Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains

Overview

Zürich is Switzerland’s “kleintropolis“. That is what Max Frisch, a native author and architect, called this place: a small metropolis. Even though the city has grown substantially since Max’s time, on this self-guided audio tour you’ll discover just how well the description still fits! This walk begins on the Bahnhofstrasse, at the edge of the old town. I’ll lead you along cobblestone streets beside the Limmat River and show you where the Romans and Carolingians settled. We’ll end the tour firmly in the present day at Paradeplatz near Lake Zurich. The tour includes stories, facts and legends like: • Where Zurich’s wealth has come from for the last 2,000 from a Roman toll station to private banking • Medieval Zurich’s guild houses and the Craftsman Revolution • Charlemagne, his horse and a few headless saints • King Ludwig‘s daughters and a stag with glowing antlers • Two brothers different paths to success in the chocolate industry

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

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   The tour begins outside the Urania Sternwarte.

2. 2

   Stop 2

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   The tour passes through Spielplatz Lindenhof.

3. 3

   Stop 3

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   The tour takes you to the top of Lindenhof hill.

4. 4

   Stop 4

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   The tour passes by the Church of St. Peter on St. Peterhofstatt.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Passing by

   The tour passes by the Roman Baths in Zurich.

6. 6

   Stop 6

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   The tour passes by Zürich's Town Hall.

7. 7

   Grossmunster

   Passing by

   The tour passes by the Grossmünster.

8. 8

   Stop 8

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   The tour passes over Zurich's Quaibrücke bridge where you'll have a lovely view of Zurich Lake.

9. 9

   Fraumunster Church

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   The tour passes Fraumünster Church

10. 10

    Paradeplatz

    Passing by

    The tour ends at Paradeplatz.

Meeting point and pickup

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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