- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr 30 min
- Guide languagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
- Instant confirmationMobile ticket
Free cancellation
You book and pay on Viator, our booking partner, at the same price as booking with them directly.
Overview
The Best Way to Discover Zurich: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a world-famous Swiss chocolate on Bahnhofstrasse or enjoy the panoramic views from Lindenhof Hill and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Landesmuseum, Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof Hill, St. Peter Church, Town Hall, Zurich Lake, Opera House, Grossmünster, Neumarkt, and Zurich Old Town.
What's included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Zurich. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Itinerary
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at the Landesmuseum for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere. Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3.7km walk (~47 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the iconic Grossmünster or the scenic Opera House to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 to 3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks. Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year. Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history at sites like St. Peter Church (featuring Europe's largest clock face). Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.
What you'll see
- Landesmuseum
- Grossmunster
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Burkliplatz
- Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank
- Grossmunster
- Old Town
- Lindenhof Hill
- St. Peter's Church
- Town Hall (Rathaus)
- Opernhaus Zurich
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.
- Download the App: Get the World City Trail app from the App Store or Play Store. Locate Your Ticket Number: Open your booking confirmation PDF. Your login code will be either a 10-digit number, or start with "BR-" followed by 10 digits, or "VIA-" followed by 10 digits. Log In: In the app, select "Create" and enter your details. Use the ticket number as your Booking Reference. Timing: Your code becomes active 24 hours before your selected booking date. You will not be able to log in earlier than this. Customize Your Walk: Once logged in, you can choose your own start and end points and customize your route based on your location. Instant Help: If you face any issues, chat with us at worldcitytrail.com/chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the live chat is our only official support channel.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- 54JP · Sep 2026
Very fun way to learn and explore!
Very fun way to learn and explore!
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- Meander07073250729 · Aug 2026
Unique
The tour is really fun, especially because you can do it at your own pace and, of course, always deviate along the way to see something else. Furthermore, it is very informative, and the puzzles make it really fun. All in all, I can only recommend it! :)
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- manuelcR4055PQ · Jul 2026
Treasure hunt
Super treasure hunt, very accessible and quick in the middle of the old town
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- Nancy C · Jul 2025
Nice, easy, inexpensive self-guided exploration.
This was a fun way to kill a couple hours, while seeing some historic sites. We only did half of the scavenger hunt because we stopped to shop and then had to get ready for dinner. If we had stayed another day we would have finished.
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- jsmiffy · Apr 2025
Great Family Fun
It was a great way to see the sights of Zurich. Loved that we could start at a time and place that suited us. Good fun with children helping to work out the answers.
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- Svenja T · Apr 2025
Varied and informative
It was quite fun and nice to explore the city so independently. Some puzzles were unclear, so it was a bit frustrating. Especially since the tips didn't really help. Most of it was cool and varied.
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