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- Duration5 hr
- Guide languagesGerman, English, Spanish
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Overview
See all the main sights of Switzerland's cultural capital as your delxue motor coach takes you for a drive around Zurich. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alps on your way to visit the rose gardens, deer park and castle in the village of Rapperswil, before enjoying a leisurely 2.25 hour boat cruise (unescorted) on Lake Zurich.
What's included
- 2.25 hour cruise on lake Zurich
- Local guide
- WiFi on board
- Sightseeing Tour by Bus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
Zurich
Passing by
Check in for your tour at the bus parking Sihlquai and board the luxury coach.
- 2
Old Town
Passing by
This tour shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings! Start with a guided city tour of Zurich which shows you the commercial center, a section of the Old Town, Fraumuenster Church from the outside, historical Limmatquai and the university district.
- 3
Rapperswil
1 hr 15 min
Drive along the Hoehenstrasse which offers spectacular views into the Alps, we then drive to Rapperswil which is named the 'City of Roses'.
- 4
Schloss Rapperswil
15 min
The charming little town of Rapperswil offers unique attractions for visitors - the Rose Gardens, the Castle, the deer park on the Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town.
- 5
Lake Zurich
2 hr
After a guided orientation tour and some time at leisure in Rapperswil, enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Lake of Zurich (unescorted). There is a restaurant on board for your convenience. First possible boat back is scheduled to arrive at 3:25pm at Zurich Buerkliplatz Pier.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing’.
End point
After the cruise, the tour will finish at 'Bürkliplatz pier'
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
3.2
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- Janine_S · Oct 2026
Beautiful place
It would have been nicer I think to see more of Zurich the town instead of seeing so much of Rapperswil.It would have been nice to have seen Tina Turner's home there or other noteworthy persons. It was fun though as it was nice seeing the hillsides and the stories etc. The boat ride was fun too and was more enjoyable as we were able to order lunch while enjoying the beauty around us.
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- Nancy_F · Oct 2025
Disappointing
The town was quaint but the rose garden was no better than my own garden. The tour boat coming home was not a tour boat but the local ferry that stopped in ten towns to drop off and pick up passengers going to Zurich. It was very deceptive to pretend it was a boat tour.
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- Maurice_C · Oct 2025
The boat and bus tour was...
The boat and bus tour was divine! Jeanine our tour guide was a delight! The old town was interesting and had many shopping and dining options. The scenery during the boat ride was incredible. Just a note, you are on your own during the boat ride. Jeanine and the others continue on another tour.
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- Wafa_A · Sep 2025
Not a positive experience
Was not up to expectations although the tour guide lady was sweet but the tour office people were not as helpful. However I don’t recommend it
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- John_H · Sep 2025
The guide needed better...
The guide needed better English language skillls and the Zürich tour was very limited for interesting information. The overall experience was disappointing
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- angel_in_the_tropics · Sep 2025
Just Nice Four Hours Away from Zurich City Center
As mentioned in other reviews, this is not really a city tour of Zurich. We simply flew by Zurich landmarks on a big coach bus without really stopping. You're just driving by on the way to Rapperswil, a lovely small village on the upper part of Lake Zurich. The drive is nice, though, as you can see great sights is the lake from above as you make your way to Rapperswil. The boat ride back has several stops, and doesn't have any type of tour associated with it. Plan accordingly. It takes 2 hours to make your way back to Zurich if you choose to return via this ferry method. While it wasn't a completely lost 4 hours, it was a disappointment we didn't get more of a Zurich tour. "The Great Tour of Zurich" is a misleading title in my opinion. If you're wanting more of a Zurich city center tour this one is NOT it.
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