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Tourist Information

Location at Zurich Main Station / Meeting point for tours

Bus Station Zurich

Stampfenbachpla

Löwenplatz

Swiss National Museum

Zurich Main Station

Bahnhofquai/HB (from mid Dec)

Bahnhofplatz/ HB

Central

Bahnhofstrasse/HB

Limma tschi

The bus tours start at Zurich bus station, unless otherwise specified in the booking confirmation. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Program and prices are subject to change. Some tours require a minimum number of participants. A counter, a waiting room and restrooms are available on site.

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And here’s something to keep in mind: these tours can also be booked as private, individual excursions on request.

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Contact and Booking

+41 44 215 40 00 ➡ zuerich.com/ info@zuerich.com tours

Visit Zurich @visitzurich

➡ zuerich.com/review

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Explanation / Legend

• Children’s rates: valid for age 6 – 15 if not stated otherwise

• ZC: benefit from the Zürich Card

• Months Program

Sihlquai/HB Paradeplatz

Haldenegg
Helmhaus
Rathaus

Zürich City Guide App

The Zürich City Guide app is the ideal companion for your trip to the city: book guided tours, buy the Zürich Card and use it as a ticket for public transport –all via smartphone. The app also features an interactive city map, lists of favourites and the latest tips.

For example every first Wednesday of the month at 5pm: the Zurich’s Powerful Women Tour. Information on all tours & booking: ➡ zuerich.com/themedtours

Tours & Round Trips

Tours & Round Trips

1 Zurich Old Town on Foot

• 2 h

• CHF 25 / 12.50

• EN, DE

• ZC: 50%

Discover the historic center with its winding alleyways. On a guided walking tour, you will hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about the eventful history of the town on the River Limmat, its churches, guild houses and more.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Mon – Thu, Sun 11am, Fri 11am / 5pm, Sat 11am / 1pm Mon, Wed, Sun 11am, Sat 11am / 1pm

For tour language options, see website: ➡ zuerich.com/tour1

2 E-Bike Tour City

• 2½ h

• CHF 39

• EN / DE combined

• ZC: 50%

Once you’ve visited the must-see spots downtown, it’s worth exploring the city’s outskirts or relaxing in nature on its doorstep. With the e-bikes provided by Casino Zurich, you can cover long distances in no time at all.

Thu & Sat 4.15pm, Sun 11.15am

➡ zuerich.com/tour2

3 Themed Tours in English

• 2 h

• CHF 25

• EN

On these tours rich in variety, you can learn about topics such as Zurich and its guilds, the Dada art movement or archaeology in Zurich. Every Saturday at 4pm, the themed tours are also held in German.

Year-round, every other Wednesday, 5pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour3

4 Zurich’s Powerful Women

• 2 h

• CHF 25

• EN, DE

Female pioneers, politicians and visionaries have shaped Zurich’s history since time immemorial. Discover the places where these strong women made history on an inspiring tour of the city center.

EN: every first Wednesday of the month, 5pm (except Dec)

DE: May 23, 2026, Oct 24, 2026, Mar 20, 2027, 4pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour4

5 History of Money in Zurich

• 2 h

• CHF 25

• EN

What does the silk industry have to do with banks? Who were the city’s money lenders and where did people first envisage a bold vision for the future? You will receive all the answers to these and other intriguing questions during this leisurely stroll.

Year-round, every second Wednesday of the month, 5pm (except Dec)

➡ zuerich.com/tour5a

6 Reformation in Zurich

• 2 h

• CHF 25

• EN

This tour provides comprehensive insights about how the Reformation came about in Zurich. Stroll past the most important churches, visit commemorative plaques and monuments, and discuss the key stages in the work of reformer Ulrich Zwingli.

Year-round, every third Wednesday of the month, 5pm (except Dec)

➡ zuerich.com/tour6a

7

Zurich With Audioguide

• 2 h

• CHF 34 / 17

• EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN (Audioguide)

Meier Tours

Enjoy a comfortable panorama bus ride through Zurich on this exciting city tour, lasting approx. 100 minutes, with extensive commentary about the city ’s history, culture and main attractions –includes one to two photo stops.

Year-round, daily 9.45am / 12pm / 2pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour7

8 City Tour With Lake Cruise

• 3½ h

• CHF 44 / 22

• EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN (Audioguide)

Meier Tours

9 Zurich & Uetliberg

• 4 h

• CHF 42 / 21

• EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, JA, RU, CN, AR, IN (Audioguide)

Meier Tours

Following the eventful city tour with detailed commentary on Zurich’s history, culture and sights (Tour 7), a relaxing 90-minute boat trip on the lower lake basin awaits you. This tour is partially guided.

