City Tours & Excursions in Zurich (EN)

City Tours and Excursions, Zürich, Switzerland.

Tourist Information

Location

at Zurich Main Station / Meeting point for tours

The meeting point for tours is the Sihlquai bus terminal, unless otherwise specified in the booking. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart. Program and prices are subject to change. Some tours require a minimum number of participants.

Contact and Booking

+41 44 215 40 00 info@zuerich.com

Visit

Further Information

Children’s price valid for age 6 – 15 if not otherwise stated

ZC: benefit from the Zürich Card

Experience Zurich consciously: ➡ zuerich.com/wecare

Zürich City Guide App

Purchase Guided City Tours or the Zürich Card conveniently in the app and always have your ticket at the ready on your smartphone. The app also provides the latest tips and lets you save lists of your favorite places.

➡ zuerich.com/app

Zurich and Region

1 Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Zurich’s historic center on this guided walking tour. You will hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about the eventful history of the city on the River Limmat.

➡ zuerich.com/tour1

Duration: 2 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 25 / 12.50

Languages: EN, DE, DE / EN combined ZC: 50%

2 Made in Zurich

Pay a visit to the creatives who sell their local products as well as original “Zurich Design” in the up-and-coming quarter around the main station.

➡ zuerich.com/tour2

Duration: 2 h Price Adults: CHF 25

Languages: EN, DE ZC: 10%

3 Me, my Zurich and You

This city tour reveals Lake Zurich’s best-kept secrets. The fast-paced tour, packed with unbelievable facts and insider knowledge from your local tour guide, is truly unique.

➡ zuerich.com/tour3

Duration: 2 h Price Adults: CHF 25

Languages: EN, DE ZC: 50% Season: Apr – Oct

4 Zurich Food Tour

Learn about Zurich’s culinary side on this guided city tour. Walk through the trendy Zürich-West quarter, where former factory halls now house creative gastronomic concepts.

➡ zuerich.com/tour4

Duration: 3 h Price Adults: CHF 85

Languages: DE/EN combined ZC: 10% Season: Apr – Dec

5 E-Bike Tour City

Once you’ve visited the must-sees in Downtown Zurich, it is well worth venturing into the neighborhoods or relaxing in the nature close by. Cover long distances in no time with an e-bike sponsored by Casino Zürich.

➡ zuerich.com/tour5a

Duration: 2¼ h Price Adults: CHF 25

Languages: DE/EN combined ZC: 10% Season: Apr – Oct

Private City Tour by eTukTuk

Feel the pulse of Zurich close up on a city tour in a 100% electrically-powered TukTuk. Your ride is smooth and relaxed and shows the city from a completely new perspective.

➡ zuerich.com/tour6

Duration: 1 – 1½ h Price per vehicle: from CHF 119

Languages: EN, DE (FR on request) ZC: 10%

7 Casino Zürich

Enjoy warm hospitality and discover its wide range of modern games, spread over more than 30,000 square feet. Pure fun and excitement await you, with 14 gaming tables and more than 280 slot machines to choose from.

➡ swisscasinos.ch/zuerich

Admission: Ages 18+ with a valid ID, appropriate attire. 11 am – 7 pm free, after 7 pm, CHF 10 (incl. coat check). ZC: free admission

8 Lindt Home of Chocolate

This world of chocolate by Lake Zurich is a perfect trip for chocolate lovers of all ages. On the “Chocolate Tour”, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the history, production and consumption of chocolate.

➡ lindt-home-of-chocolate.ch

Price Adults / Children from: CHF 15 / 10

Audioguide: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, CN ZC: 10%

9 Boat Trips – Lake Zurich and River Limmat

Discover Zurich and its region from the water on a River Cruise (55 min), a Mini Lake Cruise (55 min), a Short Lake Cruise (1½ h) or a Long Lake Cruise (4 h) all the way to Rapperswil and back.

