From Zurich: Europe's Largest Falls and Medieval Village by Train
Overview
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Discover two of northern Switzerland’s most iconic destinations on this small-group day tour from Zurich, travelling the Swiss way by train. Enjoy a relaxed journey with no traffic and beautiful scenic views along the route.
Start at Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with a boat ride (Mar–Oct) or panoramic viewing platforms (Nov–Feb).
Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming medieval town, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to have lunch or explore at your own pace.
- Small group experience with local guide
- Travel by train like a local — scenic, stress-free, no traffic
- Rhine Falls with boat ride (Mar–Oct) or viewpoints (Nov–Feb)
- Schaffhausen guided visit with free time
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Zurich
Your adventure begins as we meet you at Zurich main train station, where we’ll set off together by train. From there, we’ll head straight to the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can take in the breathtaking views and feel the power of the cascading water up close.
Rhine Falls
At the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, your experience varies by season. From March to October, a short boat tour is included, taking you right up close to the powerful cascades for an unforgettable, immersive view of the falls. From November to February, the visit focuses on the panoramic viewing platforms, where you can admire the falls from different perspectives. In both cases, all tickets are included.
Options
Shared Tour
What‘s Included
Rhine Falls Boat tour (from March to October) & Panoramic platform ticket (from November to February
Guided tour in Schaffhausen
Local Guide
Guided tour in Stein am Rhein
Hotel pick-up & drop off
Drinks & Food
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
P1704UHpaolar,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat ride was fun and our guide was very knowledgeable about the places. Stein am Rhein city was a hidden gem and the highlight of our tour.
Was worth it
lauravO2566BM,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour. Nice boat ride at the Rhine falls and the 2 visited cities are something that we wouldn't do on our own. Fantastic paintings on the buildings. Knowledgeable and fun guide
Nice little tour
lenabF3722DV,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good half day trip. Explored the Rhine falls and some Swiss villages. Guide was nice and very knowledgeable. Pick up was very convenient.
Fun tour
C9938QZalexanderc,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this tour as we wanted to do something short from Zurich and it didn't disappoint. We had a nice boat ride at Rhine falls and visited medieval village was just gorgeous. Comfortable vehicle and guide very interactive!!
Nice tour
wilsonbM1519AO,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour. Rhine falls were starting to get stronger in April as the snow is melting from Swiss Alps. Stein am rein was a nice addition to the tour and we had a delicious lunch there. Guide was very friendly and interactive
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