Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Zurich's historic Old Town
- Scenic boat cruise on Lake Zurich
- Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
- Visit the iconic Grossmünster Church
- Discover the beauty of Lindenhof Hill
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Zurich's Old Town
- Lake Zurich boat cruise
- Visit to Bahnhofstrasse shopping district
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Meet your tour guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and start the journey through the city of Zurich.
Pass by: Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.), and the renowned financial district.
Enjoy the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
Pass by: Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and the professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
Next, enjoy a guided walking tour through Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the historic guild houses, see the famous St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and visit the Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches, renowned for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
Say goodbye to your tour guide and embark on a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide while enjoying the scenic views of the lakeside villas and lidos.
Only if option selected: After the scenic Lake Zurich cruise, explore the FIFA Museum independently and discover the history of football through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays. Experience iconic moments, learn about legendary players, and enjoy multimedia presentations that bring the sport’s rich heritage to life.
Meeting point
Start Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm the tour's availability and schedule in advance.
- Be aware of any local events that might affect the tour route.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour.
- Bring a light jacket, as weather can change quickly in Zurich.
- Check the local weather forecast before your tour.
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
- This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
- Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
- Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in.
- If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
- The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.
Traveler reviews
Lake and city tour.. a nice adventure
Our city guide Marcel was very good! We enjoyed that part of tour. We did not realize that the lake cruise was on the mini cruise boat and that we would not have our guide. We got in line early as Marcel informed us, but we did not realize how few seats were outside and we were actually bombarded by a group of school girls and pushed through us in line and all outside seats were taken. The ride was not completely around the lake and very crowded. Definitely a little disappointing, but a little insight from the guides on how few seats were outside and not letting groups push past would have been appreciated. Do you offer a guided trip of the lake? That would be preferable.
Seeing the beauty of Lake...
Seeing the beauty of Lake Zürich in light rain on a cloudy, overcast day is ethereal. I was still pleasantly surprised even without any sunshine.
Great Zurich Highlights in 1/2 Day
Gonzalo was a terrific guide, we saw many highlights of Zurich at a good pace with no hassle. Learned a lot about the city and the sites in very enjoyable way. We loved the tram to Felsenzell, lake cruise walking tour, everything
Much of the highlights...
Much of the highlights can be found online. It’s the personal knowledge of the guide that’s the game changer. You just have to stick closer with him for audio efficiency. Weather was a bit warm but our batch was patient enough to listen to our moving encyclopedia. Truly fun for first timers.
Amazing experience
Great tour, Lars was incredible and made the tour fantastic, we actually went to the chocolate factory and not the fifa museum but besides that, it was incredible