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Zurich is much more than just Switzerland’s financial heart.
On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll be introduced to a side of the city that you won’t hear about in guidebooks. You'll go back 500 years to a time when executioners lived on the outskirts of the medieval city but were part of the fabric of daily life. You'll learn about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
You’ll also see where people were tortured in Zurich and find out about the methods of execution that they faced. Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church. You’ll also see Zurich's Town Hall where death sentences were announced, and find out where a person could take their last sip of wine before being executed.
Please note: This tour isn't suitable for people with mobility issues and children younger than 16.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This self-guided audio tour ends in Paradeplatz. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided audio tour ends in Herkulesbrunnen.
Itinerary
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While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Fraumünster Church.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Felix & Regula Martyr stone.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Grossmünsterplatz.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Täufergedenkplatte.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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