Around Zürich · ZURICH CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Switzerland charges properly for its days out, so it is worth knowing which are worth it. Here are 15 zurich city sightseeing tours, each with its cost, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before booking.
4.5-hour Zurich highlights by bus, ferry, and cable car. Old Town walk, Lake Zurich crossing, and Felsenegg views over the Alps.
“Excellent. Adolfo is a knowledgeable guide,very friendly. It is a great way to experience Zurich in a few hours. The ferry ride across lake Zurich was really fun. We had a warm and sunny day. Would recommend for seeing Zurich in a short time.”
A half-day Zurich highlights tour with an Old Town walk, Lake Zurich ferry, and a cable car ride to Felsenegg for Alpine views.
“Perfect balance of walking and bus rides. Lots of scenery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect length when just flying in the same morning! I highly recommend!”
Zurich city bus tour with audio guide and Lake Zürich cruise. See Grossmünster and Bahnhofstrasse, then enjoy lake views from Bürkliplatz. 3.5 hours.
“Comfy bus trip around the city with an audio recorded narration about the city. Provides plenty of useful information and sites. From there you board what’s basically a ferry ride along the harbour stopping to pick up and drop off passengers.”
A 1-hour Zurich highlights bus ride with great city views, plus an optional Lake Zurich cruise with audio guide and easy meeting point.
“Very good overview of Zurich and value for the money.”
See Zurich in 2 hours: Old Town walk, church sights, Zürichberg views, and Einstein-linked ETH on a guided bus tour.
“we were delighted with this tour, had a lovely surprise as we thought it would only be a two hour sit in the bus but thats not the case.”
Zurich by bus and on foot, plus a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise with app audio, photo stops, and an Old Town guided walk.
“I had a great time. The bus visit was nice with two photo stops. The walking tour was short but efficient. The cruise is definitely the highlight of the tour. It's so gorgeous out there on the lake!”
1-hour Lake Lucerne yacht cruise from Pier 7 with multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and Alps and Lucerne city views, mobile ticket, $39.67.
“The Saphir cruise was excellent. Very clean and on time, friendly staff and the highlight of the Lucern. Lake Lucern is majestic!”
Zurich in 6 hours: guided Old Town walk, Lake Zurich cruise, and a Felsenegg cable car ride with solar-system trail views.
“It literally covers the most important parts of Zurich. Informative and productive. To cover all the locations, we ride funicular, tram, cruise, long distance bus, cable car and train. We have had great time. The tour guy Greg is energetic and organized. He loaded us with all the stories about Zurich. We missed the tour and his company arranged next day tour for free. We are so glad that we took the offer.”
See Old Town, ride a Lake Zurich ferry, and go up to Felsenegg for standout city views on a 4.5-hour English tour.
“Only weather so rain, so made tour harder to get around. But Zurich is so beautiful and luxury city. Every thing so expensive Love it so much”
Private Zurich walking tour with Polybahn ride, guided pro photos and fast delivery in 24 hours, small private group pace.
“Our tour today exceeded our expectations. Our guide Lino made our trip a memorable one. He was professional, enthusiastic, and attentive. He went above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide/ experience. Grateful he was able to capture memories that we will have with us for a lifetime. 10/10”
Zurich open-top bus plus a chocolate factory visit and Appenzell cheese tour, with time in Appenzell and a likely photo stop in St. Gallen.
“First part of the tour, the Zürich city tour was nice. Then we went on the Apen cellcheese and chocolate tour which did not leave the bus station until 13:30. By the time we got to the cheese factory they had shut down production, so we basiRead more”
Private Lake Thun boat from Sigriswil to Spiez and Merligen, with pizza and sunset views, for groups up to six.
“Captain Chris is very friendly and nice. The boat is well maintain and clean. And of course, the food bus good too.”
Interlaken highlights by private car with a local guide. See Trümmelbach Waterfalls, Grimsel Pass road, and more, fully customizable.
“Muy buen recorrido en un solo día, ves muchos puntos de interes en Interlaken, Grindelwald y Lauterbrunnen”
Interlaken to Aare Gorge and Stein Glacier with a cable car and Sustenpass views. Private-group day with photo stops and guide Philipp.
“Me and my daughter had alot of fun on the tour with Philipp . We especially enjoyed the cable car as very scenic and beautiful views . We enjoyed being up in the mountains which we wouldn't of been able to see on public transport. We enjoyed the restaurant at the top where we could go for a walk and stand on some snow . He was very knowledgeable guide .We throughly enjoyed our day .”
Private helicopter flight over Bern in about 18 minutes, with headset commentary and Aare river views plus Parliament, Münster steeple, football and art stops.
“Wow, just great! Oliver is super cool and the flight was really fun, thank you!! Definitely back:)Auto-translated”
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