➡ zsg.ch

Duration: 55 min – 4 h

Price Adults / Children from: CHF 4.40 / 3.10

ZC: free River Cruise, Mini & Short Lake Cruise

10 Zurich Oberland

150 years ago, the textile industry was thriving in the rolling mountains of the Zurich Oberland. Relics from this time still exist today, which you can admire in one of the most comprehensive factories in Europe, as well as on a steam railway ride.

➡ zuerioberland-tourismus.ch

Duration: 1 – 2 h

Price Adults / Children:

Steam Railroad CHF 20 / 0, Museum CHF 12 / 6

City Tour Through Zurich by Bus With Audioguide

Enjoy a comfortable panorama bus ride through Zurich on this exciting city tour, lasting approx. 100 minutes, with extensive commentary about the city’s history, culture and main attractions –includes two photo stops.

➡ zuerich.com/tour11

Duration: 2 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 34 / 17

Audioguide: EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN

12 City Tour and Boat Trip in Zurich

Following the eventful city tour with detailed commentary on Zurich’s history, culture and sights (Tour 11), a relaxing 90-minute boat trip on the lower lake basin awaits you.

➡ zuerich.com/tour12

Duration: 3½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 44 / 22

Audioguide: EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN

13 City Tour and Train Trip to the Uetliberg

A city tour of Zurich’s historical sights (Tour 11), followed by a train ride up Uetliberg mountain. At the top, you’ll find a stunning view of the city and Lake Zurich.

➡ zuerich.com/tour13

Duration: 4 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 42 / 21

Audioguide: EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN

14 City Tour and Felsenegg Cable Car Trip

Combine the city of Zurich and its beautiful surroundings on this tour. Discover Zurich’s main sights incl. guided stroll through the Old Town, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and take the aerial cable car up to the Felsenegg viewpoint.

➡ zuerich.com/tour14

Duration: 4½ h Price Adults /Children: CHF 62 / 31

Languages: EN, ES

15 City Tour in Zurich and to Rapperswil

A city tour of Zurich’s main attractions and a short walk through the picturesque “town of roses” Rapperswil with its medieval castle. Then enjoy a two-hour boat cruise back to Zurich.

➡ zuerich.com/tour15

Duration: 4½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 62 / 31

Languages: EN, DE, ES

16

City Tour Through Zurich by Bus With Live Guide

Discover Zurich’s highlights in an air-conditioned comfortable tour bus. See historic landmarks and join the guide on a stroll through the Old Town. Drive through the Zürichberg district and enjoy beautiful views over Zurich and the lake.

➡ zuerich.com/tour16

Duration: 2¼ h

Price Adults / Children: CHF 34 / 17

Languages: EN, DE ZC: 10%

17 Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise

Discover the main sights of Zurich on this city tour with photo stop at the lake and guided walk through the Old Town. Afterwards, enjoy a boat tour on Lake Zurich with informative Audioguide app.

➡ zuerich.com/tour17

Duration: 3¾ h

Price Adults / Children: CHF 44 / 22

Languages: EN, DE Season: Apr – Oct

18 City Tour With Boat Trip and Chocolate Museum

Half-day tour covering Zurich’s highlights. Drive through the Zürichberg district, guided stroll through the Old Town and boat trip on Lake Zurich to the Lindt Home of Chocolate: incl. museum admission, chocolate tasting and shop.

➡ zuerich.com/tour18

Duration: 5¼ h

Price Adults / Children: CHF 74 / 48

Languages: EN, DE

19 City Tour With Swiss Cheese Fondue

After a short tour through Zurich, a brief stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate and a ride by aerial cable car, you are treated to a culinary highlight: a Swiss cheese fondue in the Panorama Restaurant Felsenegg, high above Lake Zurich.

