Best of Zurich old town at your pace!

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

This is my own favourite tour in Zurich!
I'll show you the most exciting parts of Zurich's old town. Sightseeing the way you want it, at your own pace, with nice spots for pictures, and much more. At about half of the tour, we will have a break - for coffee, ice cream, sandwiches or whatever you might like! It's a walking tour of approximately 3-4 hours, a good start for your stay!
The tour is open to anybody, and all free. The only thing you need is a ticket for Zurich's "zone 110", and a pair of shoes!
Only adults (18+) are charged. It's a group walk, with a group price. So your price depends on how many we are!

What's Included

Fee for the guide
Beverages, Sandwiches, Snacks or Ice cream are excluded.
I recommend a 24-hours ticket for the zone 110, or a swiss pass, unless you really like walking, and good shoes! For the tour, you need just a ticket for the funicular, which can be bought on tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is in the hall of the main station, under the angel, at 9:30 am or 2 pm.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zurich HB

    Meeting point is under the angel, which is an installation under the roof, in the old part of the station. It's nowadays one of Zurich's most used squares, and different installations are happing there, from art to beach volley ball. The federal railway center, some stores and restaurants are located there as well.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We visit main station Zurich, which is as well a shopping center. There you can find all information about your trips in Switzerland

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We just have a look at the front side. It has been finished in 1898, as a national museum. In the courtyard, happenings like the Rundfunk or the Illuminarium take place.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Coming form the Landesmuseum, we cross the Limmat and have a nice view to Zurich's River area. We take the funicular at Central and have another nice view from the polyterrace!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    From Central, we take the funicular (free to use with a ticket zone 110), which brings us to one of Zurich's best viewpoints. After a short stop, we walk downhills to Predigerplatz.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    An example of an abolished monastery. Nowadays used as the University's library. From there we proceed to Hirschenplatz, one of the hearths of Zurich old town.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Just a quick explanation of what DADA was and the use of the building today.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    A quick explanation, and we enter to stay some 10 minutes in all (if open at the moment). We don't climb the tower, as there is an extra fee to pay for. We continue to the Wasserkirche.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We have a short stop, maybe even a snack or some ice cream, at the lake Zurich. from there, we proceed to the Burkliplatz, and have a nice view on the steamers and the lakeside

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Once a part of Zurich's defense, now it's used as a Restaurant.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    The original abbey was founded in 853. 874, the original church was finished. Relics of Felix and Regula were placed here, coming form the Grossmunster. The old abbey it self was demolished in 1898, for the Stadthaus. Chagall's and Giacometti's windows are notable. We don't enter, as there is a fee to pay.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 12

    The actual building replaced an older church in 1100, and is actually being renovated. It's famous for its baroque interior, and has europe's biggest clock on the four sides of the tower. Rudolf Brun, Zurich's first mayor, was buried here in 1360. We have a look form the outside. We continue to have a short stop at the Paradeplatz, Zurich's economical hearth. There was the Credit Suisse, and UBS is there, as well as Lindt & Sprüngli's dependence.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    We visit the Lindenhof, which is a fantastic spot for taking pictures, calm, greenish and above the city! From there, we have a walk to Paradeplatz, with Lindt & Sprüngli!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Bahnhofstrasse

    We have a little last quiet walk along all the shops in Zurich's expensive main street. If we are a little tired, we take a tram back to Zurich main station.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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