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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join a captivating walking tour through Zürich's historic city center, where medieval charm meets modern vibrancy. Begin in the bustling Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues, before wandering through the picturesque alleys of the Altstadt (Old Town) with its cobblestone streets and centuries-old buildings. Discover landmarks like the Grossmünster Cathedral, with its iconic twin towers, and the Fraumünster, famous for Chagall's stained-glass windows. Pause at Lindenhof Hill for stunning views over the Limmat River, and end your stroll along the riverside promenade, soaking in Zürich's blend of history, art, and culture.
• choose a optional 1-hour cruise on lake Zürich with your tourguide
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English speaking Swiss tourguide
drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
all necessary street car tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
ticket for 1-hour lake boat cruise (when option selected)
Food or drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich HB, Bahnhofpl., 8001 Zürich, Switzerland Zürich Hauptbahnhof (often shortened to Zürich HB, or just HB; Zürich Main Station or Zürich Central Station) is the largest railway station in Switzerland. Zürich is a major railway hub, with services to and from across Switzerland and neighbouring countries such as Germany, Italy, Austria, and France. The station was originally constructed as the terminus of the Spanisch Brötli Bahn, the first railway built completely within Switzerland. 10 minutes
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named the Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide 30 minutes
Lindenhofplatz, Zurich, Switzerland The Lindenhof, in the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, is the historical site of the Roman castle, and the later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz. It is situated on Lindenhof hill, on the left side of the Limmat at the Schipfe 10 minutes
Fraumunster Church, Zurich, Switzerland The Fraumünster is a church in Zürich which was built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women which was founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard. 15 minutes
Grossmunster, Zurich, Switzerland The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches in the city (the others being the Fraumünster, Predigerkirche, and St. Peterskirche). Its congregation forms part of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich 10 minutes
Niederdorf, Zurich, Switzerland The Niederdorf was the least developed part of the medieval city 20 minutes
Paradeplatz, Zurich, Switzerland Paradeplatz is a square on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Switzerland and has become synonymous with wealth and the Swiss banks, being the location of the headquarters of both UBS and Credit Suisse. 5 minutes
Buerkliplatz, Zurich, Switzerland Bürkliplatz is a town square in Zürich, Switzerland. It is named after Arnold Bürkli, and is one of nodal points of the road and public transportation, and of the lake shore promenades that were built between 1881 and 1887 10 minutes
Opernhaus Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland The Zürich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zürich. Located at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891 5 minutes
Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland ETH Zurich has a world-class reputation in academia and industry, particular in science and technology. It regularly ranks among the top three to five universities in Europe and one of the top 15 to 20 globally 15 minutes
Limmatquai, Zurich, Switzerland Limmatquai is a street in the Swiss city of Zürich. It is named after the Limmat, and it follows the right-hand (eastern) bank of that river for about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) through the Altstadt, or historical core, of the city. The street was once important for both road and public transportation, but today sections of it form a pedestrian zone shared with Zürich's trams 20 minutes
Lake Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Optional one hour lake boat cruise along the bay of Zürich 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
robert_s
29 Sep 2024
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the experience. Learned a great deal about the history of Zurich.
bretg
04 May 2024
Great tour. Loved the stories. Conscientious of our pace. Saw things we would have walked right past. Highly recommend.
FOUR L POWER GA... C
10 Dec 2023
I reviewed this tour and the reply i get was that i did not experience this tour,first i will not be able to post a review if i didnt book this tour..i would like to attach a copy of my booking and the booking number.With all honesty we had the most stressful day during our 22 day stay in Switzerland.This tour is really terrible,like the title of my review i said, it is such a waste ot time and money.
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