerary and the Lucerne departure. This difference matters when comparing otherwise similar destination names.

These are waterfall boat experiences. A scheduled cruise from Stein on the Rhine and Untersee is a separate activity. The castle pictured here is at the waterfall; Hohenklingen Castle stands above Stein and has its own visit arrangements.

Castle above a wooded slope overlooking the rushing Rhine Falls

When a local small-group walk makes more sense

If you are already in Stein and chiefly want to understand the old town, the one-hour express walk from Untertor is a simpler choice. It starts at CHF 79 per person and includes a knowledgeable local, a small-group experience and personalised recommendations. You arrange your own travel to town and the rest of your day. For transport and several destinations together, the day trip comparison also covers a bus excursion and further private formats.

Questions about private itineraries

Which price covers up to six travellers?

The van outing with a driver and guide starts at CHF 1,103 per group of up to six, including hotel pickup and return in Zurich.

Which package includes a boat for two?

The six-hour guided option starts at CHF 939 per group of up to two, with a 30-minute waterfall boat ride and a local guide throughout.

Does the larger vehicle description extend the three-person price?

The Rheinau combination's compared tariff is from CHF 590 per group of up to three. That passenger limit belongs to this group price.

How long is the Lucerne departure?

The programme lasts ten hours and starts at CHF 910 per group of up to three, with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup and return in Lucerne.

Which trip includes Rapperswil?

The ten-hour departure from Zurich pairs Rapperswil and Stein am Rhein with a private vehicle and driver, from CHF 910 per group of up to three.

Stein am Rhein walks and day trips

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