- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr 30 min
- Guide languagesGerman, English
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Overview
Discover Zurich as the setting for more than 2,000 years of history. On this private walking tour, you will explore the Old Town through a personal, well-researched experience—without the time pressure of a large group. Your guide, Bruno, is an independent historian, a specialist in the Zurich Reformation and an accredited Fraumünster guide. Drawing on careful research, extensive knowledge and genuine enthusiasm, he brings historical events and connections to life in a clear and engaging way. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans, explore the picturesque Schipfe district and visit key landmarks including Lindenhof, Thermengasse, St. Peter’s Church, Fraumünster, the Wasserkirche, Grossmünster, the historic Ehgraben alleys and Niederdorf. Along the way, you will learn about faith, power, politics and everyday life in centuries past. As the tour is exclusively for your group, Bruno can adapt the experience to your interests, questions and preferred pace. The result is a vivid journey through time for anyone who wants to truly understand Zurich.
What's included
- Fraumünster Church admission fee
- Gratuities
- No food or drinks included.
Itinerary
- 1
Old Town
10 min
Walk through the Schipfe, one of Zurich’s oldest neighbourhoods. Between the River Limmat, narrow lanes and historic houses, discover how craftsmen and boatmen shaped everyday life in the medieval city.
- 2
Lindenhof Hill
15 min
At Lindenhof, discover Zurich’s Celtic and Roman origins. A Roman fort and customs station once stood here, followed later by medieval palatial buildings. Enjoy sweeping views over the River Limmat and Zurich’s Old Town.
- 3
Stop 3
10 min
See the remains of a Roman bathhouse. Thermengasse offers a vivid glimpse into how the inhabitants of ancient Turicum lived almost 2,000 years ago.
- 4
Rathausbrucke
5 min
On Rathausbrücke, experience Zurich’s historic centre along the River Limmat. Learn more about Zurich’s Town Hall and the development of the medieval marketplace between the two sides of the Old Town.
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
Visit Zurich’s oldest parish church, provided it is open. Learn about its famous 8.64-metre clock face, the former fire watch and the unusual ownership history of the church and its tower.
- 6
Fraumunster Church
20 minAdmission included
Inside the Fraumünster, discover the history of the abbey founded in 853, its last abbess, Katharina von Zimmern, and Marc Chagall’s famous cycle of stained-glass windows. Bruno is an accredited Fraumünster guide.
- 7
Hans Waldmann Statue
5 min
At the equestrian statue, hear the story of Hans Waldmann: a successful military commander, Mayor of Zurich and, ultimately, a powerful political figure who was overthrown. His fate reflects the conflicts and power struggles of late medieval Zurich.
- 8
Stop 8
15 min
Visit the Wasserkirche, provided it is open. Here, the legend of Zurich’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, is intertwined with the Reformation, the city’s first public library and the history of Zurich along the River Limmat.
- 9
Grossmunster
15 min
Inside the Grossmünster, you stand at one of the key sites of the Zurich Reformation. Learn how Huldrych Zwingli’s preaching transformed the city and made Zurich a major European centre of religious and political change.
- 10
Niederdorf
15 min
To conclude the tour, stroll through the lively Niederdorf district with its narrow lanes, historic houses and key sites of the Reformation. Stories and anecdotes connect Zurich’s past with the city of today.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the corner of Heiri-Steg and Uraniastrasse, near Rudolf Brun Bridge and directly in front of the Schweizer Heimatwerk. Your guide, Bruno, will meet you there. Alternatively, a meeting point at Zurich Main Station can be arranged in advance.
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Jet55404696086 · Aug 2026
Historical city tour with real depth
A very interesting and personal tour through Zurich. I particularly liked that the usual sights were not just checked off, but many historical connections and stories were explained that you would hardly learn on a normal city walk. Bruno obviously knows Zurich very well and talks with great enthusiasm about the old town, the Reformation, and the development of the city. At the same time, there remained enough room for questions and spontaneous topics. Anyone who wants to not just see Zurich, but really learn something about the city and its history, is in exactly the right place here.
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