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Zürich: 2-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour

4.2 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Best of Switzerland Tours
Zürich: 2-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
808 reviews
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Discover Zürich on this exciting bus tour. Explore city landmarks such as the picturesque Old Town and its emblematic churches on a guided stroll and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Zürichberg.

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Duration 135 minutes
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Janarthan – Australia

our guide was excellent, she has given extra advice and guidance which were very helpful for us manage the our visit

B
Bernedect – Netherlands

Seeing Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps and all the history of Zurich Thank you

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    Best of Switzerland Tours AG

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    Zurich

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour

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    Züri Leu von Urs Eggenschwyler

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    Zurich

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour

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    Zürichberg

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    Zurich

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour

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    Old Town, Zurich

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk

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    Best of Switzerland Tours AG

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Highlights

  • Explore Zürich's highlights and learn interesting facts about the city's history
  • Discover the Old Town on a guided stroll through its winding alleys
  • Admire wonderful views of the city from Zürichberg
  • See the university where Albert Einstein once studied

Full description

Experience the unique city of Zürich on this exciting bus tour. See landmarks, such as the gorgeous Old Town and the Swiss National Museum, built in the style of a Renaissance chateau. Visit the Münsterhof square and adjacent guild houses on a short walk through the old town with your guide.

See St. Peter's Church, which boasts the largest clock face in Europe, and learn something about the Fraumünster church's exciting history and architecture. Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from another time and admire the popular Zürichberg recreational area.

A further tour highlight is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, one of the highest-ranked engineering colleges in the world. Its most famous student was none other than Albert Einstein.

Includes

  • Transportation by bus
  • Professional guide
  • Walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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

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  •  Please note the route may be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice.
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From $42 per person

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4.2 /5

based on 808 reviews

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  • Transportation
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J
Janarthan – AustraliaJanuary 24, 2025 – Verified booking
our guide was excellent, she has given extra advice and guidance which were very helpful for us manage the our visit
B
Bernedect – NetherlandsMay 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Seeing Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps and all the history of Zurich Thank you
R
Raghu – IndiaMay 12, 2024 – Verified booking
everything was very beautiful. Very nice commentary and a lot of interesting places. Driver sweet and helpful. Nice cap by the way

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