➡ zuerich.com/tour19

Duration: 4¾ h Price Adults and Children: CHF 130

Languages: EN, DE Season: Dec – Mar

20 Outdoor Escape Games

Experience Zurich on a cutting-edge augmented reality scavenger hunt in the heart of the Old Town. Exciting riddles will guide you through the world’s smallest metropolis. You can look forward to four different missions incl. game equipment!

➡ zuerich.com/tour20

Duration: 2 – 3 h / Mission Price Adults / Children: CHF 36 / 29

Languages: EN, DE, IT, FR, ES

Cities and Tradition

21 Day Trip to the Black Forest and Rhine Falls

On this excursion to Northern Switzerland and the German Black Forest, discover the popular destination Titisee with its beautiful promenade and lake. Pay a visit to the Rhine Falls, the largest and most beautiful waterfall in Europe.

➡ zuerich.com/tour21

Duration: 7 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 82 / 41

Languages: EN, DE, ES Season: May – Oct

22 Half-Day Trip to the Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle

Enchanting excursion to the famous Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle. Feel the power of Europe’s largest waterfall directly from the viewing platforms or take an optional boat ride and feel the spray from the deck. Return trip via Germany.

➡ zuerich.com/tour22

Duration: 3¾ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 54 / 27

Languages: EN, ES Season: May – Sep

23 Half-Day Trip to the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Tour to Europe’s largest waterfall. Get close and feel the spray of the rumbling waters on your face. The trip follows a section of the Grand Tour of Switzerland and includes the picturesque medieval town of Stein am Rhein.

➡ zuerich.com/tour23

Duration: 5¼ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 74 / 37

Languages: EN, DE

24 Day Trip to Heidiland

Experience Switzerland’s incredible diversity and nature in the Heidiland region. Visit the Heidi Village, its store, the authentic museum and even some small goats. Another highlight is Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

➡ zuerich.com/tour24

Duration: 7½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 89 / 44.50

Languages: EN, DE, ES

25 Day Trip to Berne With Food Tastings

Small group tour to the Swiss capital and its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Be amazed by the nature of the Entlebuch and Emmental, visit the Kambly Experience and the Emmental show dairy. Incl. biscuit/cheese tastings and goodie bag.

➡ zuerich.com/tour25

Duration: 10½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 220 / 110

Languages: EN, DE Season: May – Oct

26 Day Trip With Mountains, Cheese and Chocolate

Small group tour to Eastern Switzerland. Visit the Appenzeller show dairy, a Swiss farm and a boutique chocolate manufacturer. Aerial cable car to Hoher Kasten and guided walk through Appenzell. Incl. food tastings and goodie bag.

➡ zuerich.com/tour26

Duration: 11 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 250 / 125

Languages: EN, DE Season: May – Oct

27 Day Trip to Lucerne 9.30 am

No stay in Switzerland is complete without a visit to the city of Lucerne and its famous Chapel Bridge. Afternoon at leisure to explore historic landmarks or for souvenir shopping. Optional: with Saphir Yacht Lake Cruise, CHF 86/43.

➡ zuerich.com/tour27

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 59 / 29.50

Languages: EN, ES

28 Day Trip to Lucerne 10 am

An excursion to Central Switzerland’s historical center. Explore Lucerne and its lake at your own leisurely pace – six hours of free time. With a wide range of attractions, there’s something for all ages in Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour28

Duration: 9 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 59 / 29.50

Languages: EN, DE, ES

Mountains

29 Day Trip to the Jungfraujoch 8 am

Highlight of every Switzerland trip! Europe’s highest train station nestled between the peaks of Mönch and Jungfrau. Stunning views of Eiger North Face and Aletsch Glacier await you. Incl. Eiger Express gondola and cogwheel train.

➡ zuerich.com/tour29

Duration: 12 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 269 / 134.50

Languages: EN, ES, CN

30 Day Trip to the Jungfraujoch 8.30 am

Unforgettable tour into the icy world of Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3,454 m (11,332 ft) – the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Swiss Alps. An excursion on the funicular railway and the new “V Cableway”, the Eiger Express.