Year-round, daily 9.45am / 12pm / 2pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour8

A city tour of Zurich’s historical sights (Tour 7), followed by a train ride up Uetliberg mountain, also known as the “Roof of Zurich”. At the top, you’ll find a stunning view of the city and Lake Zurich. This tour is partially guided.

Year-round, daily 9.45am / 12pm / 2pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour9

10 City Tour by Bus

• 2 h

• from CHF 34 / 17

• EN

• ZC: 10%

Explore Zurich’s highlights on a city tour on an air-conditioned bus. See the Old Town and enjoy travelling through the university and Zürichberg districts with a view of Lake Zurich. Optional: with FIFA museum, CHF 58 / 30

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 9.30 / 10 / 11am (except Sat) and 12 / 2.30pm

daily 9.30 / 10am and 12 / 2.30pm daily 10am and 12 / 2.30 pm daily 10am

➡ zuerich.com/tour10

11 Zurich & Lake Zurich

• 3¾ h

• from CHF 44 / 22

• EN

• partially guided

Discover Zurich’s highlights on a city tour, including a photo stop at the harbor and a leisurely stroll through the Old Town, followed by a boat cruise on Lake Zurich accompanied by an audio guide app. Optional: with FIFA museum, CHF 68 / 35

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 9.30 / 10 / 11am (except Sat) and 12 / 2.30pm

daily 9.30 / 10am and 12 / 2.30pm daily 10am and  12 / 2.30 pm daily 10am

➡ zuerich.com/tour11

12 Zurich & Felsenegg

• 4½ h

• from CHF 65 / 32.50

• EN, ES

Combine the city of Zurich and its beautiful surroundings on this tour. Discover Zurich’s main sights incl. guided stroll through the Old Town, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and take the aerial cable car up to the Felsenegg viewpoint.

Year-round, daily 1pm (Mar 2 – Apr 10, 2026, Mar 2027: cable car to be replaced with Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance)

➡ zuerich.com/tour12

13 Zurich & Rapperswil

• 5 h

• CHF 62 / 31

• EN, DE, ES

• partially guided

A tour of Zurich’s sights and a short stroll through Rapperswil, the picturesque “Town of Roses” with a medieval castle. Relax on a boat cruise back to Zurich, which lasts two hours and 15 minutes.

Year-round, daily 11am

➡ zuerich.com/tour13

14 Zurich & Lindt Home of Chocolate

• 5¼ h

• from CHF 84 / 52

• EN

After a tour with a photo stop at Enge harbor and a stroll through the Old Town, enjoy a boat cruise to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, including entry to the museum, a chocolate tasting and an opportunity to shop. Optional: with FIFA Museum, CHF 108 / 65

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 9.30 / 10 / 11am (except Sat) and 12 / 2.30pm daily 9.30 / 10am and 12 / 2.30pm daily 10am and 12 / 2.30 pm daily 10am

➡ zuerich.com/tour14

15 City Tour With Fondue

• 4¾ h

• from CHF 150

• EN

After a short tour through Zurich, a brief stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate and a ride by aerial cable car, you are treated to a culinary highlight: a Swiss cheese fondue in the Panorama Restaurant Felsenegg, high above Lake Zurich.

Sat 3.45pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour15

Zurich Expe riences

Zurich Experiences

16 Casino Zürich

• CHF 10 (incl. locker)

• ZC: free Admission

Enjoy warm hospitality and discover its wide range of modern games, spread over more than 30,000 square feet (3,000 m 2). Pure fun and excitement await you, with 16 gaming tables and more than 260 slot machines to choose from.

Open year-round, daily Ages 18+, appropriate attire

➡ swisscasinos.ch/zuerich

17 Zurich Airport Bus Tour

• 1¼ h

• CHF 10 / 5 (if purchased online incl. Observation Deck B)

• DE

Experience take-offs and landings up close and learn exciting facts about different sections of the airport such as the hangars, the cargo area and the nature conservation area. A stop at the runway intersection is one of the highlights of the tour.

Wed, Sat, Sun and national holidays, several times a day

➡ flughafen-zuerich.ch/ rundfahrt-einzelgaeste

18 Lindt Home of Chocolate

• 6 0 – 90min

• CHF 17 / 10

• DE, EN, FR, IT, ES, PT, CN, JP, KR, AR (Audio.)

