Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
Overview
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6 hours
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Avoid the crowd and get the undivided attention of your guide and discover the spectacular sights of Zurich and its surroundings by walking in a small group. Discover as a local the cultural and financial capital of Switzerland, enjoy a pleasant cruise on the crystal clear Lake Zurich, and admire awesome panoramic views overlooking the city, the lake, and the snow-capped Alps from one of the local little mountains. We offer you the chance to get the best of Zurich on shore, on water, and in the air! If you are ready to experience in one day what others are doing in 3, then join our tour! We're looking forward to welcoming you to Zurich! Families or larger groups (4+ people) contact us in order to check the availability.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Walking and public transportation use
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately: comfortable shoes for walking and water proof clothes in case of rain/snow. No umbrellas provided, please have your own.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Solo travelers please contact us in order to make a booking when this option is available.
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Due to a good amount of walk the tour is not suitable for families with small children (under 6 years old)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Aerial cable car or a train ride to a local little mountain (Felsenegg or Üetliberg).
Nice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories
Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and snacks
Souvenirs
Personal expenses and shopping
What To Expect
We start the tour with a short funicular ride. The Polybahn takes us up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Here you will enjoy superb views of the city and you will learn interesting facts about ETH, education, science, and innovation in Switzerland.
Old Town
Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour by walking in a small group and by using excellent public transport. Enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse - Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive shopping avenues; Limmatquai - a vibrant dining area with many interesting Guild houses; Lindenhof - a former roman settlement and toll; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster - famous for its Chagall Windows, Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation has begun; ETH - whose most famous former student and professor are Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize laureates; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution.
Options
Half-Day WOW Zurich Tour
WOW Zurich Tour: onshore, on water, in the air - small group - Old Town walking tour - a cruise on Lake - a trip to Uetliberg
2025
Reviews
592 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walk train boat funicular train
Mindy W,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great overview of Zurich. Long day but a balance of walking, taking boat ride across Lake Zurich and the funicular. Our guide Vanessa was a lot of fun and very caring. Heading back 2 members got shut out of getting on tram. We all got off at the next stop, waited while Vanessa ran back to get them. The trams are vicious closing the doors within seconds & will run you over. Vanessa showed unbelievable professionalism and calmness - made us all laugh after a very long hot day. Just like the US Marines no one is left behind!
This tour was a great way...
Hailey C,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was a great way to spend our 1 full day in Zurich! It was a great mix of beautiful sights and learning some facts and history about Zurich along the way. Greg was a great tour guide! Would definitely recommend.
Zurich walking tour perfect for a short stay
Caryn G,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Zurich walking tour was fantastic! Vasi did an excellent job as our guide. We learned so much about Switzerland.
Absolutely wonderful
Lee A,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Greg, our guide, made our time on the tour fun and informative. We didn’t realize that Zurich had such a rich history (pardon the pun). The walking part of the tour was extensive, but not too strenuous. The cable car ride to the top of the “small mountain” and the scenery once there was a wonderful treat. If you want to get the most out of your time in Zurich, this is the tour to take.
Fantastic Tour of Zurich - Don’t Miss This
Ronald R,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Greg, our guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable; prepared; funny, informative, I highly recommend Greg. We walked nearly 12,000 steps & 40 stairs. Greg kept us on time as we had specific times to meet trams, busses, cable car, boat. Be prepared to walk & climb steps. We learned about and visited places in the history of Zurich! If you are fit & want a great tour of Zurich this is one excursion you should not miss.
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