Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Lake Zurich in 2026?

While it’s free to visit Lake Zurich, there are lots of affordable tours that can help you make the most of your visit—finding places you might otherwise miss out on. Tours start around US$44, with options that range from walking tours to scenic cruises.

Q: How much is a boat ride on Lake Zurich?

The costs of Lake Zurich boat rides are varied as multiple options exist. Tourists wanting a lake cruise from Zurich city with the ZVV (Zurich Transport Network) can expect to pay between CHF$7 for a mini lake cruise up to CHF$43 for a long lake cruise.

Q: Are Lake Zurich cruises included in the Swiss Pass?

Yes, select Lake Zurich cruises are included with the Swiss Pass. Zurich tourists should check their Swiss Pass information for full details on the available boat options, which include round-trip cruises and 1-way crossings. The popular Zürich Card includes some boat sightseeing options like ZVV’s mini and short lake cruises.

Q: How can I see Lake Zurich?

For high-up views of Lake Zurich, visit Käferberg peak where the Waid lookout offers vistas that stretch over the lake to the Alps. For close-up views, there’s no better way to see Lake Zurich than from the water. Lake Zurich cruise or strolls along the lakeside promenade are good options.

Q: How long is the walk around Lake Zurich?

A total circuit of Lake Zurich covers a distance of around 74.5 miles (120 kilometers), which is split into 10 stages for easier planning. Stages are graded easy, moderate, or difficult, and are timed with durations from an hour (Manegg to Adliswil) to 6.5 hours (Pfäffikon to Schmerikon).

Q: Can you see the Swiss Alps from Lake Zurich?

Yes, on a good weather day when the skies are clear, the Swiss Alps can be seen to the south of Lake Zurich. Along with these classic mountain vistas, other Lake Zurich sights to see on a sightseeing cruise include Ufenau and Lützelau islands and the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle.

Q: Where can I stop at Lake Zurich?

If you’re looking to stop on the banks of Lake Zurich, but don’t want to stay in the city, there are plenty of options. Consider the rose town of Rapperswil and the nearby lake islands of Ufenau and Lützelau, or Kilchberg for easy access to the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory.

Q: What are the best attractions in Zurich other than Lake Zurich?

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Lake Zurich. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Zurich:<ul><li><a href="/Zurich-attractions/Zurich-Old-Town-Altstadt/d577-a11044" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zurich Old Town</a></li><li><a href="/Zurich-attractions/Rhine-Falls/d577-a11045" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhine Falls</a></li><li><a href="/Zurich-attractions/Bahnhofstrasse/d577-a875" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bahnhofstrasse</a></li><li><a href="/Swiss-Alps-attractions/Mt-Titlis/d5015-a121" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mt. Titlis</a></li><li><a href="/Zurich-attractions/Lindt-Home-of-Chocolate/d577-a881" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lindt Home of Chocolate</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Zurich/d577" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Zurich</a>.

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Experience Zurich from a different perspective with this relaxing 1-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Perfect for visitors with limited time, this scenic journey lets you enjoy beautiful waterfront views, elegant villas, city landmarks, and peaceful lake surroundings—all without long travel times. Departing and returning to Bürkliplatz, the cruise offers a convenient and effortless way to enjoy Zurich’s natural beauty while capturing memorable photos and enjoying a calm atmosphere on the water.

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Zurich 1 Hour Scenic Lake Cruise Ticket

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

Get more out of your Zurich vacation—and enjoy a hassle-free way to explore—on this half-day city highlights tour. After a coach tour of Zurich's picturesque Old Town, see the sights from a different angle during a Lake Zurich cruise. Finally, stroll to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where a chocolate museum and samples await. As a bonus, you can upgrade to include admission tickets to the FIFA Museum.

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Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

5 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Explore Zurich on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, Fraumünster Church, Bahnhofstrasse, and the Old Town, then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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(280)

from $107

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Zurich City Tour with Chocolate Tasting and Lake Cruise

Your Zurich experience begins with a guided introduction in the heart of the city, where you’ll explore the vibrant Old Town with its cobblestone streets, medieval houses, and landmarks such as the Grossmünster and Fraumünster. Along the way, you’ll also uncover hidden corners that many visitors overlook. The walk continues with a leisurely stroll down the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe’s most elegant shopping avenues. Here, you’ll pause at select confiseries to sample Swiss chocolates—ranging from silky pralines to seasonal creations, and including Zurich’s famous Luxemburgerli. The experience concludes with a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in views of the city skyline, lakeside villas, and the distant Swiss Alps. - Discover Zurich’s Old Town and landmarks with a local guide - Taste Swiss chocolate specialties, including the famous Luxemburgerli - End with a scenic one-hour Lake Zurich cruise

