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See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake 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.
Itinerary
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Zurich (Pass by)
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city 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 a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Zurichberg (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 professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
Admission ticket free -
2Old Town
Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe, located on St Peter's Church, and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Travel along the picturesque Gold Coast by coach to Meilen, where you will board the ferry and cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Felsenegg
Continue your tour to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Zurich (Pass by)
Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends again in central Zurich in the early evening.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: On the following dates, the Felsenegg cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance: 2–4 November 2026; 11–15 January 2027; 18–22 January 2027; 25–29 January 2027; and 1-5 February 2027
- Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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