Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Majestic Rhine Falls
- Historic Stein am Rhein
- Scenic Swiss countryside
- Professional local guide
- Comfortable transportation
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein
- Transportation from Zurich
- Professional tour guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Pass by: Drive back to Zurich in the evening, where the tour ends.
Meeting point
Start Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Optional boat ride: CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (April to October, subject to availability, payable on site by credit card or in cash)
- The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or strollers
Traveler reviews
Matt was a great guide...
Matt was a great guide and the tour covered the falls and the old towns which are always fascinating.
Stein Rhine Waterfalls
Matthew was outstanding, very professional and also gave us quite history of the little towns . We took the boat in the waterfall which I highly recommended.
Not bad, but could have been better.
The tour was pleasant. There are more steps down and up to get to the boat ride o the Falls. For some, it was an expected challenge. The Castle was over looked on the tour, and we didn’t have enough time at Stein am Rhine. The boat ride was an additional cost and I thought it was inclusive. The tour guides were new, and the ride home was a long, somewhat rambling history lesson. They did have a nice photographer that was full of good information.
Best of Switzerland tour was just ok
The time spent at the falls and in the village was fine. We enjoyed the boat ride. My rating is only 3 because of the tour itself. The bus was very hot for the vast majority of the ride (avg 30 C) and we could not hear 95% of what the guide was saying, despite asking her to turn up the volume of the microphone/ speaker. Even when she turned up the volume, she did not make her voice any louder. We missed all of the information about the area as well as important instructions.
Poor bus air condition made us giving poor
The bus was ok but the air condition was very poor with extreme heat on that day. The tour guide Annette very nice lady.