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Zurich City Tour with Chocolate Tasting and Lake Cruise

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Lake Zurich Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

Enjoy a pleasant hour-long boat ride, with great views of the city centre and the crystal clear waters of Lake Zurich until you reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate factory and museum facilities. Visit the exhibitions of the most modern and sought-after chocolate museum in Switzerland. There you can find out the origins of chocolate and its history and how the manufacturing process of this precious delicacy is. Witness the machines working tirelessly and try firsthand the freshest Lindt chocolate that can be consumed in the world. Sample the renowned varieties offered by the brand, as well as its new creations. All this narrated with audio guide in the language of your choice. Return to Zurich at your own pace by bus that departs a few meters from the museum and enjoy the Zurich public transport included for the rest of the day. And all this being able to freely choose the time of visit to the Lindt Museum, unlike other providers.

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Lake Zurich Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

5 hours

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Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The Great Tour of Zurich by Bus and Boat

Enhance your sightseeing in Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and Rapperswil that finishes with a Lake Zurich ferry cruise. With a carefully planned route and a guide, you’ll see more than you’d see alone, passing classic Zurich sights such as the Fraumünster Church and Limmatquai along with a rose garden, lookout points for alpine vistas, a deer park, and an ancient castle in nearby Rapperswil.

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The Great Tour of Zurich by Bus and Boat

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

See the best of Zurich in one excursion on this comprehensive, multi-part tour. Look forward to seeing the best of the city's Old Town, from historic churches to vibrant shopping streets. Then, go on a seasonal ferry ride across Lake Zurich, take a cable car or train journey to Uetliberg or Felsenegg for magnificent mountain views, and learn insider facts and stories about the city’s history from your local guide.

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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Zurich Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise

4 hours

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Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

Zurich sprawls for miles along Lake Zurich, making a tour an effective way to discover the city. This guided coach trip includes a photo stop at Enge Harbor and a walking tour of Zurich Old Town, and takes in locations from lakeside Hafen Enge harbor to the luxury shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse. Afterward, see the city and its waterfront villas from the lake on a cruise with a multilingual guide app.

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Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

3 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Zurich: Lindt Chocolate, Medieval Village Lake Cruise Small Group

Start your adventure at Bürkliplatz and board a scenic 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise to the Lindt Home of Chocolate. Enjoy a 1h30 self-guided visit with audioguides, taste samples, and learn how chocolate is made. Afterwards, travel by public transport to a medieval lakeside town for a 1-hour guided tour of cobblestone streets, the castle, and scenic surroundings. Highlights: - Half-day small group tour with Lake Zurich cruise - Lindt Home of Chocolate – self-guided with audioguide (1h30) - Medieval lakeside town – guided tour of streets, castle, and scenery

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Zurich: Lindt Chocolate, Medieval Village Lake Cruise Small Group

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens

Explore Zurich at your own pace with our self-guided tour app, immersing yourself in the city's history and culture. Begin at the iconic Lindenhof Square, a hilltop park with panoramic views and Roman roots. Then, venture to the Fraumünster Church to admire Marc Chagall's stunning stained glass windows. Stroll along the picturesque Bahnhofstrasse, before exploring the charming Old Town with its narrow alleys and historic buildings. Experience local flavors at the bustling Niederdorf district, known for its diverse dining options and lively atmosphere. Marvel at the impressive Grossmünster, a Romanesque-style church that played a crucial role in the Swiss Reformation. Visit St. Peter's Church to see Europe's largest clock face, measuring 8.7 meters in diameter. Continue to the Kunsthaus Zürich to admire Switzerland's largest art collection. End your tour with a relaxing walk along Lake Zurich's promenade, taking in the serene atmosphere and stunning views of the Alps on a clear day.

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Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Zurich 360° City Walk Tour Including Hidden Spots

Explore the whole city center in 3.5 hours including hidden spots. Enjoy the history of Zurich from BC to the present day in anecdotes and legends. Taste region’s delights and make great photos with panoramic view. With local guide, learn about the development of the city, romans’ miracles and backgrounds of financial success. Immerse yourself in the life 2000 years ago and get to know, how do locals live now. Find out why Zurich can be considered as a city of 8 revolutions.

