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How did faith and resilience endure in Zurich’s old streets? Walk Neumarkt, Brunngasse, Lindenhof, Paradeplatz and Löwenstrasse Synagogue with a Private Licensed Guide.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover Jewish Zurich with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
- See Neumarkt, Brunngasse and Froschaugasse in Zurich Old Town
- Learn how Jewish life shaped Zurich’s medieval and modern identity
- Explore Lindenhof, Münsterhof and Paradeplatz through Jewish history
- Admire Löwenstrasse Synagogue from outside and reflect on heritage
Explore Zurich’s Jewish heritage on a Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide. Walk through the atmospheric Old Town, from medieval lanes to the Löwenstrasse Synagogue, and see how faith, trade and memory shaped the city. Book now and discover a deeper side of Zurich!
The tour ends near the Löwenstrasse Synagogue, viewed from outside, where your guide will connect Zurich’s Jewish past with its modern community.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your Guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Neumarkt
A 2-hour tour of Zurich’s former Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Our story begins in the historical Neumarkt quarter, once the center of Jewish life in Zurich. Learn about the first Jews who settled in Switzerland in the 13th century and the impact of their expulsion in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See Schauplatz Brunngasse - a medieval home of Hebrew scholars and discover other traces of Jewish life in Froschaugasse, which was known as Judengasse (the Jewish Alley) in the Middle Ages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Pass Zurich's Town Hall and learn about the impact of the government’s decision to expel Jewish people in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Fraumunster Church
Cross the Limment River and head to Lindenhof in the historic city center. Soak in the medieval atmosphere of Munsterof town square and see the landmark Fraumünster Church, which played a pivotal role in Swiss Reformation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Paradeplatz
Discover the modern center of Swiss banking operations in Paradeplatz
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century. Come and experience Jewish life in Zurich!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
- For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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