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- German
- English
Discover Zurich as the setting for more than 2,000 years of history. On this private walking tour, you will explore the Old Town through a personal, well-researched experience—without the time pressure of a large group.
Your guide, Bruno, is an independent historian, a specialist in the Zurich Reformation and an accredited Fraumünster guide. Drawing on careful research, extensive knowledge and genuine enthusiasm, he brings historical events and connections to life in a clear and engaging way.
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans, explore the picturesque Schipfe district and visit key landmarks including Lindenhof, Thermengasse, St. Peter’s Church, Fraumünster, the Wasserkirche, Grossmünster, the historic Ehgraben alleys and Niederdorf. Along the way, you will learn about faith, power, politics and everyday life in centuries past.
As the tour is exclusively for your group, Bruno can adapt the experience to your interests, questions and preferred pace. The result is a vivid journey through time for anyone who wants to truly understand Zurich.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the corner of Heiri-Steg and Uraniastrasse, near Rudolf Brun Bridge and directly in front of the Schweizer Heimatwerk. Your guide, Bruno, will meet you there. Alternatively, a meeting point at Zurich Main Station can be arranged in advance.
Itinerary
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1Old Town
Walk through the Schipfe, one of Zurich’s oldest neighbourhoods. Between the River Limmat, narrow lanes and historic houses, discover how craftsmen and boatmen shaped everyday life in the medieval city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lindenhof Hill
At Lindenhof, discover Zurich’s Celtic and Roman origins. A Roman fort and customs station once stood here, followed later by medieval palatial buildings. Enjoy sweeping views over the River Limmat and Zurich’s Old Town.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See the remains of a Roman bathhouse. Thermengasse offers a vivid glimpse into how the inhabitants of ancient Turicum lived almost 2,000 years ago.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rathausbrucke
On Rathausbrücke, experience Zurich’s historic centre along the River Limmat. Learn more about Zurich’s Town Hall and the development of the medieval marketplace between the two sides of the Old Town.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Peter
Visit Zurich’s oldest parish church, provided it is open. Learn about its famous 8.64-metre clock face, the former fire watch and the unusual ownership history of the church and its tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Fraumunster Church
Inside the Fraumünster, discover the history of the abbey founded in 853, its last abbess, Katharina von Zimmern, and Marc Chagall’s famous cycle of stained-glass windows. Bruno is an accredited Fraumünster guide.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Hans Waldmann Statue
At the equestrian statue, hear the story of Hans Waldmann: a successful military commander, Mayor of Zurich and, ultimately, a powerful political figure who was overthrown. His fate reflects the conflicts and power struggles of late medieval Zurich.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Wasserkirche, provided it is open. Here, the legend of Zurich’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, is intertwined with the Reformation, the city’s first public library and the history of Zurich along the River Limmat.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Grossmunster
Inside the Grossmünster, you stand at one of the key sites of the Zurich Reformation. Learn how Huldrych Zwingli’s preaching transformed the city and made Zurich a major European centre of religious and political change.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Niederdorf
To conclude the tour, stroll through the lively Niederdorf district with its narrow lanes, historic houses and key sites of the Reformation. Stories and anecdotes connect Zurich’s past with the city of today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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