Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Zurich, Switzerland

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Capture stunning photos from a ferry on Lake Zurich
Walking tour element gets you up close with Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)
Handy half-day tour leaves time in your schedule for other activities
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and avoid public transport

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Explore Zurich’s highlights from four different perspectives: cable car, ferry boat, on foot, and coach.

What's Included

Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Climb aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach in central Zurich and embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city.

Receive a historical introduction to Zurich from your guide and direct your attention to landmarks such as the Swiss National Museum and the luxury shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse. Look out at Lake Zurich during a brief interlude, and then glide past monuments such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Zurich’s art museum.

Disembark for a leisurely guided stroll around Zurich’s charming Old Town (Altstadt), and admire quaint houses and grand structures. Capture photographs of the clock face on St. Peter's Church, and gaze at the prismatic stained-glass windows that decorate Fraumünster Church.

Reboard your coach for the short and scenic journey to Meilen, where a sightseeing ferry awaits. Enjoy a tranquil crossing of the lake, then board a cable car on arrival in Adliswil. Ascend to 2,630 feet (800 meters) and absorb sweeping vistas of the snow-capped peaks that surround you.

When your tour comes to a conclusion, return to your original Zurich starting point by coach.

Zurich (Pass By)

Bahnhofstrasse (Pass By)

Lake Zurich

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zurichberg (Pass By)

Old Town

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fahre Horgen-Meilen

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zurich (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

2 March - 10 April 2026 | March 2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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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

4.2

based on 1,240 reviews

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The guide and her...

Linda_G, Mar 2026

The guide and her colleague were knowledgeable and enthusiastic which made the tour very enjoyable. She explained what was happening and gave us background on different subjects which was very interesting. I would recommend to go on this if you have the opportunity.

Great Zurich overview

Violeta_G, Mar 2026

We saw the main sights of Zurich (old town, universities, etc.), road a lake ferry and cogwheel train to Dolder for a great view. A nice stop at Lindt museum. Our guide Rafael was knowledgeable and it was amazing how he kept us on time.

Andrea was wonderful and...

Jacqueline_S, Mar 2026

Andrea was wonderful and very enthusiastic about her work and Zurich. She was very informative and helpful. I would be happy to have her again for another tour.

We were promised an...

allan, Mar 2026

We were promised an English tour turned out to be a combination of English and Spanish. Furthermore, we expected more rocking and less us travels.

Very comprehensive tour of Zurich and skilled Tour Team!

Pamela_W, Mar 2026

The guide and driver were highly skilled, very knowledgeable and an excellent team. The thing I did not consider is large coach tours can have passengers who affect your experience in a positive or negative way. Negatively in my case. Many wore heavy perfume to which I’m allergic. Some were talking loudly through the narration. That does not diminish the Tour Guide’s excellent abilities but I will never book a large group tour again.

Tour Guide Was Very Rude

Erin_P, Feb 2026

We did not get to go on the walking tour due to a parade. The ferry ride was as a bus ride in a ferry, not a relaxing ferry ride, as described. There was a lot of traffic and the tour guide would not let us off the bus. We spent most of the tour in traffic and ended the tour an hour early and barely saw anything. The only enjoyable part was the gondola ride. The tour guide was extremely rude. Do not recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Erin, Thank you very much for choosing our Zurich & Surroundings city tour and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. As outlined when booking, the route of the tour may be amended due to external factors. On the day of your tour, the carnival parades were taking place, which led to the walking tour being replaced with a photo stop offering beautiful views of the city, where your guide provided a full explanation of the sights. Additionally, we would like to clarify that, as stated in both the title of the tour and the description, the boat ride is indeed a ferry ride. We apologize if this was not clear enough and if you were expecting a longer lake cruise experience. We are surprised to hear that you felt your tour guide was rude. According to her, there was a slight delay in departure, and during the tour, the group became quite lively with conversation, which made it challenging for her to provide her commentary. She politely asked for a little quiet so she could ensure that all guests could hear the information clearly. We apologize if her request came across in a way that was not intended and appreciate your understanding of the need to balance everyone's experience. Regarding the traffic, the tour guide mentioned that the only delay was a brief 10-minute hold-up due to road closures, after which she took an alternate route to ensure you arrived on time. We understand that it can be frustrating when plans change unexpectedly, but you did arrive at the official end time. The tour’s official duration is 4.5 hours, which means a return time of 17:30. We are sorry if there was any confusion about this. Lastly, regarding the drop-off request, we would like to clarify that the bus driver is required to follow traffic regulations and can only stop at designated stops, otherwise this could result in fines. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your understanding. Nevertheless, we are happy to read that you enjoyed the cable car, and hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you on another tour in the future, perhaps one that aligns better with your expectations. Best regards, Clara from Best of Switzerland Tours

Great way to see Zurich

Shari_S, Feb 2026

The experience was exactly as described and a very good way to see Zurich (especially in the winter) The bus ride made seeing the city comfortable and the 30 min walking tours were just right. Weather played a role when we went up the Felsegg lift as it was too cloudy to see the mountains but the area is nice and food good in the lodge at the top of the lift.

Zurich overview

Gavin_C, Jan 2026

Good overview of Zurich. Well organised and efficient. Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. Comfortable bus ride.

