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Discover Switzerland’s cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich, including a half-hour cruise. Begin with a guided tour by coach, passing the National Museum, the financial district, and the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse. Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Hop on a half-hour sightseeing cruise across Lake Zurich, followed by a 15-minute walk along the shores of Lake Zürich. Conclude with a visit to the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate. Take the public bus and tramway back to the city centre of Zurich either with your tour guide or individually. With this experience, you get familiar with Zürich’s excellent public transport system and get a 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
The tour ends at the Zurich Main Train Station (Zürich HB). Please note that the return journey is by public transport. After the visit to the chocolate museum, you can opt to go back to the city with the tour guide or stay longer at the museum and return individually.
Itinerary
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Zurich (Pass by)
Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.
Admission ticket free -
Bahnhofstrasse (Pass by)
Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Admission ticket free -
1Lake Zurich
Enjoy the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Zürichberg (Pass by)
Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area.Look out over the Alps before heading to the university quarter, where you'll see Zurich's art museum and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology before entering the Old Town.
Admission ticket free -
2Old Town
Next, take a picture stop in Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the patriarchal guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Lake Zurich
Embark on a half-hour sightseeing cruise on the picturesque Lake of Zurich.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Lindt Home of Chocolate
After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water, enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The visit includes an interactive audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum with chocolate tasting and time for a coffee in the Lindt Café and some souvenir shopping in the world's largest chocolate shop.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Zurich (Pass by)
Your tour will conclude with a ride by public transport (bus, tram, or boat) to Zurich Main Station.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events
- The tour is not suitable for guests with a severe nut allergy
- The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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