Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
Overview
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6 hours
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Are you ready for a perfect mix of city, lake, and mountain?
An authentic experience using walking and public transportation?
Stunning viewpoints and hidden local spots? This WALKING TOUR is for you! It begins with a refined stroll through the Old Town.
Next, we trade streets for serenity with a graceful ferry ride across Lake Zurich, where the views do most of the talking and you just sit back and enjoy the moment.
To finish? A light ascent by cable car to a nearby hilltop, where panoramic views and fresh alpine air add a final touch of wow—because every good story deserves a beautiful ending.
Per request, wrap up your city tour with an unforgettable finale—an afternoon escape to the majestic Rhine Falls, where golden light meets thundering water. A perfect ending that turns a great day in Zurich into a truly spectacular experience. Ask your guide for details.
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.
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)
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
3in1 and Rhine Falls 2026
Rhine Falls and 3in1 Tour: Zurich Walking Tour with Cruise and Cable Car including afternoon trip to RHINE FALLS
Half-day WOW Tour 2026
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
722 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great city tour !
Cathy R,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This walking tour gives you a great feel for the city, and our guide shared very interesting history and facts about the city. Loved taking all the different types of transportation included in the tour. Absolutely loved the gondola ride up, beautiful views!!!
Wonderful guide and itinerary
Patti S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vanessa was a amazing guide. We enjoyed all 3 parts of our tour. A great way to see Zurich.
Good view and experience that provides important content to enjoy the city.
pabloa73,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided tour taking us through its ancient streets and neighborhoods, explaining how life was in those times, key points of interest such as viewpoints, churches, iconic neighborhoods, as well as the entire transportation experience with the city account.
Walking tour with Michael, do it!
Lisa P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael, our guide, was very knowledgeable. He was punctual and created a great connection with us immediately. He shared historically significant stories of the area which kept all of our interest. He opened up opportunities to have more detailed conversations and made the experience much more memorable. I highly recommend this excursion.
Excellent option for a first time tour of Zurich
Mrcg702y,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant tour, informative, excellent guide who kept the tour lively
A Must Do Walking Tour of Zurich
Renee A,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Greg was a terrific guide. Super knowledge and humorous. He made the experience all the more enjoyable. If you don’t have time and need to cover much of Zürich, this tour was great! You will see important historical landmarks, beautiful views of the city and beyond and experience all kinds of transportation modes including a tram, a train, a gondola, a cute polybahn ride and a wonderful boat cruise.
Best Tour guide!!
Steve186389,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was simply amazing and well informed !! So much fun and kind towards kids ! So kids also loved it
Well Worth the Price
mreeth,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Greg, was knowledgeable, friendly and articulate. The tour was comprehensive including a boat ride of Lake Zurich, cable car up a local viewing area and walking tour of Old Town. Great value for the price.
Zurich in a nutshell
slundgren,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get the see Zurich from the mountains after a tram ride. Cruise Lake Zurich. Discover the history of Old Town Zurich
Tour of Zurich
Mary Jo S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Vesi was wonderful and was organized and efficient. Because of this, we had a jam packed day and saw so many things. The tour was well worth the money. Put your running shoes on for this tour!
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