Enjoy a scenic drive to the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, with convenient departure from the city center. Start or end your vacation in an ideal way on this half-day tour.

About this activity

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Palak – India

The tour was amazing Everything was explained in English and other languages as well . The guide was friendly and helpful . Great experience and tourist friendly

Md – France

Great Guide, explanation, places covered, respect for time... It felt a bit rushed due to less free time at the falls. 1h30 is not enough. Atleast 2h30 should be given

Itinerary

Starting location:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Bus/coach
(75 minutes)
Rhine Falls
Visit, Free time
Rhine Falls
Boat cruise
Optional, Extra fee
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall
Drive through spectacular scenery in a comfortable coach
Take an optional boat ride to the middle of the falls during the summer
Go through Zürich's Old Town and into the nature beyond

Full description

As you travel towards the Rhine Falls in northern Switzerland on this coach trip, you’ll pass through the charming farming village of Marthalen, with its traditional frame houses. You’ll also see the 16th-century Munot Fortress and the area’s renowned vineyards.

The highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be the sight of the Rhine Falls. This natural feature is located on the Upper Rhine River and has been around since the Ice Age.

During the summer you can take an optional boat ride to the middle of the falls, at the heart of the cascading waters, and enjoy the magnificent spectacle from the viewing platforms.

Alternatively, you can enjoy a leisurely hour on the banks of the river. The return journey takes you over the border to southern Germany for a short stretch. Back in Zurich, you’ll be dropped off in the city center.

A multi-lingual guide leads the excursion. The tour is a great way to start or end your vacation.

Includes

Fully-guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach
Admission to the Rhine Falls at Laufen Castle
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Food and drinks
Personal Expenses
Optional boat ride from April to October (CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child payable on spot in cash, subject to availability)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
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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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

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

Know before you go

A passport is mandatory for the return journey from the Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich

From Zurich: Rhine Falls Coach Tour