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Zurich 360° City Walk Tour Including Hidden Spots

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Zurich Adventure : Walking tour, Lake Cruise and Cable Car

This is not a typical city tour — it’s a complete Zurich experience designed to feel almost like a private tour. With small groups, you won’t be rushed or lost in the crowd. Instead, you’ll explore Zurich at a relaxed pace, with real local insights and time to actually enjoy each place. In one seamless experience, you’ll combine: a guided walk through the Old Town a scenic Lake Zurich cruise a ride with historic and modern transport (funicular, tram, cable car) panoramic views from the “local mountains” (Felsenegg or Uetliberg) What makes this tour different is the flow: everything is carefully timed and connected, so you don’t waste time planning, waiting, or figuring things out. You’ll experience Zurich the way locals do — moving through the city, not just looking at it. Ideal for travelers who: -prefer small, personal groups -want to see a lot without feeling rushed -value quality, comfort, and authentic experiences Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

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Zurich Adventure : Walking tour, Lake Cruise and Cable Car

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $126

Zurich Highlights Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $89

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Discover the best of Zurich in one single excursion on this bus tour with an audio guide. Choose from over 10 languages and sit back and relax on your air-conditioned bus through Switzerland’s largest city. Take in alpine and lakeside views, drive down the famous Bahnhofstrasse, see monuments such as the Fraumünster and Kunsthaus, and more. Additionally, your tour makes short photo stops at two scenic viewpoints.

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Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

2 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

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from $43

Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $101

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Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Zürich Private Walking Half-Day Trip with optional Lake Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(27)

from $207

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The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours

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from $66

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Introductory Walking Tour Of Zurich Including a 90 Min Lake Cruise

Zurich boasts a unique and far-reaching history, but appreciating the city’s landmarks can be difficult on a self-led tour. Be immersed in the history and culture of Switzerland’s biggest city on a walking tour of highlights including Lindenhof, St Peter’s Church, and Fraumünster, while benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour. After the city tour, enjoy and rest while experiencing a 90 minutes cruise on Lake Zurich.

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Introductory Walking Tour Of Zurich Including a 90 Min Lake Cruise

3 to 4 hours

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from $86

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The best way to discover the most beautiful corners of the city is by e-bike: Long distances and unknown spots can be reached in no time. Probably no other city tour will guests discover as many different perspectives of Zurich as the guided e-bike tour. Additional information • Participation from 16 years • No driver's license required • Doable for anyone who can safely ride a bike in the city. • Safe driving in road traffic is a prerequisite for this tour, which leads both uphill and downhill. • Helmets are available • At the beginning there is a short instruction on how to use the e-bike • Conduct in all weather conditions. If the tour is not feasible due to bad weather conditions, you will be informed by telephone. • Insurance and meals are the responsibility of the participants • E-bikes sponsored by Casino Zurich

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City e-bike tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

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from $49

Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Basel

The Glacier Express is one of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys, but navigating the schedule can be tricky. Focus on the views rather than a timetable on this private full-day train tour from Basel with a local guide. Enjoy a round-trip journey by train and spend hours on the panoramic coach from Chur to Brig passing wide valleys, mountain gorges, and wooden villages while enjoying a gourmet lunch. Choose to take a guided stroll through Chur or Brig and enjoy insights and commentary from your guide along the way.

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Basel

10 hours

4.2

(13)

from $946

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What are people saying about Lake Zurich (Zürichsee)

Zurich Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise

Melissa_S, Jun 2026

Zurich in a day, this is a must!

My husband was in Zurich for business and I tagged along this trip. I was here for one day and wanted to get a feel of Zurich. This excursion definitely fit the bill! Our guide was Greg and he was very knowledgeable and sprinkled his facts with humor. You see Zurich from many different vantage points. By way of the streets, the water and a mountain. It is a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle if you are doing this in the summer. I can’t recommend this enough!

Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

Debra_M, Jun 2026

Awesome!

Great tour guide Marianne. She was very knowledgable, kind, and an excellent English speaker. Awesome awesome awesome would recommend her.

Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

Marsha_R, Jun 2026

Take the tour!!

Fun experience. We rode the bus for a tour of parts of the city, stopped by the lake for a quick photo, walked through part of Old Town, had a quick boat ride, walked to the Lindt chocolate tour and had the option to take the public bus back to the starting point. Be prepared for parts of the trip to be hot and include walking. Totally fun and worth it!!

3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

YESSICA_V, Jun 2026

Best tour in Zurich !!

Great experience, one of the best I had in Switzerland!! . The guide was local and he explained us very well and clearly everything. Also it was a great and well planned tour , without doubt I highly recommend it

Zürich Private Walking Half-Day Trip with optional Lake Cruise

Don_S, May 2026

Great introduction to Zürich

Luzei created a perfect custom walking tour for our needs. He adapted to the fact that we had just arrived in the city and were very tired and kept the walking tour at a reasonable pace. He was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to answer our questions and do research about travel needs beyond the time with him.