Zurich Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise Discount Tickets

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Overview

Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to enjoy the nearby nature oases and to relax on a ferry cruise? This is the tour that offers you a good introduction to Zurich, great photo opportunities, and a 90-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. SUMMER (April - October) tour starts 9:45 AM at LANDESMUSEUM (Museumstrasse 2); WINTER (November - March) tour starts at 11:45 AM at LIMMATHOF Hotel (Limmatquai 142).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

SUMMER (April - October) The guide (holding an iPad) welcomes the guests in front of the LANDESMUSEUM (Swiss National Museum), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich. Check-in at 9:45 AM

End Point

End point

The tour ends at Bürkliplatz (Lake Zurich) after a 90 min cruise on lake Zurich.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Polyterrasse ETH
After a short funicular ride, we will reach Polyterasse, the place where the tour begins. After a short introduction to the city, you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Old Town and the Alps.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Lindenhof
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that offers glorious views of the Old Town, Grossmünster, City Hall, the Limmat river, the University of Zurich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Paradeplatz
Visit the heart of the financial disctrict, the headquarters of some of the largest Swiss Banks, and stroll along Bahnhofstrasse - an exclusive shopping avenue.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Old Town
A guided walking tour can enrich your experience of an unfamiliar city and the experience is likely to feel more intimate on a small group tour. Strolling around the heart of Zurich you'll get familiarised with the highlights of this medieval town and our guide will bring a deep historical, cultural and entertaining perspective to it.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Lake Zurich
After the city tour, we are heading to Burkliplatz to take the ferry for a 90 minutes cruise on Lake Zurich. You'll pass nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and you will admire one of the most expensive areas along the "Golden Coast", where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.
Duration: 90 mins
6. Fraumunster Church
Its most stunning treasures are the stained glass windows: those in the north transept are by Augusto Giacometti and the five-part cycle in the chancel and rosette in the southern transept the works of Marc Chagall.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Unforgettable memories and great photo opportunities

Ticket for the Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich

Ticket for funicular ride.

Local licensed guide

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Supplied by WOW ZURICH TOURS

Reviews

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