Zurich and surroundings guided tour
Activities

Zurich and surroundings guided tour

4.8/5

Excellent
9 reviews
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£60.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Pass by the National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's famous financial district
  • Enjoy a stroll through the old town and take photos at the picturesque Lake Zurich
  • Experience a ferry ride on Lake Zurich and an aerial cable car ride to Mount Felsenegg
What to expect

Enjoy a drive in a comfortable, climate-controlled coach past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the chic shopping promenade Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's famous financial district. Revel in marvellous views of brilliantly blue Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour. Cruise the university quarter via the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), the University of Zurich and the Kunsthaus art museum to the enchanting Old Town. Discover historic guild houses, the Church of St. Peter with Europe's largest clock face, the Grossmünster church and the Fraumünster church with its captivating stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall on a guided walking tour.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and continue with a scenic drive along the Gold Coast to Meilen. Cross the smooth waters of Lake Zurich by ferry before reaching Adliswil for the final highlight of the tour: Board the only aerial cable car in the canton of Zurich for an unforgettable ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint! Immerse yourself in one of the most popular recreational zones in the greater Zurich area and delight in incredible views over the city, the lake and the snow-capped Alps. Breath in the fresh air of the tranquil forest before heading back to the Sihlquai Bus Station.

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What's included
  • check Walking tour with a multilingual guide
  • check Ferry ride and aerial cable car
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where

Limmatstrasse 2, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting point:
The departure place is the Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 2), located behind the train station, in front of the Hotel Fred. You will need to check in at the counter marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours”.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Temporary Update (valid 02.03. - 10.04.2026 and in March 2027): Due to revision works, the aerial cable car will be replaced by cogwheel railway
  • This is a fully guided tour by a professional multilingual guide
  • Please wear good shoes, as 5 minutes of moderate uphill/downhill walking is required
  • External weather conditions are beyond control, consequently no refunds will be offered due to poor or less than ideal weather
  • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider a travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations

Remember to bring:

  • The QR code on your voucher ready and present it printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet
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Provider
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers


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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    28 March 2025
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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    3

    11 July 2024

    Late leaving both to and from. Departure from Interlaken should be extended, as train and boat ride combine with the walking does not give tourists sufficient time to experience and see the beauty of the place.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    19 May 2024

    Bettina did a great job and was very helpful

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    6 November 2023

    Really enjoyed the variety of this tour.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    4 October 2023

    Both the driver and guide were excellent. Monica at the ticket both turned a potential disaster into a positive experience!!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    17 September 2023

    Excellent tour, informative and gave us a great over view of Zurich and a little bit of its surrounds. Especially loved the cable car and ferry

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