Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
Description
The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history. What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town – people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis. On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute. This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.
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Anyone who has questions about Zurich, requires information about city tours and excursions, or would like some insider tips is at the right address at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station.
You can find everything that your heart desires in Bahnhofstrasse: fashion, art and Zurich specialties attract local residents as well as visitors.
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.
Fraumünster – a Church in the Old Town With Windows by Chagall and Giacometti
Niederdorf is part of Zurich's old town – and the locals fondly refer to it as "Dörfli", meaning the entire Niederdorf and Oberdorf area that extends as far as Bellevue. Niederdorf is a pedestrian zone the same as Limmatquai, which runs parallel. During the day, the pedestrian zone and many stores, which are almost hidden in alleyways, entice you to shop. In the evening, Niederdorf changes into a nightlife district for a very varied public with its bars and street artists.
The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (German & English)
Reviews(501)
Lots of walking up and down the old town area. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The history of the area is incredible.
Very informative. Good coordination and on time start of the tour. Guide was very good and knowledgable
We felt like this tour gave a good overview of what to know about Zurich! Eugénie was our guide. She was informative and had great commentary about economics with the people on our tour coming from various countries. I am only giving four stars because on TripAdvisor the tour is listed as wheelchair and stroller accessible, but when we arrived at the meeting place Eugénie saw our stroller and asked if we would be able to do some stairs. Luckily we had two able-bodied adults and just one stroller so we could lift it, but others may not have this ability. A note to others traveling with babies: you will need to lift your stroller a few times 4-5ish stair steps.
That,s its very professional,punctual and brilliantly informative_10/10.Our guide Michael was a class act ,providing all of the above with a little swiss wit thrown in .Proper guide.
Very good tour by Corrine. Learnt a lot about the history of Zurich. Very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions.
You get to know the city in a different way, suddenly an alley you would leave behind and behind that alley a beautiful square
We really enjoyed the tour of the old town - learning a lot about life in Zurich past and present and the important people who shaped its history. Our guide Marieanna was great and gave us lot of recommendations of more places to visit on our own. The tour started in the grand station and went on through the old town which is traffic free with stops along the way to find out interesting facts and learn about local landmarks.
Was a good tour, but could have a bit more on the side of history. It was very general tour. However the lady was very pleasant.
In two hours, our guide, Alla, provided a very nice tour that covered all the highlights of the old city, using these to explain and illustrate with anecdotes the history and economy of Zurich (and Switzerland). The tour went at a very nice pace and was well worthwhile.
Good insight to the old town in Zurich - good pace and enjoyed the history of the various sights. We also got a good restaurant rtecomendation
