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From Zürich: Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls

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Activity provider:Best of Switzerland Tours
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From Zürich: Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls

Activity provider:Best of Switzerland Tours
4.6  / 5
787 reviews
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From US$ 81.62 per person

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Spend the afternoon in northern Switzerland on a half-day trip from Zurich. Travel through charming villages, visit Europe's largest waterfall, and the medieval village of Stein am Rhein.

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Duration 5 hours
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English, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Feel the roar of Europe's biggest waterfall at Schloss Laufen
  • Learn the medieval history of Stein am Rhein
  • Drive through a spectacular landscape of farming villages and picturesque vineyards
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Travel out of Zürich for a scenic tour through dramatic natural landscapes and historic landmarks. Come across quaint villages and vast vineyards, and take the lift to the Rhine Falls.

Depart Zürich and journey towards the Swiss/German border of northern Switzerland. Travel through a beautiful wine-growing region of charming farming villages and picturesque landscapes en route to Laufen. See the splendid medieval castle of Schloss Laufen and the mighty Rhine Falls and experience Europe's biggest waterfall. Get unique views from the panoramic lift and discover what it looks like when an average of 700,000 liters of water per second plunges into the basin below.

If you are feeling adventurous, take the optional boat ride and experience the falls from below. Continue via Schaffhausen with its famous Munot Fortress. Soak up the views of the gently rolling vineyards and farming villages en route to Stein am Rhein.

Upon arrival, learn about the well-preserved old town during a stroll. See distinctive medieval buildings such as the church and former monastery of St. George's Abbey.

Look at the half-timber frame townhouses, along with the city gates and towers, the Town Hall, and the Armory. Admire the delicate wooden window frames of many of the buildings and marvel at their exceptional frescoes.

Includes
  • Tour with multilingual guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned bus
  • Entry to the Rhine Falls
  • Entry to Laufen Castle
  • Guided walk through Stein am Rhein
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional boat ride from April to October (CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child; payable on the spot and subject to availability)
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  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meet at Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich HB (main train station). From the station, follow track 18 to the end for about 50 meters. Turn right and find the bus station across the street from Starbucks. By public transport, take the tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop "Sihlquai/HB".

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  • Passport or ID card

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  • Baby strollers
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle
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4.6 /5

based on 787 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
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Road around very comfortably in the coach! The Rhine Falls were breathtaking, a must do is the boat ride!! Stein am Rhine was a beautiful medieval village with the most delicious gelato!! Tour guide was knowledgeable, outgoing, and fun!! I wish I knew her name!!

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August 23, 2023

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Nicole – United StatesVerified booking

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Our tour guide was AMAZING! Stein Am Rhein was amazing BUT the falls was so unbelievably crowded that we didn’t really enjoy it, you couldn’t even walk and people there were rude and fighting … the tour did not have a special line for the tour and other people thought you are cutting the line. Our tour guide was such a sweet and wonderful lady she had to come to our rescue. I just wished they would not allow the falls to get this crowded and out of control. I felt bad for our super sweet tour lady to have to deal with the vicious people ( not on our tour)

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August 23, 2023

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Mehrak – GermanyVerified booking

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Bruno is an amazing guide . He is well verse with the knowledge about Switzerland and his live commentary during our commute to Rhine falls was great and interesting to know about the place. The whole process was streamlined and we did not had to wait anywhere for entrance or boat .

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July 27, 2023

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