Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

2 Adults x $89.79

$179.58

Approx Total

$179.58

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English
Visit of Rhine Falls, Laufen Castle, Historama
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Guided village walk in Stein am Rhein

Food and drinks
Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal expenses

Overview

Visit the magnificent Rhine Falls and the pretty village of Stein am Rhein on this 5-hour trip from Zurich. With a guide, you'll travel through northern Switzerland’s rolling wine country to the falls, Europe’s largest. View the roaring waters from clifftop Laufen Castle, and, in summer, choose to ride a boat close up to the cascades (optional). Afterward, take a guided stroll around medieval Stein am Rhein to admire its fresco-painted, half-timbered houses and other historical highlights. The tour duration is ideal if you’re short on time.

Meeting points

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Zurich (Pass By)

Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland's interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
Rhine Falls

Reach the first highlight of this afternoon at splendid medieval Castle Laufen – the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour leisure time at Europe's biggest waterfalls and one of Switzerland's major tourist attractions! Delight unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Take an optional boat ride (summer only, additional costs) close to the falls. Enjoy an hour here to see an exhibition, admire panoramic views from the glass elevator, or walk to the viewpoints above and around the falls to thrill at their roar and power. The site also has a playground, shops, and restaurants. Perhaps opt for a boat ride (subject to availability and not included in price) to experience the crashing cascades close up.

1 hour 10 minutes
Stein am Rhein

Continue via Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress and passing through the beautiful countryside to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. On a guided stroll, you learn about the well-preserved old town with its many distinctive buildings. Most of these half-timbered houses are made of stone with delicate wooden windows and stun visitors with their exceptional frescoes. The most prominent of these houses is the White Eagle, whose fresco counts as the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland.

1 hour
Zurich (Pass By)

Drive back to Zurich in the evening, where the tour ends.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and strollers

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Tourguide is telling a...

Published on Jan, 2025

Tourguide is telling a lot of information on Swiss way of life and giving some useful tips. The picturesque town Stain am Rhein is really worth seeing.

Excellent Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Verena was excellent guide, super knowledgeable and funny. The falls were amazing to see and very impressive. Would highly recommend

Amazing Swiss Culture tour

Published on Jan, 2025

My wife and I were on our honeymoon and absolutely loved this tour. If you want to get immersed in the Swiss culture, this your offers a good opportunity to learn about a beautiful old Swiss town and see a gorgeous waterfall!

A very enjoyable...

Published on Jan, 2025

A very enjoyable afternoon trip to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein. Our guide, Monica, was knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was very well organized. I highly recommend this tour.

Charming views, great host!

Published on Jan, 2025

I had a lot of fun on this tour led by Francisca. She talked about her life growing up in Switzerland (plus some interesting history) while also showing off the gorgeous villages and cities we passed along the way to the Rhine Falls.

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