Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets 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
405 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The falls are beautiful,...
Sarah W,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The falls are beautiful, pay the extra 10CHF to take the boat ride, it was worth it. Views are great and the colors when I went (autumn) were fantastic as well.
Fantastic tour, fantastic tour guide, and fantastic views. My eyes will never unsee what we were able to see.
Stephanie S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time learning about the history of the country on the ride to the falls. I am hearing impaired and have to read lips in addition to wearing my hearing aids and Olga went above and beyond to help me. I will never forget it. The boat ride, the view of the falls, and the museum were great. It was definitely a fantastic trip and I would do it again without hesitation.
Water power is amazing
Ken W,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing waterfall, beautiful and powerful place. We did the add extra boat ride up to the face of the falls which was amazing. Loved watching the view from the bus and enjoyed listening to the guide informative commentary about the area and history of your surroundings.
Rine Falls Tour
Gregg W,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved this tour. The guide was awesome. Bus Driver too. My only suggestion would be to let others know how many stairs are involved in climbing to the bottom and back to the top.
The trip is very...
Ziva E,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00The trip is very pastorale. The guide provides plenty of anecdotal information. The part with the boat is nice, not too rocky, but there is some getting wet (light spray), and it should be clear. Lots of free time after the boat. Not clear why the trip back is through Germany.
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