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

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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

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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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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

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Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour

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

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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

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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 Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise

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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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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

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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 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

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Zürich City Sightseeing Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate

Hop aboard on a AC bus coach to explore the castle-like Swiss National Museum, high-end shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse & Zurich's illustrious financial district. Meander through the city's most exclusive residential area, catch a glimpse of the opulent Opera House, pause for a picture-perfect moment at Enge harbour, and prestigious Zürichberg neighborhood. Continue your journey through the lively university quarter before arriving at the historic Old Town. Marvel at the intricate guild houses, the iconic Town Hall, enchanting churches as you stroll through the charming medieval streets on a guided tour. Climb aboard a charming cruise for a leisurely half-hour tour on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zurich. Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate, a modern marvel designed by renowned Swiss architects Christ & Gantenbein with an enthralling audio-guided excursion through the chocolate museum. Delve into the rich history of chocolate from bean to bar followed by unlimited chocolate tasting!

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Zürich City Sightseeing Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate

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

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Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)

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Zurich Adventure : Walking tour, Lake Cruise and Cable Car

Max 10 people! 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 Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

The audio guide serves as a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Zurich. This tour is specifically designed for those who wish to explore the city in a short span of time (1.5-2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which guides you from the train station to Lake Zurich, passing through the sights of the old city. You're guaranteed to see: Fraumünster and Grossmünster, Zurich's oldest buildings, Roman ruins, The university, St. Peter's Church. Once the tour is downloaded, the app functions offline. The audio guide can be clearly heard through your headphones at all times. Enjoy fascinating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause for a break in a café or explore a scenic alleyway before continuing your city walk. If you have only a few hours to spare in Zurich, make the most of it with an audio guide. You won't miss a thing.

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Zurich Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

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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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Zürich Private Walking Half-Day Trip with optional Lake Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Zurich Highlights City Tour with Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

Discover the best of Zurich on a comprehensive coach tour that's ideal for first-time or time-pressed visitors. Spot landmarks such as the Bahnhofstrasse, and admire Lake Zurich as you listen to your guide's commentary. You can also see St. Peter’s Church and the Old Town, and tour different neighborhoods to get a feel for the city. As a bonus, upgrade to include admission tickets to the FIFA Museum, which you can explore independently.

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Zurich Highlights City Tour with Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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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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Small Group Zurich Walking Tour, Cruise and LINDT Factory

Switzerland is synonymous with chocolate and many visitors are traveling to Zurich with a dream - to explore the impressive LINDT Home of Chocolate. To make it a sweet and stressless experience we invite you on this small-group tour that includes a walking tour of the Old Town, an hour-long cruise on Lake Zurich, and an audio tour of the Lindt museum that comes together with unlimited chocolate tasting. This is an all-inclusive tour: the LINDT entry tickets for a self-guided audio tour and a 24-hour pass for all transportation in Zurich are included. Solo travelers are kindly asked to contact us in order to check the availability.

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Small Group Zurich Walking Tour, Cruise and LINDT Factory

4 to 5 hours

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What are people saying about Lake Zurich (Zürichsee)

Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

Sridhara_y, Jul 2026

Excellent, well organized, informative

Well organized , punctual , good way to see Zürich in a short period of time. Highly recommended for families.

Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

Chad_S, Jul 2026

Incredible, all day...

Incredible, all day experience. You have options for transportation and such so ask your guide. No time for food though so eat a big breakfast.

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

Lena_M, Jul 2026

Spectacular guide Vasi.

Good experience with smart, educational and have a good sense of humor guide Vasi. I will come and will book tour with you again. Thank you!!!

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

Greg_M, Jul 2026

Great overview of city and area. Recommend

Great tour. Beautiful, informative, interesting, different experiences. Pur guide was great. Glad we did it.

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!

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

AWT_M, Jul 2026

Fantastic Tour with an Outstanding Guide!

Vasi was an amazing guide! He was funny, knowledgeable, and kept the tour engaging from start to finish. He answered all of our questions, shared interesting facts about each stop, and even gave us great lunch recommendations. The time flew by because there was so much to see and do. We covered so many beautiful places without ever feeling rushed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and well-organized experience!

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.