Rhine Falls Coach Tour from Zurich
Overview
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3 hours 45 minutes
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Marvel at the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, on this half-day tour from Zurich. Travel to Northern Switzerland, a beautiful wine growing region with charming farming villages and scenic landscape near the German border. Admire the medieval Laufen Castle before reaching majestic Rhine Falls. Enjoy a full hour to admire and capture photos of the powerful falls, and in summer, take a thrilling boat ride to get a closer look at them (optional, summer only, subject to availability). The duration of this excursion make this scenic tour easy to squeeze into a tight schedule.
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
Passport is mandatory for return journey from the Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich
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
Access to Laufen Castle, Historama
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Visit to Rhine Falls
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Hotel pick up and drop off
Optional boat ride (CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child to be paid on site)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Zurich
After pickup from Central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station), drive through the picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Castle Laufen!
Rhine Falls
Enjoy approx. one hour of leisure time at the mighty Rhine Falls, one of Switzerland's major attractions. Delight in unique views of Europe's biggest waterfalls 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. A beautiful, short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail takes 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) close to the falls. Visit the Historama at the patriarchal castle to learn more about the interesting history of this unique place.
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Reviews
398 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Rhine Falls tour was...
Stephanie F,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Rhine Falls tour was fabulous. We had a great tour guide (Andrea) who explained many things on the ride to and from the falls. The Rhine Falls was very beautiful and great to see. If time permits take the boat tours, even if it’s for only 15 minutes. Worth it to see the falls from a different angel.
Our Guides Bjorn and Olga were excellent on the trips that we took with Best of Switzerland tours.
Grace O,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Both the experiences to Mountain Titlis and the Rhine Falls were amazing. Nature in all its glory. Thank you God.
A beautiful experience
Cecilia F,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The very punctual excursion... The guide jean was a great host to know the rhine falls...I left with a full heart!!!
It was a great half day...
Sandra P,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a great half day tour enjoyed it. Recommend if you only have a short stay in Zurich also drove through some old towns and into Germany on the return trip.
Simply superb.. the show and a friendly guide
Stephane B,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The boat and the waterfall show. Great not to be missed Low price of 55 frs for the guide bus and boat
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