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
393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rhine falls tour from Zurich
teresitacomandante,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Although it was a short tour but the falls is amazing and our tour guide adolfo was really nice and very knoledgeablet.
This was such a great...
Patricia N,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such a great experience. Our tour guide was super nice and made sure everyone was good and are having a great time.
Rhinefalls tour was fun
Cheryl G,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great half-day tour out of Zurich and the guide was helpful and informative. The boat ride at the falls was fun and we could get very close to the falls.
Nice half day tour without any hassle.
Viren S,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice half day tour in the country side and a boat tour in the water near the fall. The water fall is amazing but not like Niagara Falls. Well organized trip without any hassle. Everything was on time as described. I recommend this you to anyone.
Clarissa was our guide,...
Roger H,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Clarissa was our guide, Carlos was our driver. Both were outstanding! Carlos did a great job with the bus and Clarissa was very upbeat, informative, helpful, and did an excellent narrative. She even gave us a list of recommendations of things to do and see in Zurich. My wife and I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.
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