Top Zurich Sightseeing Tours

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.

Tick off three top experiences with a 3-in-1 Zurich package that includes walking, public transport, and a lake cruise. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a guided tour, enjoy a quick lunch break, and ride a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views reaching the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your guide’s personalized insights and a short hike on the Planetweg trail.

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Enjoy three experiences for the price of one with this Zurich city tour, chocolate tasting, and lake cruise combo booking. First, let a guide help you get your bearings in the city for the first time, showing you hidden gems and major attractions alike. Then, move on to tasting local favorite chocolates, and then relax and see the city from a whole new perspective on a cruise over the lake.

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.

Begin your journey at Hirschenplatz, a place with old buildings, wine bars, and a lot of history. Explore Central Polybahn, a unique cable car ride offering a spectacular viewpoint of the city. Continue to Polyterrasse ETH for another stunning viewpoint before visiting Zentralbibliothek to see parts of the old city wall and fortifications. Stroll through Brunngasse to view an old picture in a private building and visit Spiegelgasse, the place where Lenin lived during his time in Zurich. Explore Grossmunster, where you'll find a hidden cloister and a chapel with a medieval baptismal font. Visit Fraumunster Church to see the famous Chagall Windows and explore Wasserkirche, known for its underground ruins and as the site of the execution of Felix & Regula. Finally, ascend Lindenhof Hill to discover historical ruins underground, concluding your private tour of Zurich's old town with a deeper understanding of its rich history and cultural significance.

Discover three amazing highlights in one unforgettable day—Swiss chocolate, alpine culture, and a visit to a new country. 1. Läderach Chocolate Factory Start with a sweet experience at the famous chocolate museum. Learn how premium Swiss chocolate is made and enjoy tastings. Entrance CHF 10. For a special experience, create your own chocolate for CHF 25 (museum included). 2. Heidi Village – Heidiland Step into the world of the beloved Heidi story. Walk through the charming village and visit Heidi’s house, the old village school, and historic alpine buildings. Optional entrance CHF 30. 3. Vaduz Explore the beautiful capital of Liechtenstein. See Vaduz Castle, stroll through the town, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Finish the day with a beautiful scenic drive back to Zurich through the Swiss countryside. ✨ A unique private tour combining chocolate, Swiss culture, stunning landscapes, and the rare chance to visit Liechtenstein—all in one perfect day.

Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen on a fully guided day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide. Enjoy a brief orientation stop to explore Interlaken, before continuing to the charming mountain resort of Grindelwald, where you have hours to explore at your own pace. Your last stop is Lauterbrunnen, where you can admire the valley's 72 waterfalls, including Staubbach Falls, Switzerland's third-highest.

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.

This walking tour offers a carefully curated introduction to Zurich’s Old Town, guiding visitors through the historic heart of the city where more than two thousand years of history remain vividly present. Beginning in the lively Niederdorf quarter, the route explores medieval streets, landmark churches, scenic river views, and tranquil elevated viewpoints, revealing the layers that shaped Zurich from a Roman settlement into a modern European city. Highlights include the iconic Grossmünster, the refined Fraumünster with its artistic legacy, the panoramic Lindenhof Hill, and St. Peter’s Church with its distinctive clock face. The experience concludes along Bahnhofstrasse, where historic foundations meet contemporary elegance. Designed as a relaxed circular walk, the tour balances cultural insight, architectural heritage, and local atmosphere, offering an engaging and accessible way to discover Zurich’s Old Town on foot.

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.

Discover Lucerne and its charming Old Town, without having to stay the night, on a full-day tour from Zurich. On arrival, take an introductory city tour with a guide, then spend the rest of the day exploring independently with an audio guide. See and do exactly what you want without needing to keep up with a group. Perhaps visit popular attractions such as Chapel Bridge, or browse the art galleries—the choice is yours.

Discover a side of Zurich that’s all too easy for tourists to miss out on when they don’t have the help of a local guide. On this walking tour, you ensure the essential city sights are on your itinerary, such as St. Peter’s Church, Lindenhof Hill, Rindermarkt, and much more.

Short on European sightseeing time but long on what you want to do on your Zurich vacation? With one easy booking, a guide whisks you away from the city to discover not just more of Switzerland, but Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein too. They show you sides of these four countries that most tourists miss out on no matter how long their visits are.

Zurich looks close to Lucerne on a map, but it can seem far away when you’re traveling without a car. This day trip offers an easy way for you to reach it with round-trip transportation from Zurich, an express Lucerne sightseeing tour, and then ample free time to explore as you wish. A ticket for an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise is an extra perk.

Exploring Mount Pilatus involves a lot of planning and logistics, but this full-day tour from Zurich covers everything for a hassle-free day out. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points by gondola and cable car and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon’s Path and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway before taking a short cruise on Lake Lucerne. Please note: Itinerary and inclusions vary by season.

With this simple booking, a whole day’s worth of transport and guided sightseeing is all planned out for you by a local expert. Swerve the busy bus tours and long, cramped road transfers when you leave Zurich. Instead, travel by scenic, comfortable panoramic train from Lucerne to Interlaken for some chilled-out exploring.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Zurich on this combo tour that includes a guided city walk, lake cruise, cogwheel train ride, and visit to the Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate store. Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide throughout and save time finding your way with round-trip transfer from your hotel included in the price.

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.

First, a chauffeured private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or location of choice in Zurich and take you on this private tour to see the best of Lucerne. In Lucerne, enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of Lucerne with your private tour guide. While in Lucerne, enjoy the Lion Monument, the beautiful Chapel Bridge, the Old Town, Lake Lucerne and much more. In the old town you will have time to shop, taste chocolate or just stroll a bit. Afterwards, you will comfortably return to Zurich to your hotel or another desired location in Zurich. This tour is fully guided and is customizable, if you have a special wish please let us know and we will include it in your trip.

Mountain day trips are fun, but when you have to plan transportation and gondola tickets, they can quickly become a hassle. This day trip from Zurich allows you to experience all the fun stuff at Mt. Titlis and see the city of Lucerne, without any planning of logistics. Rotating cable cars, a chairlift over frozen crevices, and Europe’s highest suspension bridge await. In winter, there’s also a snow experience upgrade for first-time skiers.

Visit the Swiss Alps and still make it back to Zurich in time for bed, all without having to rent a car and potentially drive in the snow, thanks to this small-group tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to the mountains to visit the scenic villages such of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, with stops along the way to visit Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, and more.

Experience the scenery and culture of two countries in one day on a tour that covers Switzerland and Liechtenstein. With the driving and planning left to local experts, you can relax and focus on the itinerary highlights instead; Rapperswil rose garden, the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz, and the picturesque Heidiland region are all on the list. Just note: Winter tours visit Werdenberg instead of Heididorf in Maienfeld.