The Secret Doors of Zurich

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This experience is provided by a private local.

You will get to see the hidden gems of Zurich, over the course of this 2-hour long walk. The first destination is a secret tunnel from the Middle Ages, which lies behind an almost invisible and locked door. It’s so inconspicuous that most people who have been living in Zurich for years don't even notice or know about it.

You will be visiting the only remnants of the city wall from the 13th Century with the city’s first water pipes, which are hidden and locked in the basement of a modern building.

Your adventure will continue through a hidden door on the ground of a famous park area, where thousands of people pass by every day without knowing about this door. You will climb down to find the historical walls of a Roman Fort and of the Royal Palace from the Middle Ages!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is hosted by an independent local.

You will be part of a small group of up to 8 travellers.

The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace.

Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.

Entry tickets for transportation, museums, and monuments excluded.

Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Small Group Experience

Knowledgeable Local

Personalised Recommendations

Personal Expenses

What To Expect

Old Town

Would you like to learn about Zurich's history and see the archeological “leftovers”? There are three hidden doors in the heart of Zurich, which can only be opened up with the right key - and you can get that key!

Admission Not Applicable

Lindenhof Hill

Come with me through this door to see the last remnants of old Zurich!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

2 Hours - English Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Small group experience

2 Hours - Private Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Exclusively for you: Multiple language options available

2 Hours - German Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Small group experience

Reviews

4.33

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Would recommend. Would recommend it!
Ben C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did this today and it blew my mind, it was challenging, interesting and fun to do! There were 5 hidden doors and 6 other places to visit. I had a ton of fun and recommend this a lot! I did it today and it totally blew my mind! It was challenging, interesting and fun! There were five hidden doors and six other places to visit. I had huge fun and can highly recommend it!
Great experience on Secret Doors of Zurich
W6595UDscottf,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was great. Douglas was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We saw some really cool areas of the city that you can’t see on you own.
Secret Door
Janis W,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide she was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Loved it thoroughly. We got to see areas that we wouldn’t have seen normally.
Zurich from A to Z
GEORGE R,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just a fabulous evening informative tour and Douglas was exceptional in knowledge and patience. Would highly recommend!
Best tour ever !
P2939DMvalentinam,
May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Douglas was spectacular, we got to know all the detailed insights about the historical aspects of Zurich, and have explored places we didn't know one could even see of Zurich. Both my partner and I, we can strongly recommend it.
Uninspired
Sandy M,
Sep 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00
Our guide was pleasant but not particularly knowledgeable about even basics such as the name of the rivers feeding Lake Zurich. If there were secret doors of Zurich, we did not have any opened for us. We walked around the old city without much direction. We learned more about Zurich after the tour looking up our unanswered questions.
Very disappointed
Bob P,
Jul 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Although our guide was very sweet, we really gained little to no information about the history doors or details/stories about Zurich’s history. The secret doors showed the water aqua ducts, sewer system and Roman baths. Our guide was flipping through printed notes about each of our stops and would read directly from those notes, and we actually gleaned more information by using our own Google Translate to read the signage inside the doors. We definitely did not get our money’s worth, as this tour was not even worth close to $100 per person. I had chosen this tour because I wanted to have a more personal experience in a small group, and were hoping to gain some insight into the history of Zurich. Overall we left disappointed and not knowing much more about the history of Zurich.
Long walk lots of Info
Debbie M,
Apr 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
We experienced 3 of the 5 secret doors with David. He's also doing history tours so we had that also. Need to be more explicit on length of the walking in your description
Excellent
Jan W,
Sep 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you to our guide Douglas!! Excellent tour and Douglas’ knowledge of Zürich was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our two hour tour and yes they are truly “Secret Doors” and “Secret Keys”. The history of old Zürich was so interesting and informative. Would highly recommend!!!