➡ zuerich.com/tour30

Duration: 11½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 269 / 134.50

Languages: EN, DE (ES on request)

31 Day Trip to Mt. Pilatus 9.30 am

Combine your visit to Lucerne with the Golden Round Trip at Mt. Pilatus. Ascent by aerial cable cars, explore the summit and soak up the views. Descent on the world’s steepest cogwheel train followed by a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour31

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 164 / 82

Languages: EN, ES

32 Day Trip to Mt. Pilatus 10 am

Explore Mt. Pilatus on the Golden Round Trip, including a ride in a cable car and on the world’s steepest cogwheel train. Afterwards, a relaxing boat trip takes you to Lucerne, where you have approximately 1 hour of leisure time.

➡ zuerich.com/tour32

Duration: 9 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 162 / 81

Languages: EN, DE, ES

33 Day Trip to Mt. Rigi

Visit the queen of the mountains. Ride the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad and board Europe’s first ever mountain railway to the summit for fantastic views over the midlands. Enjoy a scenic lake cruise to the charming city of Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour33

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 140 / 50

Languages: EN

34 Day Trip to Mt. Titlis 9.30 am

Unforgettable trip to Lucerne and Mt. Titlis. The revolving Rotair cable car takes you into an impressive world of snow and glacier. Cross Europe’s highest suspension bridge, explore the Glacier Cave and soak up the magnificent views.

➡ zuerich.com/tour34

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 169 / 84.50

Languages: EN, ES

35 Day Trip to Mt. Titlis 10 am

This trip takes you to the highest view point in Central Switzerland. Enjoy a ride in the revolving Rotair cable car, a walk over the highest suspension bridge in Europe and other attractions on Mt. Titlis. A stop in Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour35

Duration: 9 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 169 / 84.50

Languages: EN, DE, ES

36 Day Trip to Engelberg and Lucerne

Trip to the popular summer and winter resort in Central Switzerland. Pay a visit to the old village, including the splendid monastery church with its imposing organ, and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. A stop in Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour36

Duration: 9 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 74 / 37

Languages: EN, DE, ES

37 Lucerne & Titlis Snow Experience

Glide through the snow on skies for the first time in your life and sled down the slope on snowtubes before taking the Rotair aerial cable car to the top of Mount Titlis. Enjoy a magnificent and breathtaking view over the Swiss Alps.

➡ zuerich.com/tour37

Duration: 9 ½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 230 / 135

Languages: EN, ES Season: Dec – Mar

38 Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock

Combine your trip to Lucerne with an exceptional visit to Mt. Bürgenstock, renowned for its luxurious resort and spectacular panoramic views over Lake Lucerne. Incl. scenic cruise with elegant shuttle boat and ride with legendary funicular.

➡ zuerich.com/tour38

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 110 / 55

Languages: EN, ES

39 Day Trip to Kleine Scheidegg

Discover the enchanting world of the Bernese Oberland on this excursion. At the top of the Kleine Scheidegg Pass, you are surrounded by lush meadows and some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

➡ zuerich.com/tour39

Duration: 11½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 144 / 72

Languages: EN, DE (ES on request)

40 Day Trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken 8 am

Unforgettable day trip to the enchanting Bernese Oberland with panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Enjoy 6 hours at leisure to explore the mountain resorts of Grindelwald and Interlaken.

➡ zuerich.com/tour40

Duration: 12 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 97 / 48.50

Languages: EN, ES, CN

41 Day Trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken 8.30 am

Guided bus tour to the majestic Bernese Oberland, where you can spend your free time exploring Interlaken and Grindelwald (unguided) and enjoying panoramic views, mountain landscapes and the great outdoors.

