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Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.
Continue along the lake, passing the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. 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. Drive down to the charming Old Town for your guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
After saying goodbye to your tour guide, embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.
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.
Your tour ends at Bürkliplatz, at the same point where you boarded the cruise.
Itinerary
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Zurich (Pass by)
Meet your tour guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and start the journey through the city of Zurich.
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, Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.), 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 for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and the professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
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
Say goodbye to your tour guide and embark on a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide while enjoying the scenic views of the lakeside villas and lidos.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
- Routing might have to be amended due to construction work or public events
- If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
- The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.
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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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