À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Zurich, Switzerland

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Appreciating Switzerland’s watchmaking history can be tricky for visitors to Zurich. Meet real watchmakers at a private Maurice de Mauriac workshop and listen as they share insights into the craft’s history and technique. Then, take the opportunity to try your own hand at the precise craft under the supervision of a professional and pose for memorable snaps while dressed in the traditional smock and magnifying glasses.

Visit an authentic watchmaker’s atelier in Zurich
Learn about the craft’s history and techniques from professionals
Gain hands-on experience assembling a mechanical watch
Pose for pictures while dressed as a traditional watchmaker

What's Included

Bottled water
Beverages
Snacks
Local guide
Professional guide
Private tour
Coffee and/or Tea

The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tödistrasse 48, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland
2 minutes walk from the Tramstop "Stockerstrasse"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Maurice de Mauriac

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 32 reviews

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Best watchmaking...

Sylwia_K, Mar 2026

Best watchmaking experience. Had a great teacher that was very patient and loved every minute of it.

Fascinating. Super hands-on. Great time!

Glenn_A, Sep 2024

Fascinating explanation of how a watch works. Arlene, our watchmaker, told us about each piece as she disassembled a watch. Then it was our turn to put it back together (!) - with her supervision and expert tips. I was delighted that most of the time was dedicated to our hands-on experience.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!

Patrick_A, Feb 2022

It is very difficult to write this review as I don’t have the words to articulate how wonderful a time we had… (Ha Ha see the play on time and this being a review for a watch manufacture class?). A five-star rating does not do this experience justice, the shop is lovely and eclectic in a very homey comfortable way, like when you go over to a friend’s house… comfortable, welcoming, unpretentious but classy, sophisticated, energetic… you must go to see and feel it. The Dreifuss family, Daniel, Leonard, Massimo are probably the coolest trio on the planet, and we could not have spent enough time hanging out with them. If you are in Zurich this is an absolute must do! Yes, I did buy a watch… not only a very cool watch that looks amazing but an awesome story to go with it and if I dare say some new friends, whom we are very fond of!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Hi Patrick, thank you so much for these beautiful words! We are super happy that you enjoyed your TIME with us. Hopefully, we see each other soon again and spend some more TIME together. All the best from the Family