Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise
ID: GYG408971-742232
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Combine a sightseeing tour of Switzerland's largest city with a cruise on Lake Zurich. Get an overview of the city by bus, explore the Old Town on foot, and discover the city's highlights by boat.
See Zurich's top attractions on a three-in-one city highlights tour. Explore the city by bus to get an overview of the various districts. Embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Discover the city and its beautiful surroundings from the water during an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.
Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.
Continue along the lake, passing the Opera House and the university district with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. Tour distinguished neighborhoods with stately mansions from glorious times past. Picture living by the popular Zürichberg recreational area.
After enjoying a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town for your walking tour. Take in guild houses, churches, historic squares, and hidden gems as you listen to your guide's numerous anecdotes about Zurich.
Then, say goodbye to your tour guide and take a short stroll along the picturesque Limmat to nearby Bürkliplatz. Embark on a scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Enjoy stunning views of the Swiss city and the Alps from the water.
Sit back and relax as you listen to compelling stories about the history of the city, the lake, and the surrounding mountains via an audio guide app on your own device before ending the tour back at Bürkliplatz.
Highlights
- Catch a glimpse of the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district
- Follow in the footsteps of alumni Albert Einstein in the university district
- Visit the hilltop Zurichberg district and marvel at its unparalleled views
- Explore medieval alleys in the historic heart of the city on a guided walk
- Learn more about the city on a peaceful cruise on crystal-clear Lake Zurich
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The route may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice
Departure is from the Sihlquai Coach Parking area near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (the last track on street level) until the road turns to the right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Sihlquai Coach Parking just opposite Starbucks. If traveling by public transport, take tram 4/6/13 to the stop “Sihlquai/H." Please arrive 15 minutes before departure and bring a valid ID.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
