- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration5 hr – 7 hr
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
- Instant confirmationMobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
This experience combines rich history, scenic beauty, sweet indulgence, and a relaxing lakeside adventure. We’ll start with a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walking tour through Zurich’s charming Old Town, where you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind landmarks like the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and the famous Bahnhofstrasse. Along the way, we’ll stop at three traditional Swiss confiseries to sample a variety of handcrafted chocolates—from silky pralines to unique seasonal creations—adding a delicious layer to your Zurich discovery. You’ll also enjoy a stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps. Next, take a peaceful boat cruise across Lake Zurich, enjoying panoramic views of the city, surrounding mountains, and lakeside villages. - Guided walking tour of Zurich’s historic Old Town - Visits to 3 traditional confiseries with chocolate tasting - Scenic photo stop overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps - Relaxing boat cruise on Lake Zurich
What's included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- Local Private Guide
- 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Zürich
- Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Basel SBB Station
1 hrAdmission included
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a 1 hour train ride until Zurich
- 2
Zurich
3 hr
While in Zurich, we’ll guide you through a 2.5 to 3-hour walking tour of the city’s highlights. Stroll through the charming Old Town, discover iconic landmarks like the Grossmünster and Fraumünster, and explore the elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
- 3
Lake Zurich
1 hrAdmission included
Next, we’ll board a boat for a scenic cruise on Lake Zurich of about 1 hours
- 4
Basel SBB Station
1 hrAdmission included
Return to our starting point Basel SBB train station
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point (in front of big picture)
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Jessie B · Dec 2025
Zürich tour
Our guide was wonderful. She was very nice and informative. We were a little jet-lagged so the boat tour was not as amazing as we hoped it would be. It required multiple stops as we moved around the lake. It provided a good overview of the old part of Zürich.
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- M4963AIemmar · Oct 2025
I want to repeat this tour! LOVE IT
I loved this tour! Switzerland Viva Tours organized everything really well. Our guide, Marcela, was knowledgeable, kind, and fun. We didn’t feel rushed, and the chocolate stores were special and unique. There were plenty of options, and we tried many chocolates with different flavors. Zurich was impressive, so much history and a very elegant city. We highly recommend this tour!
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- anabK9568UH · May 2025
A Perfect Day in Zurich with Friends and Chocolate
This tour is a must! I went with two friends, and we’re all in our 60s. The guide was very patient with my walking needs and incredibly friendly with us. Zurich is such a beautiful city, and the Lindt museum is marvelous. It’s definitely worth it!
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