- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
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Free cancellation
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Overview
Year after year, Zurich ranks among the most liveable cities in the world. But why? The answer isn't just in the healthcare or school system — it's in the streets, the parks, the fountains and waterways that bring the city to life. Discover Zurich through the eyes of your guide, landscape architect Marta, who will take you to scenic spots and reveal the stories behind its hidden gems. Blending urban planning and landscape design, your guide will show you how an architect created a whale's ribcage to protect a park, how an apparently wild riverbank is actually planned down to the millimeter, and how citizens vote — referendum by referendum — to decide what kind of city they want. On this walk you will: • Learn how glaciers and history shaped today's Zurich • Walk shaded paths, waterside routes and hidden gardens • Hear Zurich's honest story: successes, failures, what still awaits Ideal for curious travellers who want to discover Zurich's secret green city with a landscape architect.
What's included
- Tour through Zürich's green spaces, waterways and urban highlights with a landscape architect guide.
- Visual materials and architectural sketches shown on-site
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
See why this busy square has become a symbol of Zurich’s greener urban future.
- 2
Stop 2
10 min
Discover the fascinating story behind the design of this station.
- 3
Lake Zurich
20 min
Explore Zurich’s changing relationship with its lake and how it became today’s iconic waterfront.
- 4
Stop 4
Passing by
Follow this hidden waterside path and discover the traces of the past around you.
- 5
Stop 5
Passing by
Meet the Sihl, a quiet-looking river with a powerful and unpredictable side.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at Heimplatz, between the kiosk and the statue in the centre of the square.You'll spot your guide easily — just look for the lady in green trousers! Getting there: — By tram or bus: stop "Kunsthaus" (lines 3, 5, 8, 9) — By train: Stadelhofen station, 5-minute walk
End point
The tour ends on the banks of the Sihl River, less than a five-minute walk from Zurich Central Station.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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