Zurich Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise

Overview

Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to enjoy the nearby nature oases and to relax on a ferry cruise? This is the tour that offers you a good introduction to Zurich, great photo opportunities, and a 90-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. SUMMER (April - October) tour starts 9:45 AM at LANDESMUSEUM (Museumstrasse 2); WINTER (November - March) tour starts at 11:45 AM at LIMMATHOF Hotel (Limmatquai 142).

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 minAdmission included

   After a short funicular ride, we will reach Polyterasse, the place where the tour begins. After a short introduction to the city, you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Old Town and the Alps.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that offers glorious views of the Old Town, Grossmünster, City Hall, the Limmat river, the University of Zurich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

3. 3

   Paradeplatz

   15 min

   Visit the heart of the financial disctrict, the headquarters of some of the largest Swiss Banks, and stroll along Bahnhofstrasse - an exclusive shopping avenue.

4. 4

   Old Town

   1 hr

   A guided walking tour can enrich your experience of an unfamiliar city and the experience is likely to feel more intimate on a small group tour. Strolling around the heart of Zurich you'll get familiarised with the highlights of this medieval town and our guide will bring a deep historical, cultural and entertaining perspective to it.

5. 5

   Lake Zurich

   1 hr 30 minAdmission included

   After the city tour, we are heading to Burkliplatz to take the ferry for a 90 minutes cruise on Lake Zurich. You'll pass nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and you will admire one of the most expensive areas along the "Golden Coast", where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.

6. 6

   Fraumunster Church

   10 min

   Its most stunning treasures are the stained glass windows: those in the north transept are by Augusto Giacometti and the five-part cycle in the chancel and rosette in the southern transept the works of Marc Chagall.

Meeting point and pickup

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• SUMMER TOURS (April - October) The guide welcomes the guests in front of the LANDESMUSEUM (Swiss National Museum) located on Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich (across Zurich HB). The guide holds an iPad with the names on it. Check-in is at 09:40 AM and departure is at 9:45 AM. Swiss punctuality is highly recommended. WINTER TOURS (November - March) The guide welcomes the guests in front of Hotel LIMMATHOF located on Limmatqaui 142, 8001 Zurich (Tram/Bus stop CENTRAL or 3 min to walk from Zurich HB). To spot the hotel from a distance, look at the CAMPARI advertisement on top of the building by the river. The guide holds an iPad and your name will be displayed on it. Check-in is at 11:45 AM and departure is at 12 PM. Swiss punctuality is highly recommended.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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