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3 Hour Zurich City Walking Tour with Local Guide
2 Adults x $49.61
$99.22
Approx Total
$99.22
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English
Local Guide
List of recommendations
Polybahn train ride (1.5 CHF) NOT MANDATORY
Tips for the guide
Overview
Discover Zurich like a local on this 3-hour walking tour, where you'll explore iconic attractions such as the Grossmünster, Lindenhof, and the Fraumünster. You'll be part of a SMALL GROUP, ensuring a personalized and intimate atmosphere throughout the tour. What makes this tour unique is the blend of well-known landmarks with hidden gems that only locals know, offering you a deeper, more authentic experience of Zurich. Along the way, you'll gain insider knowledge of the city's history, culture, and traditions, making it perfect for both families and solo travelers looking for a meaningful connection with this charming Swiss city.
Please note: While the Polybahn cannot be ridden by those relying on a wheelchair or pushing a stroller, these participants can still fully enjoy the rest of the tour.
PLEASE also NOTE: The Polybahn can be ridden at an additional cost of 1.5 CHF (this is not mandatory).
Meeting points
Please meet us at the big clock in the main hall of Zurich main station (ground level).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Limmat
Learn about the origins of Zurich and the important role the Limmat river played in its history.
5 minutes
N/A
Have a ride on the historic Polybahn which will take us up to the University campus. The ride costs 1.5 CHF and is not included in the tour price. If you wish to skip this, we will walk to the top.
10 minutes
N/A
Enjoy the stunning view over Zurich with its many churches, the lake and the alps in the back.
5 minutes
N/A
Have a peak inside the Federal Institute of Technology (the alma mater of Albert Einstein).
10 minutes
Neumarkt
Find out why Zurich became an economic powerhouse and learn how terrorism has shaped the old town.
10 minutes
Lenin Apartment Zurich
See the building in which Lenin started the Russian revolution.
5 minutes
Cabaret Voltaire
Have you heard of dadaism? This art form was invented right here in Zurich. Let me tell you about the creative minds that used to meet at this café.
5 minutes
Niederdorf (Pass By)
Wander through the streets of "Niederdörfli" and hear about its turbulent past.
Grossmunster
Explore the most significant church of Zurich and head down to its crypt.
10 minutes
Opernhaus Zurich
Take a picture of the Zurich opera building and the head quarters of Switzerland's most renowned newspaper.
5 minutes
N/A (Pass By)
Learn about Zurich's quirkiest tradition.
Lake Zurich
Enjoy the views of Lake Zurich. On a clear day we can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
5 minutes
Fraumunster Church
Marvel at the grandeur of this former catholic monastery and learn about the "test" to be accepted inside the church.
5 minutes
Paradeplatz
Now Paradeplatz represents the Swiss banking system but back in the day it told a very different story.
5 minutes
Old Botanical Garden
Zurich's old botanical garden is the perfect place for some rest and a quiet moment away from the busy city.
10 minutes
Lindenhof Hill
Take in the views, high above Zurich's old town. This is one of Zurich's oldest places.
10 minutes
Bahnhofstrasse (Pass By)
Wander down one of the most expensive streets in the world.
Hauptbahnhof
Back at the train station, learn about the significance of Switzerland's railway system and why our trains are (almost) always on time.
5 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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