Zürich Historic District Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Zurich has a beautiful, historic old town. Many of the buildings are several hundred years old. In small, private groups, we, two local residents, will guide you for about two hours through winding alleys and cosy squares, right across the old town on both sides of the Limmat river. We will visit places where you can feel the rich history of the city and which can only be reached via special access.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ride with the unique cable car to a very spectaculary point of view
Point of view
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
All Fees and Taxes
Tip
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Zurich Historic District Tour
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect way to see Historic Zurich!
Karen H,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour! So so much of Historic Zurich I would never have seen without this tour. Be prepared to walk! Lots of stairs and uneven streets.
Great tour and very...
Yasameen M,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and very informative!! Maria took us all around the city and neighborhoods we would have otherwise not seen.
This was a wonderful...
Linda V,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Especially since everyone in the group had arrived today and were all tired. My favorite part was a couple side quest tours of the old sewers and Albert Einstein's locker. I would recommend this tour as the first thing you do if you're new to Switzerland.
Perfect to get to know Zurich!
Alina S,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, interesting stories of the city, good guide. A bit of walking and stairs but not too difficult.
Excellent tour, highly recommend
Orlaith R,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely experience with Maria today. She is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed waking around the city and seeing places we otherwise would have missed.
Interesting, scenic and informative. Moneys worth
jojo j,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide Arianna was delightful and offered very interesting pieces of historic background while taking us through the tour. I’m vet glad I chose it as I had little time in Zurich and this allowed me to see short glimpses of important sites. She also knew good sites for pictures which was a bonus
city walking tour
JasonC99,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour was very interesting. It was after dark and churches were closed, so it was not the same itinerary as advertised. But we still walked in the historic district and we saw Einstein's old locker in the University. We were able to ask questions about life in Zurich with our guide. I only wish that we had done the tour sooner in our stay in Zurich, instead of our last day. We got tips on some additional out of the way stops that we never got to visit.
Great Tour
Cynthia E,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Take the tour at the beginning of your visit if possible. We weren’t able to go until the evening before we left Zurich.
Walking tour
Ralph D,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour. Maria was fantastic A very nice overview of the old city and history of Zurich. We had a wonderful time
Time with Maria was the perfect kickoff to my 48 hours in Zurich
448amiib,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to Zürich for a couple of days on my own before a business trip, and booked the tour with Der Nachtwanderer. I often do this in cities and this tour exceeded my expectations. Maria came to Switzerland I believe over 20 years ago, and loves the city and it's history. She showed me so many wonderful places — the university where Einstein studied, two beautiful and important churches with gorgeous stained glass windows and significant history with the Reformation, a portion of the original city wall, and images and relics from the city dating back to at least the 12 century. The stories Maria told really brought things to life for me, such that the next day when I was walking around alone, they came back to me, and I really felt like I knew the city somewhat well at a deeper level. Her fondness for Zurich is contagious. Highly recommend this tour.
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