• ZC: 20%

Lindt Home of Chocolate on Lake Zurich is a dream world for chocolate lovers young and old alike. Learn all about the history, production and enjoyment of chocolate in the museum.

Open 360 days a year

➡ lindt-home-of-chocolate.ch

19 Boat Trips – Lake Zurich and River Limmat

• 55 min – 4½ h

• from CHF 4.70 / 3.30

• ZC: free River Cruise, Mini & Short Lake Cruise

Discover Zurich and its region from the water on a River Cruise (55 min), a Mini Lake Cruise (55 min), a Short Lake Cruise (1½ h) or a Long Lake Cruise (4½ h) all the way to Rapperswil and back.

Mini, Short and Long Lake Cruise, River Cruise

Short and Long Lake Cruise

➡ zsg.ch

Cities & Tradition

Cities & Tradition

20 Lucerne 9am

• 10 h

• from CHF 62 / 31

• EN, ES

• partially guided

No stay in Switzerland is complete without a visit to the city of Lucerne and its famous Chapel Bridge. Afternoon at leisure to explore historic landmarks or for souvenir shopping. Optional: with Saphir Yacht Lake Cruise, CHF 92 / 46.

Year-round, daily 9am

➡ zuerich.com/tour20

21 Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle

• 4 h

• from CHF 55 / 27.50

• EN, ES

Enchanting excursion to the famous Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle. Feel the power of Europe’s largest waterfall directly from the viewing platform or take an optional boat ride (Apr – Oct) and feel the spray from the deck. Return trip via Germany, bring your passport.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 8.30am Sat, Sun 8.30am

➡ zuerich.com/tour21

22 Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein

• 5¼ h

• from CHF 84 / 42

• EN

Tour to Europe’s largest waterfall. Get so close to the Rhine Falls that you can feel the spray on your face on the observation deck or on an optional boat ride (Apr – Oct). Travel along the Grand Tour of Switzerland route to the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 1.15pm Wed – Sun 1.15pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour22

23 Lucerne 10am

• 9 h

• CHF 59 / 29.50

• EN, DE, ES

• partially guided

Meier Tours

An excursion to historic Central Switzerland. A guided coach tour takes you to the city of Lucerne. Explore Lucerne and its lake at your own leisurely pace – six hours of free time. With a wide range of attractions, Lucerne inspires young and old alike.

Year-round, daily 10am

➡ zuerich.com/tour23

24 Black Forest & Rhine Falls

• 7 h

• CHF 87 / 43.50

• DE, EN, ES

Discover northern Switzerland and the German Black Forest on this enchanting trip. You will visit Titisee, a popular destination with a beautiful promenade along the lake, and the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. Bring your passport.

Mon – Fri 12.15pm

➡ zuerich.com/tour24

Meier Tours

25 Heidiland & Liechtenstein

• 7½ h

• CHF 94 / 47

• EN, DE, ES

Experience the diversity and natural scenery of the Heidiland region. Visit the picturesque town Rapperswil on Lake Zurich, and Heidi’s village with its shop, museum and little goats. Another highlight of the trip: Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein.

Year-round, daily 11am (adapted program Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027)

➡ zuerich.com/tour25

Meier Tours

26 Alps, Farm & Cheese

• 11 h

• from CHF 180 / 90

• EN

Enjoy a small group tour where you will discover eastern Switzerland, including a typical farm and an Appenzell show dairy, as well as a tasting. Includes a guided tour through the traditional village of Appenzell and a cable car ride on the Hoher Kasten.

Wed & Fri 8.30am

➡ zuerich.com/tour26

27 Berne

• 10½ h

• from CHF 180 / 90

• EN

• 9 h

• from CHF 120 / 75

• EN

Enjoy a small group tour to the Swiss capital Berne and its old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way, you will visit the Kambly Experience and the Emmental show dairy, including a biscuit and cheese tasting.

Mon & Thu 8.30am

➡ zuerich.com/tour27

28 Rapperswil, Einsiedeln & Lindt

Enjoy a drive along Lake Zurich to Rapperswil and discover the castle and old town of the “City of Roses”. Visit Einsiedeln Abbey and sample cheese at the Milchmanufaktur dairy before indulging in sweet treats at the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sun 10.15am Tue / Fri / Sun 10.15am

➡ zuerich.com/tour28 J F M A M J J A S O N D

Moun tains

Mountains

29 Jungfraujoch 8am

• 12 h

• from CHF 290 / 145

• EN, ES, CN

Travel to Europe’s highest railway station, nestled between the peaks of Mönch and Jungfrau. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiger North Face and the Aletsch Glacier. Incl. ride on the Eiger Express gondola and the cogwheel train.

