Our partners, and how we stay free.
RealSwitzerland is free for you because some booking links pay us a small commission when you complete a purchase. You pay the same price either way — commission comes out of the partner's margin, never on top of your bill.
How we choose partners
We only partner with operators that meet three criteria: reliable booking & refund policies, fair pricing (we spot-check against the official operator), and strong real-world reviews. A higher commission never moves a partner up the page.
Editorial independence
Stories, guides, and rankings are written without partner input. When possible we always show the official operator first, so you can compare. If we like an activity, we say so — if we don't, we don't list it.
Primary partners
GetYourGuide
8%Europe's largest tours & activities marketplace. Commission is paid by GetYourGuide, not added to the price you pay.
Visit getyourguide.comViator
8%Viator (a TripAdvisor company) covers many of the same activities. We show whichever partner has better availability or price at the time.
Visit viator.comBooking.com
25% of Booking.com's profitAccommodation links go through Booking.com. You pay the same price either way; we earn a small share of Booking's profit.
Visit booking.comKlook
5%Popular for travellers coming from Asia — often has exclusive deals on rail passes and ski passes.
Visit klook.comSwissActivities
3–5%Switzerland's largest leisure activities marketplace. Commission (3–5%) is paid by SwissActivities, not added to the price you pay.
Visit swissactivities.comSupporting partners
Omio
2-6%For train, bus, and transfer bookings within Europe. We display Omio alongside the official SBB for comparison.
Visit omio.comMusement
5–6% (or 50% margin share via Travelpayouts)Musement (TUI Group) covers cultural experiences across Switzerland — particularly strong on museum entries, CERN, and historical sites. Commission is paid by Musement, not added to your price.
Visit musement.comCivitatis
8–10% (free tours earn €1/person aged 12+)Civitatis specialises in guided tours and free walking tours across European cities. Pays commission even on free tours (€1 per participant). No intermediary — commission paid directly.
Visit civitatis.comSpecialist partners
Rentalcars.com
6-10%Car hire for mountain passes and off-the-rail itineraries. Powered by Booking Holdings.
Visit rentalcars.comSwiss Travel Pass (Interrail)
5%Official re-seller of the Swiss Travel Pass. Commission helps us keep the rail-tips content free.
Visit interrail.euFrequently asked
Do I pay more if I book through your link?
No. Prices through our affiliate links are the same as going direct — sometimes cheaper, when partners run promos. The commission comes out of the partner's share.
Can partners pay to be featured?
No. Rankings, featured picks, and editorial coverage are not for sale. If an activity is great we list it. If it's not, we don't.
How do I book without supporting the site?
Every activity page shows the official operator's website directly, usually at the top. Go straight there and we earn nothing — no hard feelings.
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