Zurich City Tour with Chocolate Tasting and Lake Cruise
Overview
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Your Zurich experience begins with a guided introduction in the heart of the city, where you’ll explore the vibrant Old Town with its cobblestone streets, medieval houses, and landmarks such as the Grossmünster and Fraumünster. Along the way, you’ll also uncover hidden corners that many visitors overlook.
The walk continues with a leisurely stroll down the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe’s most elegant shopping avenues. Here, you’ll pause at select confiseries to sample Swiss chocolates—ranging from silky pralines to seasonal creations, and including Zurich’s famous Luxemburgerli.
The experience concludes with a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in views of the city skyline, lakeside villas, and the distant Swiss Alps.
- Discover Zurich’s Old Town and landmarks with a local guide
- Taste Swiss chocolate specialties, including the famous Luxemburgerli
- End with a scenic one-hour Lake Zurich cruise
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zurich
We will walk through Zurich’s most iconic sights, including the impressive Grossmünster, the elegant Fraumünster with its famous Chagall windows, and the lively Bahnhofstrasse. As we stroll along the Limmat River and wander through the winding alleys of the Old Town, you'll also uncover local secrets and hidden gems that many visitors overlook.
Zurich old town
As we explore Zurich’s winding alleys and hidden corners, we’ll also stop at a selection of renowned confiseries—local chocolate shops celebrated for their handmade Swiss chocolates. You’ll taste a variety of specialties, from delicate pralines to innovative seasonal creations, and of course, Zurich’s famous Luxemburgerli: airy, colorful macarons that have become a sweet symbol of the city’s confectionery tradition.
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
1-hour round-trip Lake Zurich cruise
Chocolate tasting at select confiseries (3 local shops)
Any other extra food & drinks
Any other extra expenses
Options
Shared Tour
Private Tour
Accommodation Pick up included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour
silviapD2512HK,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience. We enjoyed our guide, the city tour, delicious chocolates and the lake cruise. Would repeat anytime!!
Well designed tour
U6220RZnicolass,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well designed tour which allowed us to explore Zurich, taste some fine swiss chocolate and explore the lake on a boat cruise. We enjoyed our experience
Choco heaven
louisebG8143CV,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience - we tasted some delicious swiss truffles, pralines and exquisite chocolate. City tour was very informative, unfortunately was a bit foggy and we couldn't see the mountains from the boat but still a nice experience. Overall 5 stars !!
Fun afternoon
suekichman,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Theresa was absolutely amazing! Perfect afternoon in every way. She was extremely knowledgeable and the tour was a perfect way to be introduced to Zurich. Highly recommend and ask for Theresa!
Swiss chocolate at it's best
710jayjaym,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In 3 hours you'll experience Zurich old town, sample some delicious fine swiss chocolate and take.a boat ride. It allowed us to see the different part of the city stress free. Recommend it!
Good start to Zürich
Adam B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour friendly guide and good historical content Chocolate is good as well. The boat cruise is worth the time as well
Zurich tasting and good tour experience
peterbK5107KB,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The chocolate tastings were more than delicious. We went to different local and traditional chocolate shops along the way the city tour. We stopped in different historical sites and the guide shared with us interesting information and answered all our questions about chocolate and Zurich. Highly recommend it!
Amazing guide
mariakK2692CI,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice tour and all of this due to the amazing guide (forgot the name unfortunately). But we learnt so much about Zurich, chocolate and had a nice boat tour at the end. Recommend it!!
Overall, we enjoyed our 3...
Audrey M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall, we enjoyed our 3 hour tour of Zurich. We loved the 3 different chocolate shops we visited and tasting their delicious chocolates. The city tour was informative and along with boat ride. Would recommend this experience!
Wonderful experience in Zurich
Q8563SVgeorgiab,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. Our family had a great time learning about Swiss culture, Zurich city life, delicious chocolates and a nice lake cruise. Our guide was very kind and informative. Recommend it!
From CHF 115.00
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