Year-round, daily 8am

➡ zuerich.com/tour29

30 Lucerne & Mt. Titlis 9am

• 10 h

• from CHF 180 / 90

• EN, ES

Unforgettable trip to Lucerne and Mt. Titlis. The revolving Rotair cable car takes you into an impressive world of snow and glacier. Cross Europe’s highest suspension bridge, explore the Glacier Cave and soak up the magnificent views.

Year-round, daily 9am (Titlis Project: various construction works, e.g., replacement of Rotair gondola with cable car Aug – Dec)

➡ zuerich.com/tour30

31 Mt. Pilatus 9am

• 10 h

• from CHF 184 / 92

• EN, ES

Combine your visit to Lucerne with the “Golden Round Trip” at Mt. Pilatus. Ascent by aerial cable cars, explore the summit and soak up the views. Descent on the world’s steepest cogwheel train followed by a boat ride on Lake Lucerne (adapted winter program).

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 9am (adapted program Oct 19 – Nov 29, 2026)

➡ zuerich.com/tour31

32 Jungfraujoch 8.30am

• 11½ h

• CHF 289 / 144.50

• EN, DE (ES on request)

Immerse yourself in a snow- and ice-filled mountain landscape at the Jungfrau joch –Top of Europe at 11,322 ft a.s.l. (3,454 m), the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Swiss Alps. Undertaken on a modern tour bus, a cogwheel railway and the V-cableway, the Eiger Express.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 8.30am

Wed – Sun 8.30am

Fri – Sun / Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

daily 8.30am

Meier Tours

➡ zuerich.com/tour32

33 Mt. Titlis & Lucerne 10am

• 9 h

• from CHF 179 / 89.50

• EN, DE, ES

Travel to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland, the Titlis. Enjoy a ride on the Rotair gondola, cross the highest suspension bridge in Europe, try out the “Titlis Cliff Walk” and see other attractions. Stopover in Lucerne for about one hour.

Year-round, daily 10am (Titlis Project: various construction works, e.g., replacement of Rotair gondola with cable car Aug – Dec)

➡ zuerich.com/tour33

Meier Tours

34 Mt. Pilatus 10am

• 9 h

• CHF 179 / 89.50

• EN, DE, ES

• partially guided

Meier Tours

Explore Mount Pilatus on the “Golden Round Trip”. Take a ride on the cable car and the world’s steepest cogwheel train. A leisurely boat trip will then take you to Lucerne for a stopover lasting around one hour (adapted winter program).

Year-round, daily 10am (except Oct 19 – Nov 27, 2026 due to maintenance, adapted program Apr 1 – May 10, 2026, Nov 28, 2026 –Mar 31, 2027)

➡ zuerich.com/tour34

35 From Zurich to Mt. Rigi

• 10 h

• from CHF 150 / 60

• EN

• partially guided

Visit the “Queen of the Mountains”. Ride the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad and board Europe’s first ever mountain railway to the summit for fantastic views over the midlands. Enjoy a scenic lake cruise to the charming city of Lucerne.

Year-round, daily 9am (Nov 2026 / Mar 2027: cable car to be replaced with cogwheel train due to maintenance)

➡ zuerich.com/tour35

36 Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen

• 12 h

• from CHF 120 / 60

• EN, ES

Take a guided bus tour to the Jungfrau region in the Bernese Oberland: a short stopover in Interlaken, free time in Grindelwald and a detour to Lauterbrunnen, nestled between towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

Year-round, daily 8am

➡ zuerich.com/tour36

37 Mt. First Adventure

• 12 h

• from CHF 190 / 95

• EN, ES

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Swiss Alps in the Bernese Oberland, cross the First Cliff Walk at dizzying heights, hike to the Lake Bachalpsee or opt for one of the adventure activities before taking the cable car down to Grindelwald.