➡ zuerich.com/tour41

Duration: 11½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 97 / 48.50

Languages: EN, DE (ES on request)

42 Day Trip Skiing in Grindelwald for Beginners

Learn to ski in the Swiss Alps during a 2.5 hours ski class. A professional instructor will show you the techniques to slide down the beginner slopes. Don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking surrounding mountain scenery.

➡ zuerich.com/tour42

Duration: 12 h Price Adults and Children: CHF 295

Languages: EN, ES, CN Season: Dec – Mar

43 Day Trip to Mt. First – Top of Adventure

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Swiss Alps in Bernese Oberland, cross the First Cliff Walk at dizzying heights, hike to the Lake Bachalpsee or opt for one of the adventure activities before taking the cable car down to Grindelwald.

➡ zuerich.com/tour43

Duration: 12 h Price Adults / Children: CHF 162 / 81

Languages: EN, ES, CN

44 Day Trip to Mt. Stanserhorn With CabriO Cable Car

Excursion to the heart of Switzerland. Board the historic funicular and the world’s first open top cable car to reach the peak of Mt. Stanserhorn. Enjoy a short hike or the spectacular views from the revolving restaurant. Leisure time in Lucerne.

➡ zuerich.com/tour44

Duration: 9½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 140 / 70

Languages: EN Season: May – Oct

45 Canyoning or Rafting in Interlaken

An adrenaline-pumping adventure in the Bernese Oberland – whether on white water or through enchanted gorges. Take your pick between canyoning or rafting and enjoy your time immersed in nature.

➡ zuerich.com/tour45

Duration: 12 h Price Adults and Children: CHF 229

Languages: EN, ES, CN Season: May – Oct

Chocolate, postcards, traveller bottles, the legendary Swiss Army Knife and many more: Get your Zurich souvenir in the Tourist Information at Zurich Main Station.

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Souvenir, Zürich, Switzerland.

Other Destinations

46 Rapperswil-Jona

Take part in a walking tour through the picturesque Old Town with its medieval castle and fragrant rose gardens. Or join a themed tour and listen to stories by the night watchman or spine-chilling tales from medieval times.

➡ rapperswil-zuerichsee.ch

Duration: 1½ h Price Adults / Children: CHF 20 / 10

Languages: EN, DE (FR, IT, ES on request)

47 Zug

On guided tours, you can find out more about historical buildings, beautiful artwork and the taste of Kirsch. Round off the day with an excursion up Zugerberg mountain or a drink with a view of the most beautiful sunset in Switzerland.

➡ zug-tourismus.ch

Duration: from 1½ h Price public Tours / Groups from: CHF 5 / 200

Languages: EN, DE (FR, IT, ES, RU, SV, NO, DA on request)

48 Winterthur

Public city tours through the former Sulzer industrial site and the charming Old Town. With anecdotes of the city’s past and present, your tour guide will show you a new side of the city by the Eulach.

➡ citytour-winterthur.ch

Duration: 1½ – 2 h Price Adults / with discount from: CHF 20 / 10

Languages: DE (EN, IT, FR, ES on request)

49 Schwyz

On a public or prebooked individual tour of the historic town of Schwyz, you will learn all about the region’s history, culture and traditions –expect some surprises!

➡ erlebnisregion-mythen.ch

Duration: 1 h Price public Tours / Groups: free / from CHF 160

Languages: DE (EN, FR for groups on request)

48 One Country, one Ticket

The Swiss Travel Pass lets you travel on the entire train, bus and boat network in Switzerland to your heart’s content – including free admission to more than 500 museums and discounts on mountain railways.

➡ zuerich.com/swisstravelpass

Duration: 3 – 15 days Prices from: CHF 232

49 Grand Tour of Switzerland

The Grand Tour of Switzerland leads past cultural and scenic pearls. Travelers experience unforgettable moments on the 1,600 km (990 miles) route. Do you prefer to travel by train? Switzerland can also be discovered on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.

Operators: official partners of Zürich Tourism

Hans Meier Tourist AG

Best of Switzerland Tours AG