Private Tour
Zurich Old Town Guided Walking Tour With Private Upgrade
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Begin your journey at Hirschenplatz, a place with old buildings, wine bars, and a lot of history. Explore Central Polybahn, a unique cable car ride offering a spectacular viewpoint of the city. Continue to Polyterrasse ETH for another stunning viewpoint before visiting Zentralbibliothek to see parts of the old city wall and fortifications.
Stroll through Brunngasse to view an old picture in a private building and visit Spiegelgasse, the place where Lenin lived during his time in Zurich. Explore Grossmunster, where you'll find a hidden cloister and a chapel with a medieval baptismal font. Visit Fraumunster Church to see the famous Chagall Windows and explore Wasserkirche, known for its underground ruins and as the site of the execution of Felix & Regula.
Finally, ascend Lindenhof Hill to discover historical ruins underground, concluding your private tour of Zurich's old town with a deeper understanding of its rich history and cultural significance.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
Please note: A minimum of 2 participants is required for the group option.
Recommended for all travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Begin your exploration of Zurich's old town at Hirschenplatz, a charming square steeped in history. With its cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, and cozy wine bars, this area provides a perfect introduction to the city's rich cultural heritage.
Experience the unique thrill of riding the Central Polybahn, a historic cable car offering breathtaking views of Zurich from Polyterrasse ETH. As you ascend, marvel at the panoramic vistas of the cityscape and surrounding mountains, gaining a newfound appreciation for Zurich's stunning topography.
What‘s Included
Private or Small group tour available
Customization of the tour (if private option selected)
2-hour city walking tour
Tips (Optional)
Transportations (The cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
Drink and Food
Options
2H Small Group Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2H Private Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
315larrya,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great day and in depth history of Switzerland and Zurich in particular.
2 hours is not enough for this tour
Pavel K,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get as longer tour as possible and make sure you get the tour guide named Emil. He knows more than you can fit into the tour. He was more than knowledgable, very attentive to our needs, helpful in every way, suggested a lot of places, and the only regret was that the tour was too short. Would love to get a half day tour with Emil.
Private Old Town Tour of Zurich
Darla R,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very accommodating, making sure she customized the tour to our interests. She showed us things we would not have known about on our own. She also helped us get back to our hotel by train, saving us time and money.
Great way to get an...
Celeste D,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get an overall introduction to the city. As a private tour, was able to ask more detailed questions.
Great walking tour
william h,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and informative on the tour and very personable as well. Gave us some good stories and history on Zurich
Horrible
Montynheinen,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00BEWARE OF USING TRIP ADVISOR TO BOOK TOURS. This is the second time we have had a terrible experience. We cancelled our tour with the tour guide, Celine. When the day of the tour came, Guydez texted me and said that we would not get a refund because we don’t cancel through trip advisor, even though he knew it was cancelled. Terrible way to run a business!!!
City walking tour
Fareeda S,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex is amazing tour guy . Great experience. Very knowledgeable about history . I had an opportunity to visit the rich history of Zurich city . Taste Felix chocolate. Thank you. Fareeda
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