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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
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- Duration 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Starting location:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Zurich
Walk, Bus tour
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
Lake Zurich
Photo stop, Scenic views on the way
Meilen
Ferry
Adliswil
Cable car
(15 minutes)
Felsenegg
Scenic views on the way
Bus / coach
(20 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- 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
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.
- Transportation in a bus
- Live 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
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Your tour departs from Sihlquai Coach Parking 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 Sihlquai Coach Parking across from Starbucks. By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB.
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- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Food and drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
- From March 6 - April 6 2023/March 3-31 2024, 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