Zurich Tours

With large, modern buildings that contrast with the old city that reflects the pre-medieval origins of this Swiss city, Zurich is one of the best options you'll have when visiting Europe. So if you don't want to miss out on the best things to see and do in Zurich, you'd better pay attention to each of the tours I'll show you.

From leisurely tours throughout the city to full-day adventures, Zurich has a lot to see beyond shopping malls and crowded places. Plus, one of the best things about this city is its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

I believe that no city tour of Zurich is complete without a cruise on the lake. Nor can it be considered a good tour if you don't go to the Chocolate Factory. This tour gives you all that in one tour.

The tour of the financial centre of the city takes place by bus, just before boarding the cruise on the city's most important lake.

During the visit to the Chocolate Factory, which you can also do as part of a Zurich food tour, you will have the opportunity to taste exquisite chocolate creations, and during the tour you can also taste Swiss cheese at some of the stops you make. To further enhance the experience, you'll walk through the Zürichberg district for panoramic views of the entire city.

Interesting details

• Price: From 73 euros per person.
• Duration: This is a half-day tour, so it usually lasts approximately 5 hours.
• Means of transport: This tour is done by bus and cruise ship, and part of the tour is on foot.
• Advantages of this tour: It includes the accompaniment of an expert tour guide who speaks different languages. It also includes the tour by bus and cruise ship. Included is the walking tour through the centre of Zurich and the 30-minute cruise tour, as well as the entrance and visit to the Chocolate Factory. A 24-hour bus ticket is included in the price.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Drinks and meals are not included. Personal expenses are not included. No food or drink is allowed inside the vehicle. The route may change due to weather conditions, so the route is variable.

For two hours you will have the opportunity to board a panoramic bus from where you can see the city from a different perspective.

Among the most interesting places you will see during this panoramic tour are the place where Albert Einstein studied as well as the Swiss National Museum and the historic centre of the city.

This is a tour that you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will take you to all the interesting places in the city. The tour guide can tell you everything you want to know about the city, in different languages, so you can do this tour in English.

Interesting details

• Price: Approximately 37 euros per ticket.
• Duration: It lasts about two hours.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is done by bus.
• Advantages of this tour: You will be accompanied by an expert guide who speaks different languages. Entrance to the bus or minivan is included depending on the number of people participating in the experience. It also includes a guided walk through the old town.
• Disadvantages of this tour: The route may change if there are road repairs or other road works. If there are less than 15 people, the tour does not take place by bus but by minivan. Drinks and meals are not included in the price. Personal expenses are not included in the price of the bus ticket.

Tuk tuks are very interesting and popular carriages in Zurich, on which you can get to know the whole city in one complete tour. One of the best things about this tuk tuk ride is that your guide will tell you all the anecdotes you want to know about the city of Zurich, its historic centre and the other sights.

You will get to ride on board a tuk tuk on a private experience that is only available to you and your group. This experience is a must if you are visiting Zurich, as many people choose to use this vehicle as their common mode of transport.

Places you will visit during the tour include the university quarter, popular as the place where Albert Einstein studied, the financial district and at the end of the day, you will also have a tour of the most popular bars in the city.

Interesting details

• Price: Approximately 73 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour lasts approximately 70 minutes.
• Means of transport: From the beginning to the end of the experience, you will go on board a Tuk Tuk.
• Advantages of this private tour: It includes the accompaniment of an expert tour guide who will tell you at all times different anecdotes of the city. The tuk tuk tuk ride is included and you can also make stops to take photos and buy anything you want.
• Disadvantages of this private tour: Personal expenses and meals and drinks are not included. Transport to and from the hotel is not included.

This is a small group experience, which equals an almost personalised experience. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see not only the most important sights of Zurich, but also to take a cable car ride to admire beautiful views from above.

As it is a water, land and air experience, you will also get to ride a boat on Lake Zurich. This is one of those experiences that you can't miss to include in your complete guide to Zurich in 3 days to make the most of your visit, as it will leave you with beautiful postcards from all angles of the city.

Interesting details

• Price: From 92 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can take between 5 and 6 hours to complete.
• Means of transport: To complete the experience you will need to board a bus, cable car and boat for each part of the tour.
• Advantages of this tour: An expert local guide is included to take you to all the places you want to see. It also includes a cruise on Lake Zurich, a ride on the cable car and admission to the cog railway.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Food and drinks are not included. Personal expenses and shopping are also not included.

This private tour is very similar to the tour that takes you to the Chocolate Factory and gives you the opportunity to spend some time on a lake cruise. The big difference between other tours and this one is that it is a completely private tour, which means that only you and your group can enjoy it.

The tour starts with a bus ride around the city of Zurich, where you will enjoy the company and commentary of an expert guide, and then board the cruise ship that will take you on a cruise around the lake that is located in the centre of the city.

Finally, you'll go to the chocolate workshop at the Factory, where you'll not only have an exquisite tasting, but you'll also be taught how to make chocolate.