Excelente very...

ileana_B, Jan 2026

Excelente very profesional , the guide and the driver very safe I always recommend you service thank you

Must Book Tour in Zurich

Deirdre_C, Jan 2026

Excellent tour! Highly recommended! Learned so much about Zürich — the history, culture, people and demographics, and future places in the city to visit. Guide was very thorough and knowledgeable.

Was a beautiful tour around Zurich, with amazing views at the top of the Gondola ride

Hayley_C, Jan 2026

Tour was a beautiful experience with amazing sunsetting views for the 2pm slot, Marianne was a lovely guide who made sure everyone had a great experience not just on the tour but tips for travelling in Zurich. Would definitely recommend and it’s worth every dollar!

It was a nice tour of...

Sanja_K, Dec 2025

It was a nice tour of Zurich with great ride on cable car and cozy little restaurant on the top. It was a foggy day so we couldn't enjoy what probably is a great view, but none the less ghe expirience was great.

Good all around tour. Lots to see.

DavidGade, Dec 2025

It was a good all round tour. Covered plenty of stuff. And exactly as listed. Our guide was easy to understand and spoke good English.

Excellent

Sharad_P, Dec 2025

This was a well planned and detailed highlight tour of the City- an intro to the City. Great esp if ur short on time

Tour of Zurich

Kindra_M, Dec 2025

Very well done tour - exactly as described. Great way to navigate a new city and orient yourself to area. Guides were informative

A Great Introduction Zurich and surrounding areas

Jane_W, Dec 2025

Alison and the driver (George?) did a lovely job providing information, answering questions and navigating the area. Lovely views and taking a ferry and cable ride was quite interesting.

Cool experince

Dora_M, Dec 2025

The amount of informations and traveling time was perfect. I wasn't tired at all. Everything was interesting and fascinating what we saw and listen (sights, panoramas). The guide was entertaining. I got lot of information about what will I want to visit next time.

Antonio

Shirleen_S, Dec 2025

Amazing and fun! We had a wonderful day, exploring the town and taking the gondola up to the top of the city

Great experience!

Jordan_L, Dec 2025

Excellent bus tour that makes a few stops and ends with a cable car ride up to a beautiful view. Our guide Bettina and driver Paulo were excellent.

Great tour guide and awesome experience.

Johnny_H, Dec 2025

Great experience. Nice. Whole staff are super Friendly tour guide and the driver awesome. Recommend.

Marianne our Tour Guide...

Louise_A, Dec 2025

Marianne our Tour Guide and Victoria the bus driver were outstanding! Professional, knowlegable and experienced, we couldnt have asked for more for our first and last trip to Zurich! Just excellent

Perfect balance of...

mkaff2002, Nov 2025

Perfect balance of walking and bus rides. Lots of scenery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect length when just flying in the same morning! I highly recommend!

Katherine was a good tour...

Olivia_N, Nov 2025

Katherine was a good tour guide. It would have been nice to be able to shop a bit in Old Town. Very knowledgeable. Food was great at top of mountain and sights were spectacular.

Optional Drop Off

Barbee_T, Nov 2025

The tour was nice and gives you just enough time to enjoy each stop. The only thing I would change would be to give the option to be dropped off at Old Town or the Bus Terminal - especially since it would be easy to let people off at Old Town as the bus does the final drive through Old Town.

Zurich day trip

Jose_H, Nov 2025

Cecilia was very knowledgeable and bilingual, Spanish and English. Antonio the driver was extremely careful and engaging.

Awesome Tour!!

Shirley_M, Nov 2025

Awesome, well-timed, and well-narrated, excursion. Including bus, ferry, walking, and cable car, this tour was even better than we expected. Our tour guide, Lars, was fantastic - covering much about history, architecture, and city leaders over the years - and across multiple areas of the city. He was attentive to the guests and answered questions along the way. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of this tour and highly recommend it!

Good overview of Zurich

Kathleen_M, Nov 2025

Gave us a nice view of Zurich outside of the Old Town area. Our guide, Adolfo, was knowledgeable, and he kept the group prompt and on time.

Much time spent with...

John_B, Nov 2025

Much time spent with multiple translations. Stop at Fraumunster church not needed since windows dark. Reformations importance and Zurich s symbol missed.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear John, We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on tour with us. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you felt you did not receive enough information. We also regret to read that the darkened windows in Fraumunster have affected your overall experience. This tour is designed to provide a general overview of the city, but we understand that you were hoping for more detailed insights. We encourage guests to share their concerns or ask for additional information during the tour, as our guides are always happy to go into more detail and make the experience as informative as possible. As stated in the tour description in Viator, our tour is operated in both English and Spanish. This is highly appreciated by many of our non-English speaking guests. We hope that our groups will soon be big enough to run the two languages in separate buses and thank you for your understanding in the meantime. Nevertheless, our guides are instructed to share the same information in both languages. In any case, we hope that you were able to enjoy parts of the tour, and hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you on another tour in the future, perhaps one that aligns better with your interests. Best regards, Clara from Best of Switzerland Tours

Great! Would recommend.

Melanie_S, Nov 2025

Great tour! Guide was excellent and gave us a good exposure to Zurich, its history and current locations.

So interesting

Carole_W, Nov 2025

Other than the unusually heavy traffic, we had a great time. Our guide was excellent! A suggestion would be to spend more time allowing visitors to explore old town on their own. It was rushed because we were behind schedule but I really wanted to walk around and wasn’t able to. However my favorite part was going to the top of the mountain on the cable car to see the view and eat at the charming restaurant. We had a great time and I would recommend the tour.