9 Best Zurich Tours

With large and modern buildings that contrast with the old city that reflects the pre-medieval origin 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 better pay attention to each of the tours I will show you.

From leisurely tours throughout the city to full day adventures, Zurich has a lot to see beyond shopping malls and crowded places. Plus, one of the best things about this city is its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

This guided tour allows 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 emblematic sites, combining bus rides, a ferry ride on Lake Zurich and a cable car ascent to Felsenegg, one of the most impressive viewpoints in the region.

During the bus ride, you will tour the historic center of Zurich and see iconic buildings such as the Swiss National Museum, the 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 lookout point at an altitude of 804 meters, from where you will have a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.

Details of interest

• Price: From 70 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can take between 4 to 5 hours to complete.
• Means of Transportation: To complete the experience you will have to board a bus, a cable car and a boat, in each part of the tour.

There is no better way to get to know a city than by walking through its streets. Therefore, this tour offers you the opportunity to take you to the places of greatest cultural interest in the Swiss capital

This experience lasts approximately two hours, so you have to be willing to walk a lot, and it is an activity that you will love to include in your list of things to do in Zurich in summer. But all that walking will be worth it when you start to see all that Zurich's central city center has to show you.

Among the interesting sights you'll see on the tour are St. Peter's Church and the city's town hall. You'll also get 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 euros per person.
• Duration: From 2 to 6 hours.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is on foot.

This tour differs from the previous one in that, in this case, you will only be able to visit the historic center of Zurich, without visiting other districts such as the financial district. This tour is completely on foot and lasts approximately two hours.

From the beginning 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 are part of the historic center. The exploration will be exhaustive, visiting places that few tourists get to know thanks to the company of the local guide.

Interesting details

• Price: From 30 euros per person.
• Duration: It has an approximate duration of 2 hours.
• Means of transport: This tour is completely on foot. The way you get to the starting point, will be at your choice, by public transport or walking.

Exploring Zurich by electric bike is one of the most comfortable and fun ways to explore the city. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will pedal through the historic center 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 center, among other key points. You will also pass through residential neighborhoods and stroll along Lake Zurich, enjoying its tranquility 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 done in small groups of approximately 9 people, which guarantees a more personalized experience. In addition, you will be provided with a helmet and a rain jacket in case of rain so you can enjoy the ride without worries. Thanks to the electric assistance, you will be able to concentrate on the scenery effortlessly, making the most of every corner of Zurich.

Interesting details

The tuk tuk is a very interesting and popular carriage in Zurich, on which you can get to know the whole city in a complete tour. One of the best things about this tuk tuk ride is that your guide will tell you all the anecdotes you want to know about the city of Zurich, its historical center and other places of tourist interest.

You will be able to go aboard a tuk tuk in a private experience that is only 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 their common mode of transportation.

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

Details of interest

• Price: Approximately 80 euros per person.
• Duration: About 90 minutes.
• Means of Transportation: From the beginning to the end of the experience, you will go aboard a Tuk Tuk.

I don 't think any tour of the entire city of Zurich is complete without taking a cruise on the lake. Nor can it be considered a good tour if you don't go to the Chocolate Factory. This tour gives you all of that in one tour.

The tour of the financial center of the city is done by bus, just before boarding the cruise on the most important lake in the city.

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 tour you can also taste Swiss cheese at some of the stops you make. To further enhance the experience, you will walk through the Zürichberg district from where you will appreciate panoramic views of the entire city.

Details of interest

• Price: From 73 euros per person.
• Duration: This is a half-day tour, so it usually lasts approximately 5 hours.
• Means of transport: This tour will be done by bus and cruise ship, and a part of it on foot.

For two hours you will have the opportunity to get on a panoramic bus from where 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 center of the city.

This is a tour that you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will take you to see 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 do this tour in English.

Interesting details

• Price: Approximately 37 euros per ticket.
• Duration: It lasts about two hours.
• Means of transport: The whole tour is done by bus.

This private tour is very similar to the tour that takes you to see the Chocolate Factory and gives you the opportunity to spend some time cruising on the lake. The big difference between other tours and this one is that it is a completely private tour, which means that only you and your group can 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, and then board the cruise that will take you on a ride on the lake that is located throughout the center of the city.

Finally you will go to the chocolate workshop at the Factory, where you will not only have an exquisite tasting, but you will also be taught how to make this type of chocolates.

Details of interest

• Price: From 250 euros per person.
• Duration: It lasts approximately 3 hours and a half.
• Means of transportation: The whole tour will be done on board of a fully equipped vehicle with all the necessary conditions and according to the size of the group.

If you are traveling alone or with friends, this is a tour that you will love, because it takes you through the most famous bars and pubs all over Zurich. You will get to know the city's nightlife and also get to know its most traditional cocktails.

It is a three to six hour experience in which you can not only experience different flavors, but also dance in the bars you visit. You will be able to participate in the nightlife that usually takes place at night in Zurich and above all you will have VIP access to the nightlife and party life of this city, which is definitely no less festive than others in Europe.

Interesting details

• Price: Approximately 26 euros per person.
• Duration: Approximately three to six hours.
• Means of transportation: The tour is on foot, but you must get to the meeting point on your own.

The duration of this type of tour depends on the transportation used, the itinerary provided by your tour guide and the activities you are going to do during the day. Generally a reconnaissance tour of the city 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 more than three hours. In case the tour is complete and includes entrance to interesting attractions in Zurich, the tour can be extended from half a day to a full day.

• Bring warm clothes, because regardless of the season, the weather in Zurich can be changeable, so you may be surprised.
• If you go with children try to ask about special prices for them, many experiences of this type offer this modality.
• Wear comfortable shoes so that you can walk more comfortably on longer stretches of road.
• Don't forget to bring enough memory in your devices so you can take lots of pictures, the scenery will inspire you impressively.