9 Best Zurich Tours

With large, modern buildings contrasting with the old town that reflects the pre-medieval origins of this Swiss city, Zurich is one of the best options you will have when visiting Europe. So if you don't want to miss out on the best things to see and do in Zurich, you'd better pay attention to each of the tours I'm going to show you.

From leisurely tours around the city to full-day adventures, Zurich has much more to offer than shopping centres and busy places. What's more, one of the best things about this city is its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

This guided tour will allow you to discover Zurich from three unique perspectives: by land, water and air. During this approximately 4.5-hour tour, you will explore the city's most iconic sights, combining bus rides, a ferry trip on Lake Zurich and a cable car ride up to Felsenegg, one of the most impressive viewpoints in the region.

During the bus tour, you will travel through Zurich's historic centre and see iconic buildings such as the Swiss National Museum, Zurich Opera House, Fraumünster Church and St. Peter's Church. Afterwards, you will board a ferry to cross Lake Zurich, enjoying panoramic views of the city with its mix of medieval and modern architecture. Finally, you will ascend by cable car to Felsenegg, a viewpoint at an altitude of 804 metres, from where you will have a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.

Details of interest

• Price: From £60 per person.
• Duration: This tour can take between 4 and 5 hours to complete.
• Transport: To complete the experience, you will need to take a bus, a cable car and a boat at each stage of the tour.

There is no better way to get to know a city than by walking its streets. That's why this tour offers you the opportunity to visit the most culturally interesting places in the Swiss capital.

This experience lasts approximately two hours, so you need to be prepared to walk a lot, but it's an activity you'll love to include on your list of things to do in Zurich in summer. But all that walking will be worth it when you start to see everything that Zurich's city centre has to offer.

Among the interesting places you will see on the tour are St. Peter's Church and the town hall. You will also be able to walk through the remains of the Roman baths and learn about the rich history this city has to tell.

Details of interest

• Price: From £58 per person.
• Duration: 2 to 6 hours.
• Transport: The entire tour is on foot.

This tour differs from the previous one in that, in this case, you will only visit Zurich's historic centre, without visiting other districts such as the financial district. This tour is entirely on foot and lasts approximately two hours.

From the start to the end of the tour, you will be accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you everything you want to know about each of the buildings that make up the historic centre. The exploration will be exhaustive, visiting places that few tourists get to see thanks to the company of the local guide.

Details of interest

• Price: From €30 per person.
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
• Transport: This tour is conducted entirely on foot. How you get to the starting point is up to you, either by public transport or on foot.

Exploring Zurich by electric bike is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable ways to get around the city. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will cycle through the historic centre and discover some of the most emblematic places, combining history, culture and panoramic views in a single experience.

During the tour, you will pass by the Grossmünster Church, Zurich City Hall and the Paradeplatz financial centre, among other key points. You will also visit residential neighbourhoods and stroll along Lake Zurich, enjoying its tranquillity and natural beauty. Finally, you will take the cable car up to Rigiblick, from where you can admire a spectacular view of the city.

This tour is conducted in small groups of approximately 9 people, ensuring a more personalised experience. In addition, you will be provided with a helmet and a raincoat in case of rain so that you can enjoy the ride without any worries. Thanks to the electric assistance, you can focus on the landscape effortlessly, making the most of every corner of Zurich.

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Tuk Tuks are very interesting and popular vehicles in Zurich, allowing you to explore the entire city on a comprehensive tour. One of the best things about this Tuk Tuk tour is that your guide will tell you everything you want to know about the city of Zurich, its historic centre and other tourist attractions.

You can ride in a Tuk Tuk on a private tour that is exclusively available to you and your group. This experience is a must if you are visiting Zurich, as many people choose to use this vehicle as a common means of transport.

Among the places you will visit during the tour are the university district, popular for being the place where Albert Einstein studied, as well as the financial district and, at the end of the day, you will also have a tour of the city's most popular bars.

Details of interest

• Price: Approximately £70 per person.
• Duration: About 90 minutes.
• Means of transport: From the beginning to the end of the experience, you will travel in a tuk-tuk.

I don't think any visit to Zurich is complete without a cruise on the lake. Nor can it be considered a good tour if you don't visit the Chocolate Factory. This tour offers you all that in one trip.

The tour of the city's financial centre is by bus, just before boarding the cruise on the city's most important lake.

During the visit to the Chocolate Factory, which you can also do as part of a gastronomic tour of Zurich, you will have the opportunity to taste exquisite chocolate creations, and during the walk you can also sample Swiss cheese at some of the stops you make. To further enhance the experience, you will tour the Zürichberg district, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the entire city.

Details of interest

• Price: From £73 per person.
• Duration: This is a half-day tour, so it usually lasts approximately 5 hours.
• Transport: This tour is done by bus and cruise ship, with some walking.

For two hours, you will have the opportunity to board a panoramic bus from which you can see the city from a different perspective.

Among the most interesting places you will see during this panoramic tour are the place where Albert Einstein studied, as well as the Swiss National Museum and the historic city centre.

This tour is accompanied by an expert guide who will take you to all the interesting places in the city. The tour guide can tell you everything you want to know about the city in different languages, so you can take this tour in Spanish.

Details of interest

• Price: Approximately £37 per ticket.
• Duration: Lasts around two hours.
• Transport: The entire tour is by bus.

This private tour is very similar to the tour that takes you to the Chocolate Factory and gives you the opportunity to spend some time on a lake cruise. The big difference between this tour and others is that it is completely private, meaning that only you and your group will be able to enjoy it.

The tour begins with a bus ride through the city of Zurich, where you will enjoy the company and commentary of an expert guide, before boarding the cruise ship that will take you on a tour of the lake located in the city centre.

Finally, you will visit the chocolate workshop at the factory, where you will not only enjoy a delicious tasting, but also learn how to make this type of chocolate.

Details of interest

• Price: From £250 per person.
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours.
• Transport: The entire tour will be conducted in a fully equipped vehicle with all the necessary amenities and according to the size of the group.

Whether you're travelling alone or with friends, you'll love this tour, which takes you to the most popular bars and pubs in Zurich. You'll get to know the city's nightlife and try its most traditional cocktails.

This three- to six-hour experience allows you to not only try different flavours, but also dance in the bars you visit. You can take part in the nightly revelry in Zurich and, above all, you will have VIP access to the city's nightlife and party scene, which is definitely no less festive than other European cities.

Details of interest

• Price: approximately £26 per person.
• Duration: Approximately three to six hours.
• Transport: The tour is on foot, but you must make your own way to the meeting point.

The duration of this type of tour depends on the transport used, the itinerary proposed by your tour guide and the activities you will be doing during the day. Generally, a city tour does not usually last more than three hours.

On the other hand, if you are going to visit specific places and also enjoy cheese, chocolate or other food tastings, it will probably last a little longer than three hours. If the tour is comprehensive and includes admission to interesting attractions in Zurich, the tour can last from half a day to a full day.

• Wear warm clothing, because regardless of the season, the weather in Zurich can be changeable, so you may be surprised.
• If you are travelling with children, be sure to ask about special prices for them, as many experiences of this type offer this option.
• Wear comfortable shoes so that you can walk more comfortably on longer stretches of the route.
• Do not forget to bring enough memory on your devices so that you can take lots of photos, as the landscape will inspire you in an impressive way.