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 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (April to October, subject to availability, to be paid on site by credit card or in cash)
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 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.
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 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child to be paid on site)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
English
Spanish
Reviews
405 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The falls are beautiful,...
Sarah W,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
Rhine falls a must see
DBF2004,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Checkin was smooth and easy. During the ride to the falls our tour guide was providing lots of information on switzerland and the falls. We had plenty of time to see the falls and walk around on our on. We also did the boat ride which cost about 12 chf extra. It last about 15 mi minutes. The boat ride was worth it in our opinion. We also briefly went through an old town as well. We had fun and would recommend the tour.
Water power is amazing
Ken W,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
The Rhine Falls tour was...
Stephanie F,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
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