Private Tour
Zürich Private Walking Half-Day Trip with optional Lake Cruise
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a captivating walking tour through Zürich's historic city center, where medieval charm meets modern vibrancy. Begin in the bustling Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues, before wandering through the picturesque alleys of the Altstadt (Old Town) with its cobblestone streets and centuries-old buildings. Discover landmarks like the Grossmünster Cathedral, with its iconic twin towers, and the Fraumünster, famous for Chagall's stained-glass windows. Pause at Lindenhof Hill for stunning views over the Limmat River, and end your stroll along the riverside promenade, soaking in Zürich's blend of history, art, and culture.
• choose a optional 1-hour cruise on lake Zürich with your tourguide
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English speaking Swiss tourguide
drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
all necessary street car tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
ticket for 1-hour lake boat cruise (when option selected)
Food or drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Zürich Hauptbahnhof (often shortened to Zürich HB, or just HB; Zürich Main Station or Zürich Central Station) is the largest railway station in Switzerland. Zürich is a major railway hub, with services to and from across Switzerland and neighbouring countries such as Germany, Italy, Austria, and France. The station was originally constructed as the terminus of the Spanisch Brötli Bahn, the first railway built completely within Switzerland.
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named the Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide
Options
City tour incl. 1-h lake boat
1-hour Lake Zürich Cruise: Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise on Lake Zürich, withpanoramic views of the city’s skyline, charming lakeside and mountains.
Pickup included
City tour only
Zürich city tour: Zürich city walking tour with private tour guide
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Was nothing like the description. Not worth the cost.
Katherine H,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
2.00Unfortunately this tour was not as described. We had a substitute guide who was nice but didn’t take us anywhere listed on the description except the boat ride. We paid over $800 for a private tour for four people for four hours. It was very disappointing.
Wonderful walking tour to...
Cathy R,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful walking tour to get us acquainted with Zürich. Enzo was a great guide and interesting. Kept us awake after early AM arrival from the US.
Great Intro. to Zurich
Brent A,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a wonderful introduction to Zurich! Our guide was not only knowledgeable, but was warm and friendly, and seemed genuinely interested in sharing his beautiful city with us. We learned a lot and had a very nice time.
overview and recent history of Zurich
Daryl B,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The walking tour was informative and engaging, offering a great mix of culture and insights into everyday life in Zurich. Our guide, who was from Zurich, was friendly, knowledgeable. While it wasn’t a historical tour (what we prefer), the guide did share interesting details about Zurich’s recent history. We had a ride on the cable car up to the University, which offered unique views of the city, and enjoyed traveling between the different sights by tram – a great way to experience Zurich like a local. We took a coffee break by the river and we didn’t opt for the lake cruise, since we had already done one in Lucerne. This tour more than enough to appreciate the charm of Zurich and it's perfect anyone wanting an overview of Zurich and a great introduction to the city
It is not the guide's...
Gavin K,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00It is not the guide's fault as the guide had experienced a major family tragedy that day and thus understandably was not able to do the required task. My feedback is that the tour should have been canceled and I would have understood given the circumstances, rather than still going through with it and covering very little of what was in the agenda. Again, not the guides fault, i have to just give feedback on what i feel was a poor experience and a better decision to just not go ahead given circumstances should have been made.
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