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Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise

Top off your classic city sightseeing tour of Zurich with a tour of Lake Zurich

  1. Duration: 3h 45mins

  2. Audio guide: English, German

  3. Fast Track

  4. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: Webereistr 55, 8134, Adliswil, CH
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Included

  • Guided walk through Old Town
  • Audio-guided unescorted cruise on Lake Zurich (Via App currently only available for iOS/Apple)
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point

Limmatstrasse 2, 8005, Zurich
  • 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”
  • Please have the QR code on your voucher ready and present it printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet
  • The tour ends at Bürkliplatz Square

This two-part tour showcases the city of Zurich as well as its namesake lake. You'll walk through Zurich, sightsee from aboard a comfortable coach, and take a one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich's crystal-clear waters.

After boarding a comfortable, climate-controlled coach set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's renowned financial district.

Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour. Continue along the lake, passing the grand Opera House and the university quarter and the University of Zurich. Tour the districts with stately mansions from glorious times past.

After a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, you'll drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town. Hop off the bus and follow your tour guide for stroll through the inviting pedestrian zone with its imposing guild houses; as well as the Church of St. Peter, with Europe's largest clock face; and the Grossmünster church and the Fraumünster church with its impressive stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.

A short stroll along the picturesque Limmat brings you to nearby Bürkliplatz. From here, embark on a scenic one-hour cruise on crystal-clear Lake Zurich. While you're passing by grand lakeside villas and popular lidos, plug in your headphones and tune into the audio guide app that comes included with your ticket. It's packed with compelling stories about the history of the city, the lake, and the surrounding mountains

Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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