Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
Zurich, Switzerland
- 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 AGSihlquai 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.
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)
1
Lake Zurich
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zurichberg (Pass By)
2
Old Town
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Fahre Horgen-Meilen
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
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
- 02–04.11.2026 | 11–15.01.2027 | 18–22.01.2027 | 25–29.01.2027 | 01–05.02.2027: 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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RobertS_S, Jul 2026
This « tour » is basically a transportation tour you have long bus rides a short ferry ride and a few minute crowded cable car ride. The sites are the end of these rides are mediocre at best. The guide does her best to provide interesting commentary but it doesn’t make up for the blah experience.
Pavel_A, Jun 2026
Very nice guides, but the tour itself and the picked location were okayish. Not much of Zurich to see at all. The view from the top was nice.
GARY_L, Jun 2026
This tour was very extensive. I felt like I saw alot of Zurick.
The ferry was a nice was to get out on the lake.
Overall I would definitely recommend this tour.
Padmanabhan_K, Jun 2026
Great value for money. Though zurich was expensjve this trip was value for money. Cable car and ferry rides were a great experience.
Perry_J, Jun 2026
Interesting tour. Great guide. Nice group of people to enjoy the tour with. Great views from the cable car and the surrounding area.
StaceyW, Jun 2026
Great information about Zurich! Lots of history about the various areas. The views from the cable car were great! The apple struedle at the restaurant on top was fabulous!
lynette_q, Jun 2026
Informative however rushed with 10 minutes to take photos at a stop and 20 min walk however had 45 minutes at a cafe after the cable car that was not on the itinerary. Time spent actually seeing sights and town would have been better use of time
Dennis_K, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Sophia and Driver Hugo we're incredible, very knowledgeable very safe and a pleasure to be with
the only downside to the trip is the ferry ride across the lake which is in a bus on a car ferry and takes 5 minutes and then the gondola ride to the restaurant at the top of the mountain is in a small car where everybody in the trip goes into and is squashed in like sardines and then the restaurant is nothing special at all other than that it's not a bad trip but be warned
Maria_M, Jun 2026
Our guide, Rafael gave a very informative tour of the city and nearby areas we passed by while we headed to the ferry crossing from Meilen to Horgen; and then the Adliswil mountain cable station. The panoramic view atop the mountain was the highlight of the tour. We lucked out having Rafael as a guide. He covered interesting topics like the current educational system and historic highlights giving us a good understanding of how it is to live in the city and Switzerland as a whole.
Miriam_B, Jun 2026
The entire experience was amazing and our guide Rafael was amazing and made the experience so fun!
If you want to learn about so many different aspects of Zurich I would recommend booking this as soon as possible!
Worth every penny
Kristin_J, May 2026
The tour guide was rather boring and gave an unnecessary amount of detail about cost of living, local rents and ordinances. It felt like a tour for people who were considering a move to Zurich, not for tourists who wanted to know the history or culture. Adding to the tedium, the bus’s AC was broken and was blowing hot air. It was miserable. We left early and took an Uber back to our hotel.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Kristin,
Thank you for joining our Zurich and Surroundings City Tour and for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. In particular, we regret that the information provided by the guide was not aligned with your interests. During the tour, our guides aim to offer a broad overview of Switzerland and Zurich, combining historical and cultural information with insights into daily life, local traditions and personal experiences. Many guests appreciate this variety of topics, but we understand that individual preferences may differ, and we appreciate your comments in this regard. For guests seeking a more in-depth historical experience, we would recommend joining a dedicated walking tour of Zurich's Old Town, which focuses more extensively on the city's history and heritage.
We are also sorry to hear that you were uncomfortable due to the temperature on the bus. Please note that Swiss regulations do not allow vehicles to keep their engines running while parked. As a result, the air conditioning is only operational while the coach is in motion and may require some time to cool the interior after a stop. We always encourage guests to bring any concerns to the attention of the tour guide during the tour, as many issues can often be addressed immediately on site.
We regret that these aspects affected your experience to the point that you decided to leave the tour early. Nevertheless, we appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our services and better understand our guests' expectations.
We hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your stay in Switzerland.
Kind regards,
Magdalena from Best of Switzerland Tours
Karen_S, May 2026
It was a great tour. We saw a lot of Zürich and outskirts. Gonzalo was an excellent guide and Victoria a wonderful bus driver.
Lorna_W, May 2026
Unfortunately, we found the whole experience very underwhelming and poorly organised from start to finish.
The tour began with being told, as soon as we boarded the coach, that we wouldn’t have access to bathrooms again for another three hours — not exactly the best start to a long day trip.
The coach tour around the city was disappointing, mainly because much of the commentary focused on buildings and landmarks we either couldn’t properly see or simply drove past too quickly. The roadworks in the city centre certainly didn’t help, although I appreciate that part wasn’t the tour company’s fault. We then stopped briefly for photos of the fountain in the lake, which felt more like filler than a meaningful stop.
The walking tour around the square in Zurich was equally disappointing. We could barely hear the guide for most of it, and the information itself wasn’t particularly engaging or memorable.
After that, there was another 20–30 minute coach journey simply to board a ferry that transported the coach across the lake for around 10 minutes. The scenery was beautiful, but the experience ended almost as soon as it began and didn’t really justify the additional travel time.
