Switzerland · ZURICH OLD TOWN WALKS
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Zurich’s old quarter folds guild houses, twin-towered churches and lake views into a few square streets, and it opens up with someone who knows it. Below are the best walking tours of the Old Town — which climb the Grossmünster, which add a cruise or a chocolate stop, and which suit a first morning in the city.
Zurich by bus, Old Town walk, Lake Zurich cruise, and Lindt chocolate tastings. Optional FIFA Museum add-on. 5.5–6.5 hours.
“Great tour to take when you arrive in Zurich. You get a good overview of Zurich on the bus and the boat. The trip to Lindt was fantastic!”
A half-day Zurich highlights tour with Old Town walking, a Lake Zurich ferry crossing, and a Felsenegg cable car for big views.
“Our guide Andrea was so delightful! Her passion for the City of Zurich and Switzerland was wonderful. Her knowledge and language skills were outstanding!”
Half-day Zurich highlights by coach, Lake Zurich ferry, Old Town walk, and a Felsenegg cable car ride with mountain-and-lake views.
“It was a good all round tour. Covered plenty of stuff. And exactly as listed. Our guide was easy to understand and spoke good English.”
Zurich city highlights by air-conditioned bus with 11-language audio, then a Lake Zurich cruise from Bürkliplatz for mountain views.
“Informative. Boat cruise was a bit too long for me. Driver was a bit short off. Overall. Great experience.”
Half-day Zurich highlights with a Lake cruise, Lindt chocolate tastings, optional FIFA Museum, and a 24-hour transit pass.
“Great tour with very knowledge able tour guide. I loved the brief driving tour of the city seeing different areas I would not have otherwise visited. Also really appreciated the walking tour of old town. I had walked the area the day before solo, but doing it again with a guide who shared more historic context was far more interesting. The boat ride to the chocolate factory wasn't too long, although the boat was very crowded and we had to stand. Would recommend getting their earlier to get seating (especially indoor seating if going during the winter). By the time you get to the factor you're likely hungry so I'd…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Zurich Old Town from Main Station to key churches and viewpoints, with standout local stories and $16 value.
“Eric was a lovely tour guide! It was great to have someone show us around with ease and give history to the city you might not know/realise just by wandering around on your own.”
Zurich in 6 hours by foot, funicular, boat, and cable car, with key tickets included and a local guide to connect it all.
“It’s an excellent tour that gives an overview of the area. There is a fair amount of walking including hills so be advised”
Zurich in 3.5 hours: an air-conditioned bus overview, a guided Old Town walk, and a one-hour audio Lake Zurich cruise.
“Activity was good. Would prefer the boat cruise to be a bit longer.”
A 2-hour guided Zurich Old Town walk from Zurich Main Station to Münsterhof, hitting Lindenhof, Fraumünster views, Niederdorf, and Grossmünster.
“Claudia was a wonderful tour guide! She had great historical informations to share as well as local recommendations for us to try. Great sense of humor as well. Cannot recommend this walking tour enough!”
Zurich in about 2 hours on an eco-friendly trolley with GPS audio in 11 languages, photo stops by Lake Zurich, and church exteriors.
“Comfortable quiet bus, it makes several stops to get out for photos. The narrative is interesting and easy to understand.”
Hop on an air-conditioned panorama bus for a 2-hour, 11-language narrated loop past Zurich’s main sights and viewpoints for photos.
“No vale la pena Mejor hazlo cambiado Autobús con Vidiros polarizados y vinil que te impiden ver adecuadamente Conductor prepotente y grosero No hay puntos de interés relevantes por lo que te terminan llevando a las casas de los jubilados y a la universidad”
Ride Lucerne’s highlights in an eco-friendly eTukTuk with a local guide, with easy photo stops and weather-protected comfort. Great value.
“Pascal picked us up at our hotel exactly on time. His tour was a perfect way to get to know Lucerne with limited time. Really enjoyed our time with him on the tuk tuk”
A small-group Zurich old town walk with Roman digs, medieval stories, major churches, and sneaky tunnels. English guide, 1.5–2 hours.
“We wanted to start out our stay in Zurich with someone who could teach us about the city and show us around the area and we couldn’t have hoped for a better experience! Not only did we get to see all the major spots around Old Town but also under the city and between the busy streets too! We couldn’t recommend a better way to spend a couple hours during your stay in Zurich!!”
See Zurich on foot, by lake cruise, and from Felsenegg on a 3-in-1 guided day with transport and admissions included.
“Organized, interesting and a great overview of Zürich. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Enjoyed our day with Patricia”
Zurich Old Town on foot plus a funicular ride. See medieval streets, churches, and ruins with a local guide for quick orientation.
“Good walking shoes are definitely required for this tour. Good overview of Zurich in 2 hours. We enjoyed it”
