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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Polyterrasse ETH
    • 8001, Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Swiss National Museum
    • 2 Museumstrasse
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAerial cable car or a train ride to a local little mountain (Felsenegg or Üetliberg).
  • What's includedWhat's includedNice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry cruise on Lake Zurich
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses and shopping

Know before you book

  • 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)

Activity itinerary

Polyterrasse ETH
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 2h
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.
Lindenhof Hill
  • 30m
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city. This glorious park has been known since the year 80 BC and is regarded as the origin of Zurich’s history. Thanks to its great view it’s also an ideal location for a great photo opportunity.
Lake Zurich
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After the city tour and the short hike on the local little mountain, we are heading back to Zurich by boat. We will enjoy a 45 min cruise on Lake Zurich and talking about the chocolate while passing nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and will admire one of the most expensive areas of the Lake Zurich, where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.
Felsenegg
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After the city walking tour, we will continue with a journey to the local little mountain Uetliberg or Felsenegg to experience a short aerial cable car OR train ride and enjoy breathtaking views. This is a popular recreational area for the locals living in and around Zurich and offers incredible views overlooking Zurich, the lake, and the snow-capped Alps. We will experience a short hike on a special trail called "Planetweg" which represents our solar system on a reduced scale and will enjoy the fresh air of the beautiful forest before heading back to Zurich by boat. 
Uetliberg
  • 1h
Uetliberg - "The Top of Zurich" is the alternative for Felsenegg, in case the weather conditions are not permitting to visit it or if the cable car is not operating due to technical maintenance.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPolyterrasse ETH
    • 8001, Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESwiss National Museum
    • 2 Museumstrasse
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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