3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Description
Discover the magic of Zurich on an adventure designed to let you experience the city like a local. We begin with a guided walking tour through Zurich’s charming Old Town. After a quick lunch we glide across the sparkling waters on a scenic ferry ride on Lake Zurich. Sit back, relax, and take in postcard-perfect views of the city skyline, and on clear days—the majestic Alps in the distance. The journey continues as we head toward one of Zurich’s local “little mountain”, where a short cable car ride lifts you above the city. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views, fresh alpine air, and a peaceful escape from the urban buzz. This tour is ideal for those who want to feel Zurich, not just see it—to move through it and breathe it in. 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.
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Itinerary
Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour (walking and public transport use) and 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 Zurich's Old Town we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz which is Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenue; Limmatquai - a vibrant, historical shopping, dining and hotel area with many interesting buildings dating from the days of the rich Guilds that governed Zurich until 1789; Lindenhof and Roman Baths - the historical site of a Roman castle situated on a hillside, from where you can get great view of Old Town; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster (Church of Our Lady) - to admire and learn about the world-famous Chagall Windows, created by famous artist Marc Chagall. Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation begun; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) - whose most famous former student and professor is Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize winners; Swiss National Museum - history in a castle which houses the largest collection of cultural-historical objects in the country; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution and overtaking the power.
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 ride and to 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.
After the city tour and the visit of the local little mountain, we are heading back to Zurich by boat. We will enjoy a 45 min cruise on Lake Zurich and we will talk about the chocolate while passing nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and we will admire one of the most expensive areas of Lake Zurich, where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(295)
Well paced. Very informative. Nice combination of walking, boating and gondola ride. Greg the guide did an outstanding job.
Great adventure - lots of different activities rolled into a single. Vasi was engaging, entertaining and energetic - highly recommended.
This is a great tour. It had everything. A walking tour of Zurich, new and old. A boat ride on the lake, a cable car ride to Felsenegg before returning to Zurich. Our guide Vasi had a great sense of humour and was very knowledgeable in all things Swiss. We highly recommend this tour.
Well designed and informative tour. Great guide and agenda. Enjoyed the fly line and views from the top of the mountain! Very enjoyable all around!
The guide Greg was excellent and very informative.
Good experience with smart, educational and have a good sense of humor guide Vasi. I will come and will book tour with you again. Thank you!!!
Greg our guide very knowable and really was very patient with us older folks. Really enjoyed the day and seeing parts of towns of Zurich.
Vasi, our guide was very informative and funny. Had a wonderful tour with him. Would recommend to my friends
Great tour. Beautiful, informative, interesting, different experiences. Pur guide was great. Glad we did it.
Amazing tour led by Greg! It was informative and well paced. We rode a funicular, a tram, a boat and a cable car. I highly recommend this tour for a great overview of the amazing city of Zurich! Not to be missed!!
