Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

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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.

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

Description

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.

Includes

Transportation in an air-conditioned bus Partly guided tour by a guide Guided walking tour of the Old Town Audio-guided (unescorted) cruise on Lake Zurich (via app on own device) Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Important Information

  • The route may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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