Zurich Bus and Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Zurich's historic Old Town
- Cruise on scenic Lake Zurich
- Visit Rapperswil's 'City of Roses'
- See Fraumünster Church's stained glass
- Discover Zurich's cultural landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bus tour of Zurich's landmarks
- Boat cruise on Lake Zurich
- Visit to Rapperswil Old Town
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Check in for your tour at the bus parking Sihlquai and board the luxury coach.
Pass by: This tour shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings! Start with a guided city tour of Zurich which shows you the commercial center, a section of the Old Town, Fraumuenster Church from the outside, historical Limmatquai and the university district.
Drive along the Hoehenstrasse which offers spectacular views into the Alps, we then drive to Rapperswil which is named the 'City of Roses'.
The charming little town of Rapperswil offers unique attractions for visitors - the Rose Gardens, the Castle, the deer park on the Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town.
After a guided orientation tour and some time at leisure in Rapperswil, enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Lake of Zurich (unescorted). There is a restaurant on board for your convenience. First possible boat back is scheduled to arrive at 3:25pm at Zurich Buerkliplatz Pier.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm the tour's availability on your preferred date.
- Be aware of the tour's cancellation policy before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the Old Town tour.
- Bring a light jacket, as weather can change during the day.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Disappointing
The town was quaint but the rose garden was no better than my own garden. The tour boat coming home was not a tour boat but the local ferry that stopped in ten towns to drop off and pick up passengers going to Zurich. It was very deceptive to pretend it was a boat tour.
The boat and bus tour was...
The boat and bus tour was divine! Jeanine our tour guide was a delight! The old town was interesting and had many shopping and dining options. The scenery during the boat ride was incredible. Just a note, you are on your own during the boat ride. Jeanine and the others continue on another tour.
Not a positive experience
Was not up to expectations although the tour guide lady was sweet but the tour office people were not as helpful. However I don’t recommend it
The guide needed better...
The guide needed better English language skillls and the Zürich tour was very limited for interesting information. The overall experience was disappointing
Just Nice Four Hours Away from Zurich City Center
As mentioned in other reviews, this is not really a city tour of Zurich. We simply flew by Zurich landmarks on a big coach bus without really stopping. You're just driving by on the way to Rapperswil, a lovely small village on the upper part of Lake Zurich. The drive is nice, though, as you can see great sights is the lake from above as you make your way to Rapperswil. The boat ride back has several stops, and doesn't have any type of tour associated with it. Plan accordingly. It takes 2 hours to make your way back to Zurich if you choose to return via this ferry method. While it wasn't a completely lost 4 hours, it was a disappointment we didn't get more of a Zurich tour. "The Great Tour of Zurich" is a misleading title in my opinion. If you're wanting more of a Zurich city center tour this one is NOT it.