Guided Tour of Zürich and Surrounding Areas

Afternoon tour in and around Zürich by coach, ferry and cable car

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes

On this four-hour guided tour, you'll have the chance to view sights in Zürich and its surrounding areas.

The tour will begin with a ride in an air-conditioned coach. While aboard, your guide will point out the majestic National Museum, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, the financial district and the Zürich Opera House. You'll then stop for photos at Lake Zürich before heading to the Old Town district. While there, you'll embark on a walking tour of the city's historic attractions.

Afterwards, you'll go for a ride along the scenic Gold Coast on your way to the ferry port in Meilen. Once aboard the ferry, you'll travel to the quiet town of Horgen before heading off to Adliswil. In Adliswil, you'll board a cable car to the Felsenegg vantage point, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the snow-capped Alps.

Why visit

  • A chance to see Zürich's main sights
  • An opportunity to visit Zürich's surrounding areas
  • A chance to take a ferry ride on Lake Zürich
  • An opportunity to take a cable car ride to Mount Felsenegg

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Transport
  • Ferry ride
  • Cable car

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Meals
    • Drinks
    • Personal expenses

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Children aged five years can participate for free, but need to be registered in advance.

    Reduced-price tickets are available for children aged 6–15 years.

    Please note that the tour guide is multilingual. You can decide the preferred language directly at the starting point.

    In March 2024 and 2025, please note that the aerial cable car will be replaced by cogwheel railway due to maintenance.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Meeting point
    Sihlquai Coach Terminal, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich, 8005
    Meet your guide at the white ticket office with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets Here" signs.

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