Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

3.5
(54 reviews)
Zurich, Switzerland

3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's financial district. Enjoy views of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.

Continue along the lake past the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and University of Zurich. Tour districts with stately mansions from past eras and experience the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Drive down to the Old Town for a guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and the Fraumünster, known for Chagall's stained glass windows.

Embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent one-hour scenic cruise past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Guests with the FIFA ticket can continue after the cruise to explore football history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays at their own pace.

What's Included

Guided walking tour of the Old Town
Independent lake cruise with audio guide (to download on your own device)
FIFA Museum admission incl. audio-guide (when the option is selected)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
Partly guided tour by a professional guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Best of Switzerland Tours AG

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.

End point

Your tour ends at Bürkliplatz, at the same point where you boarded the cruise.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 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
  • 1
    Lake 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
  • 2
    Old Town

    Next, enjoy a guided walking tour through Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the historic guild houses, see the famous St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and visit the Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches, renowned for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lake 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
  • 4

    Only if option selected: After the scenic Lake Zurich cruise, explore the FIFA Museum independently and discover the history of football through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays. Experience iconic moments, learn about legendary players, and enjoy multimedia presentations that bring the sport’s rich heritage to life.

    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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Cancellation Policy

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

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