Zürich
With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It has a rich cultural life with renowned museums and galleries and high-calibre orchestras and the famous Zürich Opera.
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Zurich Tour with Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit
Meet your guide in central Zurich, and hop aboard your coach for a highlights tour of the city. Pass the castle‐like National Museum, the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse, and more, learning about the history of the area from your guide as you go. Visit noble quarters with magnificent villas from past times in Zürichberg. Take in panoramic views of the city and the Alps before heading to the university quarter. Enjoy a photo stop in the charming Old Town. Learn about Zürich's history as you admire the guild houses, St. Peter Church, and the Fraumünster Church, which showcases stained‐glass windows designed by Marc Chagall. Continue to the banks of Lake Zurich and climb aboard a boat for a sightseeing cruise. After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water, enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores to Lindt Home of Chocolate. After an audio‐guided tour through the museum, it’s time to sample some of the specialties of the world‐famous chocolate factory, with space for a coffee or some souvenir shopping too. Your tour concludes with a ride by public transport (bus, tram, or boat) to Zurich Main Station. You’re also free to continue exploring independently and return later, as your package includes a 24‐hour public transit ticket.
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Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half‐Day Tour from Zurich
Hop aboard an air‐conditioned coach vehicle to start your journey away from Zurich. Venture through the landscape of Switzerland with your guide who will share historical and cultural tales along the way. Make your first stop at Castle Laufen, a medieval fortress overlooking the Rhine Falls. View the large waterfall, immerse yourself in its grandeur as 153978 gallons (700,000 liters) of water per second cascade down. Then, take a boat ride (available during summer at an additional cost) right up to the falls, or make your way to the Belvedere panoramic trail. Afterward, venture to Stein am Rhein, a village known for its medieval houses adorned with murals. Embark on a guided walking tour through the Old Town to encounter the fresco‐covered houses. At the end of your adventure, relax in the comfort of your transfer back to Zurich.
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Zurich Highlights Coach Tour with Cable Car and Ferry Ride
Climb aboard a comfortable, air‐conditioned coach in central Zurich and embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Receive a historical introduction to Zurich from your guide and direct your attention to landmarks such as the Swiss National Museum and the luxury shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse. Look out at Lake Zurich during a brief interlude, and then glide past monuments like the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Zurich’s art museum. Disembark for a leisurely guided stroll around Zurich’s charming Old Town (Altstadt), and admire quaint houses and grand structures. Capture photographs of the clock face on St. Peter Church, and gaze at the prismatic stained‐glass windows that decorate Fraumünster Church. Reboard your coach for the short and scenic journey to Meilen, where a sightseeing ferry awaits. Enjoy a tranquil crossing of the lake, and then board a cable car on arrival in Adliswil. Ascend to 2,630 feet (800 meters) and absorb sweeping vistas of the snow‐capped spires that surround you. When your tour comes to a conclusion, return to your original Zurich departure point by coach.
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Mt. Titlis and Lucerne Full‐Day Sightseeing Tour from Zurich
Pack or wear your winter gear (jackets and boots are also available to rent at the summit), and make your way to the central Zurich meeting point. Board your comfortable, climate‐controlled coach and relish scenic Swiss vistas as you travel over an Alpine pass and along the lake to the city of Lucerne, with a photo stop en route. On arrival, enjoy a short orientation drive followed by some time at leisure to explore Lucerne’s scenic Old Town. Continue by coach to Engelberg, a mountain resort cradled by the Swiss Alps. Climb aboard the Titlis Rotair, a rotating cable car that affords panoramic Alpine vistas. Take in 360‐degree views and then disembark near Mt. Titlis’ snowy summit. Enjoy some free time to explore inside the glacier at the Glacier Cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift (not included if snow experience option selected), if the weather allows, in order to get closer to frozen crevices. Soar down a snow slide on inner tubes in Glacier Park (when weather permits) and summon your courage to walk over Europe’s highest suspension bridge, the Titlis Cliff Walk. Finally, reconvene with your guide for the return journey to central Zurich. In winter, from December to March, you can choose the Snow Experience option. Slide down the hill on snow tubes and try skiing on the beginner slopes—definitely a memorable experience you shouldn't miss. A Titlis Snow Park staff member will provide equipment and supervise but instruction is not included.