The most frustrating part of the day was the mountain stop. By the time we reached the cable car, we were told we had to leave the restaurant at the top by 4:25pm — despite it already being around 3:47pm. After waiting in line, squeezing into the cable car, walking to the restaurant, queueing to order food, and then waiting for it to arrive, we were left with barely 10 minutes to eat and use the toilets before rushing back down again.
Overall, the entire trip felt extremely rushed, badly timed, and lacking in organisation. Far too much time was spent travelling between very short stops, and not nearly enough time was given to actually enjoy any of the experiences.
Personally, I would have preferred not to spend so much time travelling out to the ferry crossing, even though the views were beautiful. A shorter boat experience closer to the city centre would have made far more sense and would have allowed visitors more time on the mountain without feeling constantly rushed.
What should have been a relaxing and scenic day ended up feeling stressful and disappointing.
Irina_B, May 2026
The tour was wonderful. Featured a balance of city and nature which my husband and 8-year old daughter really enjoyed. We especially liked that the tour wasn’t long and tedious - I think it did the trick to adjusting us to the time change after having just arrived in Zurich.
Robert_M, May 2026
It’s okay, but not my favorite tour in Zurich. The highlight was the gondola ride and the restaurant at the top. The view was amazing from the patio of the restaurant.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Robert,
Thank you for joining our Zurich & Surroundings City Tour and for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the gondola ride and the spectacular views from the restaurant terrace. The panoramic scenery overlooking Zurich, the lake and the surrounding Alps is indeed one of the highlights of the tour.
At the same time, we regret that the overall experience did not rank among your favorite tours in Zurich. We always strive to provide our guests with an interesting introduction to the city and its surroundings, combining cultural highlights, scenic viewpoints and local insights.
We nevertheless appreciate your comments and are glad that you were able to enjoy the visit to Felsenegg and its beautiful vistas. We wish you a wonderful rest of your stay in Switzerland.
Kind regards,
Magdalena from Best of Switzerland Tours
Josephine_R, May 2026
This tour gave a good overall sightseeing experience of Zurich. I found the commentary by the guide was a little too much towards the political side of Zurich & Swizerland rather than the interesting history of Zurich, which some other tour operators focus on.
Alan_H, May 2026
Nice trip through the city and Felsenegg was a lovely site. The ferry ride was a nice treat. Our guide Adela was wonderful
David_W, May 2026
We got a nice overview of Zürich with interesting facts from our guide Elisabeth. It was well organized and included everything shown on their website. I can recommend this tour.
Eban_B, May 2026
Ferry ride 10 mins seemed too rushed. You really have 5 mins on the ferry.
Most of the tour on the bus. Not that exciting. Would avoid a tour like this in the future.
The guide was great. But tour was pretty bland
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Eban,
Thank you for joining our Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride and for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour guide. At the same time, we regret to hear that the ferry ride felt too short. Please note that the Viator tour description specifies that the ferry crossing lasts approximately 10 minutes. We are sorry if this information went unnoticed and led to different expectations. For guests interested in a longer boat experience, we recommend our Zurich with Lake Cruise tour.
This tour combines a bus ride along the lake shore, through the financial district and past the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), together with a guided walk through the Old Town and a visit to Mount Felsenegg. We regret that the combination of bus and walking did not fully meet your expectations.
We nevertheless hope that you were able to enjoy the charming corners of Zurich and the beautiful panoramic views from the summit of Felsenegg. We wish you a wonderful rest of your stay in Zurich.
Kind regards,
Magdalena from Best of Switzerland Tours
Geoffrey_C, May 2026
Luxury coach. Very informative guide. Lovely views. Unfortunately not the best weather but not much we can do about that. Overall a good tour
Shari_H, May 2026
Very well organized tour that covered not only the highlights of Zurich, but the history of Switzerland as well. Tour guides were very friendly, engaging and clearly enjoyed what they were doing. Well done!
Alan_W, May 2026
We only had one day in Zurich and this tour packs a lot in. Really happy we decided to book it. Great guide and amazing bus driver
lenny_b, May 2026
Everything went smoothly without any delays or problems .
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide and excellent driver.
marion_m, May 2026
Tour guide Elizabeth was excellent
Great overview of Zurich and Switzerland
Good mix with sightseeing, ferry ride and cable car
William_A, May 2026
This is a good guided half day tour! A quick way to learn about Zurich and its neighbor areas. Andrea was great as a guide!
MaryBlye_K, Apr 2026
This was a great tour. The scenery was stunning. Our guide Bernie went slowly and was extremely informative and interesting. It wasn’t rushed like some tours - we were able to relax and stroll and enjoy the afternoon.
Teri_S, Apr 2026
It was a great experience, unfortunately the traffic was terrible and everything was a little rushed
Linda_S, Apr 2026
Just sit back & relax - and listen!!!
Our tour guide, Alexander, was excellent covered everything extremely well that we had no questions!!
Tanita_P, Apr 2026
Really great tour. You don't spend a lot of time at each location but on a clear day the views from the bus are spectacular! Angela was one of the best guides I've ever had on an excursion. She didn't just stick to a script, she was able to answer unexpected questions with detailed knowledge.
My only issue was I wasn't aware of the extent or terrain of the walking. I am two months post-op from achilles surgery and the walk to and from the cable car was quite challenging, steep incline on pebbles. I made it but I was quite uncomfortable the next day.
Panchali_D, Apr 2026
It was well organized. The guide was informative. It gives an overall experience of Zurich- not in depth, but its a small city anyway.
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