Interesting details

• Price: From 250 euros per person.
• Duration: The tour lasts approximately 3 and a half hours.
• Means of transport: The whole tour will be done on board of a fully equipped vehicle with all the necessary conditions and according to the size of the group.
• Advantages of this tour: You will have an expert guide by your side who will tell you everything you need to know about each place you visit. Included is a 24-hour premium class pass for Zurich. Also included is the entrance to the chocolate workshop and the cruise on Lake Zurich. All taxes and fees of all kinds are included. Hotel pick-up from Zurich hotels is available.
• Disadvantages of this tour: No meals or drinks are included beyond those included in the booking.

There is no better way to get to know a city than on foot. That's why this tour offers you the opportunity to take you to the most culturally interesting places in the Swiss capital.

This experience lasts approximately two hours, so you'll need to be in the mood for a lot of walking, and it's an activity you'll love to include on your list of things to do in Zurich in the summer. But all that walking will be worth it when you start to see all that Zurich's central city centre has to show you.

Among the interesting sights you'll see on the tour are St. Peter's Church and the city's town hall. You'll also be able to walk through the remains of the Roman baths and learn about the rich history this city has to tell.

Interesting details

• Price: From 10 euros per person.
• Duration: Approximately two hours walking.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is on foot.
• Advantages of this private tour: Includes an expert tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour explaining everything about the city. The tour is conducted in two languages, except on Saturdays. If you have the Zurich Pass, this could allow you to get a 50% discount applied to the price of this tour.
• Disadvantages of this private tour: Hotel pick-up and drop-off is not included. Meals, drinks and additional expenses during the tour are not included. The city card is not included.

This tour differs from the previous one in that, in this case, you will only be able to visit the historic centre of Zurich, without visiting other districts such as the financial district. This tour is entirely on foot and lasts approximately two hours.

From the beginning to the end of the tour, you will be accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you everything you want to know about each of the buildings that are part of the historic centre. The exploration will be exhaustive, visiting places that few tourists get to know thanks to the company of the local guide.

Interesting details

• Price: From 26 euros per person.
• Duration: The tour lasts approximately two hours.
• Means of transport: This tour is completely on foot. How you get to the starting point is up to you, either by public transport or on foot.
• Advantages of this tour: You will have a local guide who will speak to you in different languages, including Spanish. Children can participate in this tour, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Public transport is close by so you can get to the meeting point.
• Disadvantages of this tour: Handling fees, taxes and other additional costs are not included. Food and beverages are not included and personal expenses are not included. Not suitable for wheelchair users.

This is a private tour, which means that only your group of friends will have the opportunity to participate. The tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel to take you to the Lindt chocolate factory, the world's authentic chocolate factory.

This is an experience I love to include in my list of 10 things to do in Zurich in winter, because you will get to taste hot chocolate, and if you visit the factory in December, you will love tasting the different chocolates to celebrate Christmas.

Once inside the chocolate factory, you will also have a guided tour of the entire facility and get to see everything from the chocolate making methods, to the chocolate museum and the outlet shop where you can buy all the souvenir chocolates you want.

Interesting details

• Price: From 740 euros per person.
• Duration: The whole tour lasts approximately 3 and a half hours.
• Means of transport: From the hotel to the Chocolate Factory you will travel in a fully-equipped vehicle.
• Advantages of this guided tour: Includes private transport from the hotel to the chocolate factory and back. It also includes the guided tour inside the factory and of course, the entrance to the factory. It is wheelchair accessible and it is also possible to enter with prams. This is a private activity, so only your group will participate.
• Disadvantages of this guided tour: Food and beverage services are not included during the tour, except for some tasting exceptions.

Whether you're travelling alone or with friends, this is a tour you'll love, as it takes you to the most popular bars and pubs around Zurich. You'll get a taste of the city's nightlife as well as its most traditional cocktails.

It's a three to six hour experience in which you can not only experience different flavours, but also dance in the bars you visit. You will be able to participate in the nightlife of Zurich and above all you will have VIP access to the nightlife and party life of this city, which is definitely no less festive than other cities in Europe.

Interesting details

• Price: Approximately 26 euros per person.
• Duration: Approximately three to six hours.
• Means of transport: The tour is on foot, but you must get to the meeting point on your own.
• Advantages of this night-time tour: There is public transport nearby. Entrance to the different pubs is included. You will be accompanied by an expert tour guide who will teach you everything you need to know about the city and its nightlife scene.
• Disadvantages of this night tour: It is not wheelchair friendly, drinks and food prices are not included, except for the exceptions that have been previously specified.

The duration of a tour depends on the type of transport used, the itinerary provided by your tour guide and the activities you are going to do during the day. Generally, a sightseeing tour of the city does not last more than three hours.

On the other hand, if you are going to visit specific places and also enjoy cheese, chocolate or other food tastings, it will probably last a little more than three hours. In case the tour is complete and includes entrance to interesting attractions in Zurich, the tour can be extended from half a day to a full day.

• Bring warm clothes, because regardless of the season, the weather in Zurich can be changeable, so you may be surprised.
• If you are going with children, be sure to ask about special prices for them, as many experiences of this kind offer this option.
• Wear comfortable shoes so that you can walk more comfortably on longer sections of the trail.
• Don't forget to carry enough memory on your devices so you can take lots of pictures, the scenery will inspire you.