The Dark Side of Zurich: Self-Guided Audio City Tour

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Zurich
Languages
English and Russian
Admission
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Description

Step into the hidden past of Zurich with a self-guided audio tour that reveals the city’s most chilling stories. Using your smartphone and headphones, you’ll explore the darker side of Swiss history as you walk through Zurich’s historic streets at your own pace.

Begin your journey at Paradeplatz, where the audio guide leads you to sites connected to medieval executions and witch trials. Discover where executioners once lived and learn about their roles and lives, including the shocking details of their salaries and daily routines.

As you wander, you’ll visit the Fraumünster church and hear about Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows, then continue to monuments and squares that witnessed dramatic events. Stories of torture, witchcraft accusations, and public executions come alive, offering a unique perspective on Zurich’s past.

The tour also takes you to the Grossmünster and Water Church, two of Zurich’s most iconic landmarks, while sharing tales of faith, revenge, and justice. With detailed directions, photos, and high-quality audio in English or Russian, you’ll never miss a step or a story.

Simply use the link provided after booking to access your audio guide. Please bring your own mobile phone with internet access and headphones. Entrance fees to the Fraumünster church are not included. Don’t miss your chance to uncover Zurich’s secrets—check availability and book your unforgettable audio adventure today!

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Included

High-quality audio guide (in English or Russian) with clear route explanation, accompanied by photos and detailed directions

Destinations

Panoramic view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster, Grossmunster and St. Peter and river Limmat at Lake Zurich on a sunny day with clouds in summer, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandZurich

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Attractions

Photo of Grossmünster Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland.Grossmünster

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Zurich: Self-guided Dark Side of the City Audio Tour
Explore the dark side of Zurich as your audio guide tells you about medieval executions and witchcraft in the city. Visit the house where an executioner lived. Listen to true stories about executions.

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