Grossmünster

Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and enjoy a scenic drive through the Zürichberg district with views of the city, the lake, and the Alps. See the highlights of Zürich, such as the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse, and the famous financial district. Stop at the picturesque harbor of Enge and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich. Continue past the Zürich Opera House and go into the Zürichberg district. Admire numerous mansions that reflect the glorious past, and take in the panoramas of the lake and the snow-covered Alps before going to the university quarter. See buildings such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZürich) and the Zürich Museum of Art. Enter the Old Town to learn Zürich's history during an entertaining stroll through the medieval streets. See the patriarchal guild houses, Zürich Town Hall, and Europe's largest clock face on the Romanesque church of St. Peter. See the imposing cathedral of Grossmünster, and look at the Fraumünster church, whose stained-glass windows are by Marc Chagall. Take a 30-minute boat cruise on the pristine waters of Lake Zürich, then stroll along the shore to the newly-opened Lindt Home of Chocolate. See the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain and join an audio-guided tour of the museum, followed by an unlimited chocolate tasting. Browse the gift shop before returning to Zurich Main Station. Ride the trolleybus and tramway to get familiar with Zurich's public transportation system. While your tour ends here, your 24-hour ticket allows you to continue exploring the town like a local and make use of public transportation.

Take advantage of a combo ticket that combines a sightseeing bus tour and a scenic cruise along Lake Zurich. See the best of Zurich, including the National Museum and the Kunsthaus, onboard an air-conditioned bus and navigate past beautiful lakeside villas. Climb aboard your bus to travel along the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center toward the lake to view the snowcapped mountains. Admire part of the old town with its magnificent houses and St. Peter, Grossmünster, and Fraumünster churches. Pass by the university quarter and the residential area of Zürichberg, the National Museum, and the Kunsthaus. Listen to detailed commentary about the city's fascinating history and culture. Take incredible pictures at the most scenic viewpoints during a short photo stop. Following your city tour, board a modern lake ship at the Bürkliplatz piers. Relax on board while passing picturesque villages and stately villas. Enjoy the fresh lake air and gorgeous city views in one direction, and the snow-covered mountain in the other. End your adventure back at Bürkliplatz.

Zurich Open Tour operates all year round. See the essential points of interets of the city. Discover Zurich in all its aspects with this sightseeing tour that takes you on a visit to the city of Zurich: the world center of the banking sector located in the north of Switzerland. The city tour will take you to discover the main tourist attractions, passing through numerous parks, museums and historic squares. Take advantage of this tour to discover the beauty of Lake Zurich as well as its historic center and its mild climate.

Explore Zurich with a ticket for day visitors who want to include a visit to a museum or an excursion to a local recreation area (Uetliberg-Felsenegg or Lake Zurich) on their trip. The ticket is also valid between the airport and the city center. Enjoy Zurich to the fullest and save at the same time. The principle is very simple. When you purchase a Zürich Card you save on transportation, admissions, dining, souvenirs, and more. The Zürich Card is valid for either 24 or 72 hours, and is available at a discount for children between the ages of 6 and 16. When you explore the sights of beautiful Zurich with your Zürich Card you receive great benefits and savings. Enjoy free rides on trams, buses, trains, and boats. Your card is also valid on the cableways in Zurich and the surrounding area. You get free admission to most museums in the city and delicious surprises at special restaurants in Zurich. You will reap the rewards of a 10% discount at 16 traditional and urban shops in the city, and save on souvenirs and tours offered by Zürich Tourism. When you use the Zürich Card you save as you stay and play. Don’t miss out on the unbeatable savings and perks that the Zürich Card offers: zuerichcard.com

See the best of Zurich onboard a reinvented Trolley, an air-conditioned Panorama bus that takes you on a round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s most populous city. Listen to detailed commentaries in one of the eleven languages available, and learn about the fascinating history and culture this beautiful city has to offer. Travel along the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center to the lake with a view of the snowcapped mountains, see part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. Pass by the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. Take unforgettable pictures at the most scenic viewpoints during a short photo stop.

Take advantage of a combo ticket that combines a sightseeing bus tour and train trip up to ‘Top of Zurich’. See the best of Zurich on board a reinvented Trolley, an air-conditioned Panorama bus that takes you on a round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s most populous city. Listen to detailed commentaries in one of the eleven languages available, and learn about the fascinating history and culture this beautiful city has to offer. Travel along the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center to the lake with a view of the snowcapped mountains. See part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. Pass by the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. Take unforgettable pictures at the most scenic viewpoints during a short photo stop. Onboard the Uetlibergbahn and travel on the steepest standard-track railway in Switzerland to the “Top of Zurich”, the Uetliberg (871 m above sea level). A short walk brings you to the summit and the lookout terrace next to the hotel restaurant Uto Kulm. Enjoy from here a fantastic view over the city, lake, forests and hills, to the white peaks of the Alps. The platform of the viewing tower at 900-meters above sea level offers the best view.

Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.

Zurich has so much more to offer than just its famous landmarks. I want to show you the city from my perspective, with its hidden gems, exciting stories, and fascinating traditions. The tour starts and ends at the Alfred Escher monument at Bahnhofplatz in Zurich. Take a walk through the old town, past historical statues and monuments, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Learn more about Swiss history and customs as we stroll through narrow alleys and stop at the most important cultural sites. After a delicious little lunch of Swiss specialties, we will board a boat that will take us across Lake Zurich. Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate and learn everything about the creation of the world-famous Swiss chocolate. See the world’s largest free-standing chocolate fountain and sample various delicacies. The grand finale is a cable car ride to Felsenegg, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Zurich and the Alpine panorama.

Go to Paradeplatz and plug in your headphones. Take out your smartphone and listen to the audio guide. See places, where Zurich executioners lived, and find out the salary they received. Discover the place where those accused of witchcraft were tortured, and hear about a woman who was tortured 15 times during 26 days. Go to the Fraumünster church, and listen about its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall, which depict the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Visit a monument to Hans Waldmann, executed in 1489, and learn about his life, and death in Zurich. Walk to the Water Church to learn about the brother and sister who were beheaded for their faith. See the Grossmünster, a church, which is considered to be one of the most famous landmarks in Zurich. Discover the place where guidance on how to recognize and torture a witch was available. Continue to the house of a wealthy Zurich woman who was executed for witchcraft to learn her story. Visit the former place of the pillory. Ramble to the house of a judge who worked during the peak time of the witch-hunt, and learn the story of his revenge. Learn about medieval prosecutions. See the square where the announcement of death sentences took place. Witness a memorial plate at the site where people were executed by drowning. Walk to the house where the baker who gave people their last glass of wine lived. Discover the place where those going to executions exited the city, and understand where they were burned and hanged.

Capture your best photos at Zurich City's most iconic locations! This professional photoshoot tour is designed to give you an unforgettable experience at all the best spots in Zurich city (spots that we've selected based on our experience of doing a lot of photoshoots there). If you're not sure how to pose, don't worry! 90% of my customers don’t know how to pose and don’t like to do it. The photographer will help you capture stunning natural images and show you the best angles. * After the session, the final high-resolution, edited, and retouched photos will be sent to you in a digital album WITHIN 7 DAYS! If you choose to order all original photos, you will receive the album containing all original photos from the photoshoot within 24 hours. What should you dress up? You could dress up as you love, but we'd suggest sticking to the white or beige color of outfits, which always look great in photos.