Banks and notorious clients: Stories about the Gnomes of Zurich

5.0
(24 reviews)
Zurich, Switzerland

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Switzerland is internationally known for beautiful landscapes, quality products such as exquisite watches and delicious chocolates as well as for its professional financial industry. Bankers are sometimes referred to as the gnomes of Zurich because they discretely manage the assets of their clients thanks to the legendary banking secrecy.

Listen to exciting stories about some of the most notorious clients (such as dictators, fraudsters and other criminals) of the gnomes of Zurich.

The 90-minute walking tour takes you through the heart of the Swiss financial center. You will be accompanied by a very experienced compliance expert, who presents this topic in a compact and entertaining way.

What's Included

Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is a tiny park with a water fountain, which is located between the hotel "Baur au Lac" on Talstrasse and the Bürkliplatz on Bahnhofstrasse. The guide is waiting in front of the fountain with a sign "Gnomes of Zurich".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Paradeplatz

    From the starting point we walk to Paradeplatz, along the Bahnhofstrasse and some of its side streets back to the starting point. Your guide will tell you stories about the Gnomes of Zurich and some of their notorious customers.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Running Tours
Crime Tours
Seasonal
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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