Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
Avoid the crowd and get the undivided attention of your guide and discover the spectacular sights of Zurich and its surroundings by walking in a small group. Discover as a local the cultural and financial capital of Switzerland, enjoy a pleasant cruise on the crystal clear Lake Zurich, and admire awesome panoramic views overlooking the city, the lake, and the snow-capped Alps from one of the local little mountains. We offer you the chance to get the best of Zurich on shore, on water, and in the air! If you are ready to experience in one day what others are doing in 3, then join our tour! We're looking forward to welcoming you to Zurich! Families or larger groups (4+ people) contact us in order to check the availability.
Options
2025
What's included in Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We start the tour with a short funicular ride. The Polybahn takes us up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Here you will enjoy superb views of the city and you will learn interesting facts about ETH, education, science, and innovation in Switzerland.
Old Town
Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour by walking in a small group and by using excellent public transport. Enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse - Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive shopping avenues; Limmatquai - a vibrant dining area with many interesting Guild houses; Lindenhof - a former roman settlement and toll; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster - famous for its Chagall Windows, Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation has begun; ETH - whose most famous former student and professor are Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize laureates; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution.
Lindenhof Hill
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city. This glorious park has been known since the year 80 BC and is regarded as the origin of Zurich’s history. Thanks to its great view it’s also an ideal location for a great photo opportunity.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Aerial cable car or a train ride to a local little mountain (Felsenegg or Üetliberg).
- Nice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories
- Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Walking and public transportation use
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately: comfortable shoes for walking and water proof clothes in case of rain/snow. No umbrellas provided, please have your own.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Solo travelers please contact us in order to make a booking when this option is available.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Due to a good amount of walk the tour is not suitable for families with small children (under 6 years old)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 10:00 AM DEPARTURE POINT: front side of Swiss National Museum (LANDESMUSEUM) located 2 minutes away from Zurich Main Station (Zurich HB). The guide is meeting the guests next to the vertical panel "LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL". To get there take any of the the trams Nr. 4, 11, 13, 14, 17 (direction Zurich HB) and get off at the BAHNHOFQUAI/ZURICH HB stop. To reach the meeting point walk 2 minutes to the front side of the Museum.
End Points
- The tour is ending at the Main Station Zurich.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This is a WALKING TOUR! Check-in at 9:45 AM Departure is at 10:00 AM from LANDESMUSEUM (Swiss National Museum located at Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich). Swiss Punctuality is highly recommended. Your guide will meet you next to the vertical panel LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL -MUSEO NAZIONALE holding an iPad and your name will be displayed on it. Operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes, and bring an empty bottle for a water refill. Tour duration: 6 Hours. Ending point: Zurich HB