9 Best 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.

This guided tour allows you to discover Zurich from three unique perspectives: by land, water and air. During this approximately 4.5-hour tour, you will explore the city's most iconic sights, combining bus rides, a ferry ride on Lake Zurich and a cable car ascent to Felsenegg, one of the region's most impressive viewpoints.

During the bus ride, you'll tour the historic centre of Zurich and see iconic buildings such as the Swiss National Museum, the Zurich Opera House, Fraumünster Church and St. Peter's Church. Afterwards, you'll board a ferry across Lake Zurich, enjoying panoramic views of the city with its mix of medieval and modern architecture. Finally, you'll ascend by cable car to Felsenegg, a lookout point at an altitude of 804 metres, from where you'll have a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.

Interesting details

• Price: From 70 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can take between 4 and 5 hours to complete.
• Means of Transport: To complete the experience you will have to board a bus, cable car and boat, on each part of the tour.

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 about 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 58 euros per person.
• Duration: From 2 to 6 hours.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is on foot.

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 30 euros per person.
• Duration: It lasts approximately 2 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.

Exploring Zurich by electric bike is one of the most comfortable and fun ways to explore the city. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will cycle through the historic city centre and discover some of the most iconic sights, combining history, culture and panoramic views in a single experience.

During the tour, you'll pass the Grossmünster Church, Zurich City Hall and the Paradeplatz financial centre, among other key landmarks. You'll also pass through residential neighbourhoods and stroll along Lake Zurich, enjoying its tranquillity and natural beauty. Finally, you'll take the cable car up to Rigiblick, from where you'll be able to admire a spectacular view of the city.

This tour is conducted in small groups of approximately 9 people, which guarantees a more personalised experience. In addition, you will be provided with a helmet and a rain jacket in case of rain, so you can enjoy the ride without any worries. Thanks to the electric assistance, you will be able to concentrate on the scenery effortlessly, making the most of every corner of Zurich.

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Tuk tuks are very interesting and popular carriages in Zurich, on which you can get to know the whole city in a 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 80 euros per person.
• Duration: About 90 minutes.
• Means of transport: From the beginning to the end of the experience, you will go on board of a Tuk Tuk.

I don 't think any tour of the whole city 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.

For two hours you will have the opportunity to get on 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.

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.

If you are travelling alone or with friends, this is a tour that you will love, because it takes you to the most popular pubs and bars all over 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 make your own way to the meeting point.

The duration of this type of tour depends on the type of transport used, the itinerary provided by your tour guide and the activities you will be doing 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 bring enough memory on your devices so you can take lots of pictures, the scenery will inspire you.