Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's financial district. Enjoy views of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.

Continue along the lake past the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and University of Zurich. Tour districts with stately mansions from past eras and experience the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Drive down to the Old Town for a guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and the Fraumünster, known for Chagall's stained glass windows.

Embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent one-hour scenic cruise past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Guests with the FIFA ticket can continue after the cruise to explore football history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays at their own pace.

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

This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.

Routing might have to be amended due to construction work or public events

Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in.

If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance

The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guided walking tour of the Old Town

Independent lake cruise with audio guide (to download on your own device)

FIFA Museum admission incl. audio-guide (when the option is selected)

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Transportation in an air-conditioned coach

Partly guided tour by a professional guide

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

What To Expect

Zurich

Meet your tour guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and start the journey through the city of Zurich.

Admission Not Applicable

Bahnhofstrasse

Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.), and the renowned financial district.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Standard tour

Discover Zurich’s top highlights on a scenic coach tour, followed by a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich.

Incl. FIFA Museum Entry

Enhance your experience by adding admission to the FIFA Museum. Explore interactive exhibits at your own pace.

Reviews

3.52

54 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointed
Cynthia F,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The guide was loud on the bus which was good when it came to the old town which she only walked us through one street we couldn’t hear her. We told her we couldn’t hear her and she said well that’s OK. The short time in old town maybe because the bus hit something during the driving part of the tour, which caused a small accident and our time was shortened After we walked to the dock and went on the boat ride, which is fine but the bus and the street tour was not what we expected. We felt cheated and it was not worth our money. I would never recommend this to anybody. We really had no information given to us about old town so it was a wasted tour we could’ve taken a city bus by ourselves and got more information without the expense of the tour
Boo
Exploration44655,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Tour leader was unorganized and not very engaging. Tour was a waste of time. The Lindt Chocolate Factory was not worth the visit. Would be better off just exploring the city on your own.
A short tour of the City of Zurich & another short boat cruise on lake Zurich. Beautiful views from the top and from the boat. G
Climber05689101295,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Its quite short tour and not much interesting information shared but the views are amazing! Captured tons of photos and videos.
Bus/Lake Cruise
AnLily,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Preordered the Best of Switzerland Tours, meeting at the Central Bus Station (around the corner from the tram, and train station). It took roughly over a half hour to meet everyone at 2:30 @Ausstellungsstrasse 15, after picking up the boat admission slip from the ticket booth. Via Messe Lindbergh-Platz or Glattbrugg a tram transfer or two was to be expected. We mostly rode the bus and were guided off of it at lake or cathedral stops. However, no Lindt chocolate factory was included; the choice was that or else the boat, but no clear instructions were given. (I normally have an impeccable sense of directions but that failed me too.) After wandering two piers—almost landing myself on a ferry, I managed to climb aboard the boat just in time for departure. A few tables were on the second floor, not enough for all of those who embarked; otherwise, people were basically standing outside on the deck in the rain for a good view. The lake cruise took about a half hour. It might have been the highlight of the tour, even without a guide. If you have no time for the busride, I would recommend seeing the city from the lake. The view from the shore doesn’t do it justice. Pack your own water (or umbrella), and enjoy the view!
Never Again!
Ray S,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Tour started out with two groups one for Lindt Chocolate factory and ours. mid way in guide informed us that we did not have enough time to walk through old town and that we needed to walk a few blocks to the boat on our own and that we did not have a ride back to our destination and we were on our own to get back to starting location!
Great Tour by Giada!
sgarwood33,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giada was a delight and we enjoyed the brief background of Zurich history and significant buildings. The Lindt factory and delicious chocolate tasting is a must do. My family (me, husband, 18 year old, 16 year old) had a good time without getting overwhelmed.
Absolutely not worth the money
Hrjolls,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
If you want to be in a bus for two and a half our out of 4, looking out of the window looking at the traffic, and explore the guide telling a lot of unnecessary knowledge, go for it. If you go for a 10 min boat trip and 5 min cable car to an expensive coffee shop at the top with an amazing view go for it. Or you can go for it by yourself and save time and money. I can’t recommend this trip
Great experience
Mohamad ali H,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really great, i enjoyed it so much. Very pleasant experience one of the highlights of my whole vacation. All the best to them
I would say this was too...
Muhammad R,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
I would say this was too expensive You can visit the city and boat ride by yourself in Lake zurich as the ticket is cheaper than the tour
Do the cruise
zetapoly,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
Best part was boat cruise. Guide was good and gave a lot of information during bus and short walking tour. Would have liked more on/off opportunities.