Guided tour

Zürich: City Highlights Tour by Coach, Cable Car, and Ferry

4.4  / 51933 reviews
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Guided tour
Zürich: City Highlights Tour by Coach, Cable Car, and Ferry
4.4  / 51933 reviews
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Discover Zurich and its surroundings on an extended city tour. Visit the Old Town with its churches and ride on the aerial cable car for a breathtaking view over Lake Zurich and the Alps.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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English, Spanish

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Aurelija – United Kingdom

We had an amazing time on our Zurich city tour with Bruno! He is a local resident with a deep knowledge of Swiss history, traditions, and culture. His storytelling made the city come alive, especially when he shared the fascinating history of the Roman baths in Old Town and the beautiful Fraumünster Church. The bus tour was well worth it, providing stunning views of Zurich, and the visit to the hill with a small restaurant was a highlight. If you're looking for an informative and engaging tour, I highly recommend

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Aurelija – United Kingdom
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Laura – United Kingdom

Our tour was very informative. Our guide Elizabeth was very enthusiastic and she knew a lot about Zürich and Switzerland.

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Laura – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Best of Switzerland Tours AG

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    Zurich

    Walk, Bus tour

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

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    Lake Zurich

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way

  • Meilen

  • Ferry

  • Adliswil

  • Cable car

    (15 minutes)

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    Felsenegg

    Scenic views on the way

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Best of Switzerland Tours AG

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cross the lake with a ferry and drive along the "Gold Coast"
  • Take an aerial cable car ride to Felsenegg
  • Marvel at the view over the lake and the Alps
  • Go through Zürich's Old Town and into the nature beyond

Full description

Experience Zurich’s highlights and natural scenery in just half a day on this guided city tour. See the university quarter, Zürichberg area, and Limmatquai in the Old Town. Cross Lake Zurich by ferry, and ride a cable car to Felsenegg with scenic views of the snow-capped Alps. Begin by visiting the major attractions of Zurich such as the Old Town, St. Peters Church – known to have the largest clock face of all the European churches – the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai, and the Guild Houses. Stop off at the harbor for a photo opportunity, where you enjoy a beautiful view of the Lake of Zurich, and the city and surrounding hills. Drive along the "Gold Coast" to Meilen, where you will then cross the lake on a ferryboat. The journey continues to Adliswil for a ride by aerial cable car to Felsenegg, where you will enjoy an incredible view overlooking Zurich, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps.

Includes

  • Transportation in a bus
  • Bilingual guide
  • Old Town walking tour
  • Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
  • Cable car to the Felsenegg vantage point (during maintenance replaced by Dolderbahn cogwheel train)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Your tour departs from Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until the road turns right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station across from Starbucks. By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to check in at the counter of “Best of Switzerland Tours.” Please ensure you bring a valid ID and have the QR code on your printed or digital voucher ready for scanning.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • From 03.-21.03.2025/March 2026, the Felsenegg cable car is replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance work.
  • Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice
  • Please wear good shoes, as 5 minutes of moderate uphill/downhill walking is required

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1933 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Aurelija – United KingdomFebruary 12, 2025  – Verified booking
We had an amazing time on our Zurich city tour with Bruno! He is a local resident with a deep knowledge of Swiss history, traditions, and culture. His storytelling made the city come alive, especially when he shared the fascinating history of the Roman baths in Old Town and the beautiful Fraumünster Church. The bus tour was well worth it, providing stunning views of Zurich, and the visit to the hill with a small restaurant was a highlight. If you're looking for an informative and engaging tour, I highly recommend
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Laura – United KingdomFebruary 1, 2025  – Verified booking
Our tour was very informative. Our guide Elizabeth was very enthusiastic and she knew a lot about Zürich and Switzerland.
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Dean – AustriaJanuary 31, 2025  – Verified booking
The tour was great! Our guide, Diego, was exceptionally good. He knows a lot about Zurich’s historical sites and had many great stories about them. The ferry ride across the lake was fun. The cable car ride up to Felsenegg was a highlight. It is a beautiful area with great views. The restaurant was a great place to stop for a meal, snack or a beverage. Our driver, Manuel, was very skilled and got us through some congested areas.
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Product ID: 1307

Activity provider:Best of Switzerland Tours

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