Mysteries of Zurich Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Zurich with little-known stories and curiosities at every turn. Though your guide will address (among others) some heavy topics, they are delivered with lightheartedness, so we're able to stay thoughtful, draw lessons, and keep the mood lively. The accompanying mindset is "There is much beauty here, because there is much beauty everywhere." (Rilke)

Note: Please bring comfortable footwear.

What's Included

English-speaking guide
And snacks available to purchase during the stops.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Let's meet in front of Ganymede statue (the shephard boy and the eagle) at Bürkliplatz. Address is: Bürkliplatz, Bürkliterrasse, Zurich, CH 8001.

End point
Lindenhof

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ganymed

    Where myth meets menace: hear Ganymed's story and watch the black‑headed gulls that patrol the square. It's also a perfect spot for photos.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Let your imagination soar: picture the now vanished tower that once held a robber baron, hear of witch hunts and Anabaptists, and learn of an unexpected escape.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the Zurich's patron saints, and what happened to the Water Church during Reformation. Bonus: a very unceremonial heist and strange commemorations.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Grossmunster

    Spotlight is shared between a king guided by omens and a figure of iconoclasm. There will be no time to sample the milk‑soup that halted a war, but we'll tell its story.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Munsterbrucke

    Next: how Napoleon's power play provoked a backlash, who were the cabbage knaves, and an intro to a festival that is all about being wicked to keep wickedness at bay.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hans Waldmann Statue

    Meet two controversial figures: two wildly different ways to handle life's pressures.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Fraumunster Church

    Hear the legend of a stag linked to the founding and the "firestarter" who sabotaged it.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Peter's Church

    Discover what record St. Peter holds, what's hidden in the crypt and what sparked a coup d'état. Bonus: a story from local folklore.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lindenhof Hill

    Walk up to the Masonic Lodge: at the top of the hill, admire the statue of the woman who outwitted a duke to save Zurich - then finish with a stunning panoramic view of the Old Town and the Limmat.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Town Hall (Rathaus) (Pass by)

    Discover where in Zurich political telenovelas play out and which enlightened figure faced trial here. Bonus: an anecdote from General Stuppa's era.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    A virtual museum: Think like one of Agatha Christie's famous sleuths - explore the moment Swiss police realised crime was more than just about missing cheese.

    7 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Cabaret Voltaire (Pass by)

    What stifles our creativity? Explore art not bound by logic and the quirky group that sparked Dada - who they were and why they rebelled.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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