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Zurich tour with boat cruise and visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Capture striking views of pristine Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour. Drive by the well‐established Opera House to the prestigious Zürichberg district and tour Zurich's most exclusive residential district. After a short glimpse of the city, the lake and the snow‐covered Alps, you continue past the university quarter to the Old Town. Admire splendid guild houses, Zurich's Town Hall and its emblematic churches on a guided walk through the medieval streets.Continue along the picturesque Limmat river to the port and embark on a pleasant half‐hour boat trip on the pristine waters of Lake Zurich. A lovely 15‐minute stroll along the shore takes you to the Lindt Home of Chocolate by Swiss star architects Christ & Gantenbein. Marvel at its vast atrium with the world's highest freestanding chocolate fountain — the perfect spot for your souvenir photo. Join an interactive audio‐guided tour through the chocolate museum and journey the history of chocolate from bean to bar followed by unlimited chocolate tasting.On the way back, your guide shows you how to navigate the city by public transport and accompanies you to Zurich Main Station by trolleybus and tramway. While your tour ends here, your 24‐hour ticket allows you to continue exploring the town like a local and make use of Zurich’s excellent public transport system.
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Swiss Alps Tour: Jungfraujoch and Bernese Oberland from Zurich
Don (or pack) your snow gear, then greet your guide in a central Zurich location and climb aboard a comfortable coach destined for Grindelwald. Receive a fascinating introduction to the Bernese Oberland region as you travel through the beautiful countryside then refresh during a brief interlude in Interlaken. Travel onward to Grindelwald to board a gondola for a ride to the Eiger Glacier station, where you change for the cogwheel train. Marvel at dramatic mountain scenery during the ride up to Jungfraujoch. As you admire the jagged peaks of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains on the horizon, it’s easy to see why the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival at the station, an impressive 11,332 feet (3,454 meters) above sea level, gaze at mind‐expanding views of the Alpine wonderland around you, and then ascend to the Sphinx Observatory for even more magnificent panoramas. Try to spot the Aletsch Glacier, the Alps’ longest glacier, amid the craggy peaks, then enter the frozen tunnels of the Ice Palace and admire works of art carved from solid ice. You may opt to enjoy a fulfilling meal at one of the many restaurants at the summit (own expense) before reboarding the train for the journey to Lauterbrunnen, where your coach awaits. Relax during the journey back to Zurich, where your tour concludes.
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Half‐day tour to Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen Rhine Falls from Zurich
Discover the Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall, and visit the medieval town of Stein am Rhein on an afternoon coach excursion from Zurich. Travel along the Grand Tour of Switzerland to the medieval Laufen Castle by the falls and marvel at the exceptional frescoes in the well‐preserved Old Town of Stein am Rhein.You will journey along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to Northern Switzerland near the border with Germany. You will then reach the splendid Laufen Castle for the first highlight of the afternoon: the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour at your leisure to explore Europe’s biggest waterfall and one of Switzerland’s major tourist attractions.Next will follow a guided stroll through the winding alleys of the well‐preserved Old Town, where, thanks to your guide, you'll learn the story behind the exceptional frescoes of the many distinctive buildings. Walk past the half‐timbered houses to the White Eagle and admire the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland. Last but not least, you'll enjoy some time at your leisure before meeting for the evening drive back to Zurich.
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FIFA Museum: Entry Ticket
Football. Fútbol. Fußball. Voetbal. Calcio. Jalkopallo. Kora. Soccer. The names vary, but the game’s the same. And it’s played in every village and city in every country on every continent. Step into the world of football at the FIFA Museum, with a multitude of attractions, audiovisual experiences, and thought‐provoking exhibitions designed to show the impact football has on society. Explore three huge floors of footy fun sponsored by FIFA and see how football makes an impact on societies around the world.
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Mt. Pilatus Summer Day Tour: Gondola, Cable Car, Train, Boat
After pickup at a centrally located spot in Zurich, admire the picturesque scenery as you travel to Lucerne in a comfortable, climate‐controlled coach. An orientation drive grounds you in the historical highlights of the city, including Lucerne Jesuit Church, Chapel Bridge, and the Town Hall. Spend some relaxed free time exploring the city at your leisure, then return to the coach to travel to your next destination. Continue to Kriens and climb aboard a panoramic gondola and aerial cable car to travel to the summit of Mt. Pilatus, almost 7,000 feet (2,128 meters) above sea level. Appreciate breathtaking views of the surrounding snow‐smothered spires and enjoy free time to absorb the views. Follow the Dragon Path to Mt. Pilatus’ summit and then descend the mountain on the cogwheel railway: With its 48% gradient, it’s the steepest rack railway in the world. Back at sea level, climb aboard an awaiting boat for a tranquil cruise across Lake Lucerne. Return to your vehicle and relax during the journey back to Zurich, where the tour concludes. Please note that at the start and end of the season transportation methods will vary. If you’re traveling in early May, late October, or November, check the Additional Info section to see how your tour will be adjusted.
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Zurich Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Delve into Switzerland’s colorful past and discover top Zurich attractions on this Zurich walking tour. Follow your guide along the beautiful Bahnhofstrasse, where locals mingle in bustling boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Head towards Lindenhof, and discover local landmarks including the City Hall and St. Peter's Church. Stroll the winding alleys of Niederdorf in the Old Town, home to the attractive churches of Fraumünster and Grossmünster.