Year-round, daily 8am (except Oct 26 – Nov 27, 2026 due to maintenance)

➡ zuerich.com/tour37

38 Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau 8.30am

• 11½ h

• CHF 154 / 77

• EN, DE (ES on request)

• partially guided

Meier Tours

Discover the captivating world of the Bernese Oberland. Enjoy surroundings of lush mountain pastures and some of the most beautiful alpine scenery in the world at the Kleine Scheidegg pass. Then you will head down to Grindelwald to enjoy some free time.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 8.30am

Wed – Sun 8.30am

Fri – Sun / Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 daily 8.30am

39 Grindelwald & Interlaken

• 11½ h

• CHF 104 / 52

• EN, DE (ES on request)

• partially guided

Meier Tours

40

Interlaken

• 12 h

• from CHF 80 / 40

• EN, ES

• partially guided

Guided bus tour to the majestic Bernese Oberland, where you can spend free time exploring Interlaken and Grindelwald (unguided) and enjoying panoramic views, mountain landscapes, various attractions and the great Swiss outdoors.

➡ zuerich.com/tour38 J

daily 8.30am

Wed – Sun 8.30am

Fri – Sun / Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

daily 8.30am

➡ zuerich.com/tour39

Visit Interlaken, idyllically situated between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Use your free time to explore the surroundings or take part in one of the many activities you can do on your own, such as river rafting, paragliding and more.

Year-round, daily 8am

➡ zuerich.com/tour40

41 Engelberg & Lucerne 9am

• 10 h

• from CHF 79 / 39.50

• EN, ES

• partially guided

Take a day trip to two idyllic Swiss locations in the heart of Central Switzerland. Travel along Lake Lucerne to the city of Lucerne and then on through impressive mountainscapes around Mt. Titlis to Engelberg.

Year-round, daily 9am

➡ zuerich.com/tour41

42 Lucerne & Skiing on Mt. Titlis

• 10 h

• from CHF 195 / 140

• EN, ES

After a short city tour through Lucerne, you will head to Engelberg, where you will glide down the slope on skis or with snow tubes for the first time in your life. Optional: with Titlis summit visit, from CHF 245 / 160

J F M A M J J A S O N D

daily 9am (depending on snow conditions)

➡ zuerich.com/tour42

43 Lucerne & Bürgenstock

• 10 h

• from CHF 120 / 60

• EN, ES

• partially guided

Combine your trip to Lucerne with a visit to Mt. Bürgenstock, renowned for its luxurious resort and spectacular panoramic views over Lake Lucerne. Including a scenic cruise with elegant shuttle boat and ride with legendary funicular.

Year-round, daily 9am

➡ zuerich.com/tour43

44 Engelberg & Lucerne 10am

• 9 h

• CHF 76 / 38

• EN, DE, ES

• partially guided

Meier Tours

Excursion to the popular, year-round Holiday Resort in Central Switzerland. Visit the old village, see the magnificent monastery church with its impressive organ and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. Stopover in Lucerne (approx. 1 h).

Year-round, daily 10am

➡ zuerich.com/tour44

Partner Desti nations

Partner Destinations

45 Rapperswil-Jona

• 1½ h

• CHF 20 / 10

• EN, DE

46 Zug

• from 1½ h

• public tours CHF 10 /  groups from CHF 200

• EN, DE

47 Winterthur

• 1½ – 2 h

• from CHF 20 / 10

Take a public old town tour in the picturesque little town with its castle and rose gardens. Alternatively, you can sign up for one of the exciting themed tours that take place every first Thursday of the month.

• EN, DE J

Sat 2pm (Old Town Excursion)

➡ rapperswil-zuerichsee.ch

On guided tours, you can find out more about historical buildings, beautiful artwork and the taste of Kirsch. Round off the day with an excursion up Zugerberg mountain or a drink with a view of the most beautiful sunset in Switzerland.

Sat 9.50am

➡ zug-tourismus.ch

Public city tours through the former Sulzer industrial quarter and the charming Old Town. With a knowledgeable guide, you will discover hidden oases, architectural highlights and sites from Winterthur’s eventful history.

Year-round

More information and details under: ➡ winterthur.com/citytour

48 Schwyz

• 20 min

• Model Spartan CHF 35 / Climber CHF 47 / Huntsman CHF 55

• EN, DE, FR

Pocket knife assembly is an exclusive experience that Victorinox offers at just a few of its stores worldwide. With guidance and instruction, you can assemble a Victorinox Swiss army knife yourself by hand in Brunnen.

Year-round, daily Reservations through T +41 41 825 60 20

➡ erlebnisregion-mythen.ch

49 Zürioberland

• free of charge

Enjoy a varied e-bike tour from the charming town of Wil through Sitzberg into the Töss valley and back. Try beer from the Fischingen monastery brewery, explore the Schauenberg castle ruins and be enchanted by the panoramic landscapes.

More information under:

➡ zuerioberland.ch/herzschlaufe-wil

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