Zurich Guided Tour + Boat Ride
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Zurich Guided Tour + Boat Ride

On this tour of Zurich, we'll enjoy a bus tour and a walking tour of the city center, along with a boat ride on Zürichsee Lake. Tour Details.

  • 4 hours
  • 4 | 5 reviews

On this tour of Zurich, we'll enjoy a bus tour and a walking tour of the city center, along with a boat ride on Zürichsee Lake.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Sihlquai bus station parking lot to begin the full tour of Zurich, which includes both walking and bus segments.

The tour starts with a panoramic bus tour, passing notable locations such as the National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse, and the financial centre. A stop at the Enge Gate will allow for photos of the Zürichsee Gate, followed by views near the Opera Theatre.

Next, we will explore the university neighbourhood, passing the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and the University of Zurich. We will observe luxurious mansions on the Zürichberg Hill, before heading to the Kunsthaus, a major Swiss art museum.

The next segment is a walking tour of the historic centre, where we will view landmarks such as the largest clock face in Europe at Peterkirche Church, City Hall, Grossmünster, and Fraumünster churches.

After the guided visit, the guide will depart, allowing free time for a boat tour around Zürichsee Lake. This hour-long tour will showcase views of villas and mansions along the lake's banks.

The boat tour concludes at Bürkliplatz Square. The total duration of the tour is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Included

  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide during the Zurich tour
  • 1–hour boat ride around Zürichsee with an audio guide in English

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Sihlquai, Ausstellungsstrasse, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland

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