Top Switzerland Crime Tours in 2026

Uncover the history of Zurich's beautiful old town on this guided walking tour. Follow your guide through winding alleys and cozy squares, crossing the old town on both sides of the Limmat river, to discover places you wouldn't find alone and buildings that are hundreds of years old with fascinating stories. Note that some sites require separate admission, including the Central Polybahn cable car, which is not included.

If you have limited time to sightsee in Zurich, explore the city with a guide to hear its history and scout out its highlights in less time. As you delve into Switzerland’s colorful past, follow your guide along the Bahnhofstrasse to see where locals mingle in bustling boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Lindenhof and the Niederdorf neighborhood are also covered, along with monuments such as the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches.

Zurich is a big city, and if you want to discover its lake-and-mountain views and its urban landmarks, it’s best to do it with a guide. This Zurich tour helps you cover more ground in less time with a carefully planned itinerary by coach, foot, ferry, and cable car. The Swiss Gold Coast on Lake Zurich, the Felsenegg viewpoint, and Zurich Old Town are among the highlights.

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.

What do people usually say about Zurich? Switzerland's financial heart... The city of bankers and shoppers... The streets where everyone is in a hurry... We invite you to get to know a radically different Zurich. Think 500 years back and imagine a medieval city with medieval customs. An executioner lives somewhere nearby, across the street they are taking a woman suspected of witchcraft to prison, and not very far away the city council is deciding on how to execute the guy who stole four bags of salt. Do you want to see and find out where people were tortured in Zurich and how, where the pillory was located and where executions took place? We will not only guide you through the key places associated with this dark side of the city, but also tell the true story of the real people. You will learn how stoically the beautiful Elsbeth, suspected of witchcraft, endured torture, how cruelly the maid Adelheid was executed, and how rich Agatha did not manage to escape a death sentence.

Walk through the beautiful vineyard terraces of Lavaux, which cascade down to the blue waters of Lake Geneva. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back 600 years and still produce sought after wines. This easy afternoon walking tour takes you through the vineyards, while you hear local tales and history. You'll sample the wines from local winemakers, while learning the art of wine-tasting and appreciation. Your feet, mind, and mouth will leave happy!

Discover Zurich on this comprehensive city tour, which offers sightseeing, city architecture, medieval history, and even tastes of the local food in just half a day. With a local guide, you’ll dig deep into Zurich to see the old town highlights and the lake as well as the places away from the tourist trail, where the locals like to hang out.

This is a night tour around Zurich which provides insights in many hidden and dark stories from the 800 AD, the medieval times, the Dark plague and other very important dates that shaped Zurich in what is today. Decapitations, people kidnapped, poisonous water fountains, women facing certain death and women killing their own kids. Are you ready to explore the dark side? (All the stories provided are based in 100% accurate historic data.)

Zurich has a unique and rich history, but appreciating the city's sights can prove tricky on a self-guided tour. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Switzerland's largest city on a walking tour of highlights including the Old Town, Polyterasse, Lindenhof, St. Peter, and Fraumunster churches, Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz and benefit from the more personalized experience of a private tour.

Ascend to one of Europe’s highest peaks on an exhilarating 2-day Alpine adventure from Zurich. Travel through the spectacular countryside of Bernese Oberland and ascend the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch pass aboard a new, state-of-the-art gondola and a cogwheel train. Plus, opt to stay overnight in either Interlaken or Grindelwald, and enjoy additional free time for lake cruises, hikes, bicycle rides, and more (extras own expense).