Zurich Highlights City Tour with Lake Cruise

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Opernhaus Zürich
Zurich Lake Cruise
Opernhaus Zürich
Discover Zurich's Old Town
Cruise Journey With Traditional Boats in Zurich
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Description

Summary

Starts
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Duration
3 Hrs. 45 Min.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Discover the best of Zurich on a guided city tour that blends urban highlights with lakeside charm in Switzerland’s vibrant metropolis. Begin your adventure at the Sihlquai Bus Station, where a comfortable, air-conditioned coach awaits to whisk you through Zurich’s iconic landmarks and elegant districts.

Marvel at the fairy-tale Swiss National Museum, the exclusive boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, and the city’s renowned financial district. Pause at Enge harbor for a breathtaking photo stop, capturing the shimmering waters of Lake Zurich and the city’s scenic skyline.

Continue past the grand Opera House and through neighborhoods dotted with stately mansions, experiencing firsthand Zurich’s impressive standard of living. The tour leads you to the historic Old Town, where your guide reveals medieval guild houses, St. Peter’s Church with Europe’s largest clock-face, and the famed Fraumünster with its Chagall windows.

After saying farewell to your guide, set off on a relaxing one-hour independent cruise on Lake Zurich. Glide past elegant lakeside villas and popular lidos, enjoying insightful commentary via an audio guide app on your own device. The tour concludes at Bürkliplatz, leaving you perfectly placed to continue exploring Zurich on your own.

This experience is ideal for travelers seeking a blend of guided discovery and independent exploration, with all transportation provided and carbon-balanced operations certified. Secure your spot now to experience Zurich’s highlights and the beauty of Lake Zurich in one unforgettable tour.

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Included

1 hour audio-guided cruise on Lake Zurich (app on own device)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Guided walking tour of the Old Town
Partly guided tour by a professional guide
Transportation in an air-conditioned coach

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 Zurich opera house and Sechselautenplatz town square view, largest city in Switzerland.Zürich Opera House

Options

Standard tour

Good to know

If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Routing might have to be amended due to construction work or public events
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.
This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.

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