Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
Overview
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5 hours 15 minutes
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Visit the magnificent Rhine Falls and the pretty village of Stein am Rhein on this 5-hour trip from Zurich. With a guide, you'll travel through northern Switzerland’s rolling wine country to the falls, Europe’s largest. View the roaring waters from clifftop Laufen Castle, and, in summer, choose to ride a boat close up to the cascades (optional). Afterward, take a guided stroll around medieval Stein am Rhein to admire its fresco-painted, half-timbered houses and other historical highlights. The tour duration is ideal if you’re short on time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and strollers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visit of Rhine Falls, Laufen Castle, Historama
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Guided village walk in Stein am Rhein
Food and drinks
Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Zurich
Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland's interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
Rhine Falls
Reach the first highlight of this afternoon at splendid medieval Castle Laufen – the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour leisure time at Europe's biggest waterfalls and one of Switzerland's major tourist attractions! Delight unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Take an optional boat ride (summer only, additional costs) close to the falls. Enjoy an hour here to see an exhibition, admire panoramic views from the glass elevator, or walk to the viewpoints above and around the falls to thrill at their roar and power. The site also has a playground, shops, and restaurants. Perhaps opt for a boat ride (subject to availability and not included in price) to experience the crashing cascades close up.
Options
English
German
Reviews
601 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good for solo travelers
Lacey C,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good for any ages and athletic ability. There are stairs at the waterfall. But the town is walkable at a leisure pace. Driver and tour guide are knowledgeable and friendly. Tour is okay to take solo, just the right amount of time in each spot.
This is a great tour. The...
Kathy L,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great tour. The falls are beautiful and the boat ride fabulous. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to.
A pleasant afternoon to the Rhine
Belinda M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Rhine Falls were beautiful - so much water! The follow up visit to Stein am Rhine was interesting. Going by bus was easy and efficient.
Highly recommended
Myrtle B,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy meeting point, smooth ride there and back, Falls were good and Stein am Rhein was awesome. So worth the trip. Our son had a great time as well. Just enough time allowed to explore both...we liked to have the option for guide led OR self led at each place.
Feedback on Rheinfall tour on 17 June 25
HAINDRAISMAIL,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
2.00The tour guide didn’t ensure comfort of all tour participants. Children were standing & going from one seat to another whilst the bus in moving on the road & highway. Ventilation in the bus not so good. Air conditioner not working. Overall, not a pleasant tour. Can be improved.
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