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Top Attractions in Zurich
Zurich may be known for its luxury watches and banks, but there’s more to it than first meets the eye. To find out just how this Swiss city ticks, you need to explore it with a Zurich local who can shine a spotlight on the town’s medieval history and cosmopolitan culture. Luckily, there are many Zurich tours to cover everything you need to know, from old-town wanders to shopping trips beyond the Bahnhofstrasse and Swiss chocolate classes. And for exploring nearby, there are day trips with guided tours to give you the lowdown on Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Titlis, the Rhine Falls, and more.
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There are plenty of great Zurich tours to choose from. According to customer reviews, these are the best tours to book right now:
While there are self-guided audio Zurich tours available for around US$10, guided group walking, e-bike, boat, or bus tours in the city range from US$17 to about US$95. There are food and chocolate tours for around US$50 to US$100. Day trips to Lucerne, Stein am Rhein, Ufenau Island, Jungfraujoch, Interlaken, Luzern, and other destinations range from around US$50 to more than US$2,000. Group hikes from Zurich start around US$150 and reach upwards of US$700.
On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours such as the Zurich Old Town Walking Tour for around US$29 per person. The guided walking tour takes you past Zurich’s top attractions and along beautiful Bahnhofstrasse in two hours, though it doesn’t include admission to any attraction or transportation. Pricier options include Natural Wonders of Switzerland: Private Day Tour From Zurich (from US$1,200 per person), which is completely private and flexible to your wishes. Your local guide will bring you to Schwyz, Lake Lucerne, Linthal, and other highlights of the Swiss Alps.
Depending on whether you’re on a walking tour or a bus, boat, or bike tour of Zurich, you may see city landmarks like the Swiss National Museum, Fraumünster Church, Lindenhof Hill, Grossmünster Church, the Bahnhofstrasse, the Old Town, the Lindt Home of Chocolate, Lake Zurich, and the aerial cable car which affords panoramic views.
Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions and landmarks as possible. For example, the Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car includes stops in Old Town and Lindenhof Hill, a ferry cruise on Lake Zurich, and a ride to the top of either Felsenegg or Üetliberg mountains—a chance to see Zurich from land, water, and air.
Two days is recommended for seeing the major sites of Zurich and having time to explore the city, because it’s on the smaller side. Two days should give ample time to see attractions like the Swiss National Museum, Grossmünster, and the Lindt Home of Chocolate, as well as explore the Old Town, stroll Lindenhof, and browse the shops on the Bahnhofstrasse. You should also have time for a cruise on Lake Zurich and a ride up the aerial cable car.
The best months to visit Zurich are during the summer—June, July, August, and September. Those months have pleasant weather, with average temperatures in the 70s. While wintertime is beautiful, it gets quite cold and hotels can get very pricey due to people visiting the nearby Alps for skiing. April and May in springtime can be also nice and with mild weather, but October and November can be very gray.
No, public transport is not free for tourists in Zurich. However, if you purchase a Zurich Card, you can travel within the city and surrounding zones in second class on trams, buses, trains, boats, and cable cars for no extra fee. You also get free or discounted admission to many museums and attractions in the city with the card.
According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Zurich:
- Lake Zurich (Zürichsee)
- Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
- Rhine Falls (Rheinfall)
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Lindt Home of Chocolate
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There are tons of great trips to take from Zurich. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:
- Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip From Zurich
- Jungfraujoch Day Trip From Zurich: Swiss Alps and Bernese Oberland
- Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip From Zurich With Lake Cruise
- Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
- Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour From Zurich
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Zurich. Here are some of the best Zurich activities under US$35:
There are tons of Zurich activities that you can enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:
- Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip From Zurich
- Jungfraujoch Day Trip From Zurich: Swiss Alps and Bernese Oberland
- Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip From Zurich With Lake Cruise
- Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
- Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour From Zurich
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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Zurich:
- National Museum Zurich (Landesmuseum Zürich)
- Zurich Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich)
- FIFA Museum Tickets
- Botanical Garden
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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Zurich. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:
- Jungfraujoch Day Trip From Zurich: Swiss Alps and Bernese Oberland
- Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip From Zurich
- Zürich Electric Tuk-Tuk Tour - Hot Stone Barbecue and Wine
- Best of Zurich Tour With Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
- Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour From Zurich
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