Zürich Historic District Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Zurich, Switzerland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Uncover the history of Zurich's beautiful old town on this guided walking tour. Follow your guide through winding alleys and cozy squares, crossing the old town on both sides of the Limmat river, to discover places you wouldn't find alone and buildings that are hundreds of years old with fascinating stories. Note that some sites require separate admission, including the Central Polybahn cable car.
- Discover the history of Zurich old town on foot
- Learn about the city's fascinating history from your guide
- Visit unique sites with some requiring separate admission
- Great way to orient yourself for further exploration
What's Included
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tip
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- HirschenNiederdorfstrasse 13, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
The meeting point is on Hirschen-Platz at Niederdorfstrasse 11, directly in front of the entrance to the Hotel Hirschen. Please do not enter the hotel, they do not know about our tours
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Central Polybahn
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Polyterrasse ETH
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Zentralbibliothek
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Brunngasse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Spiegelgasse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Grossmunster
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Fraumunster Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Water Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Lindenhof Hill
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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
4.9
based on 219 reviews
Jeff_E, May 2026
Maria was a fantastic guide. We covered lots of ground and she pointed out many sites that were above street level that a casual walker would miss. Her wanderings led us through narrow alleyways that clearly showed her intimate knowledge of the city. Definitely good value for an expertly guided tour.
Jennie_M, Apr 2026
Nice walking tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and went at our pace. We lucked out and were the only two participants.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank You!!
greetings Maria
Adenike_W, Mar 2026
Maria was our wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. We saw many sights and learned lots of history. It was a great experience!
Karen_H, Mar 2026
This was an amazing tour! So so much of Historic Zurich I would never have seen without this tour. Be prepared to walk! Lots of stairs and uneven streets.
Yasameen_M, Mar 2026
Great tour and very informative!! Maria took us all around the city and neighborhoods we would have otherwise not seen.
Linda_V, Mar 2026
This was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Especially since everyone in the group had arrived today and were all tired. My favorite part was a couple side quest tours of the old sewers and Albert Einstein's locker. I would recommend this tour as the first thing you do if you're new to Switzerland.
Alina_S, Mar 2026
Great tour, interesting stories of the city, good guide.
A bit of walking and stairs but not too difficult.
Orlaith_R, Feb 2026
We had a lovely experience with Maria today. She is very knowledgeable and we enjoyed waking around the city and seeing places we otherwise would have missed.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the nice Review, appreciate a lot!
Greetings Maria
jojo_j, Feb 2026
My guide Arianna was delightful and offered very interesting pieces of historic background while taking us through the tour. I’m vet glad I chose it as I had little time in Zurich and this allowed me to see short glimpses of important sites. She also knew good sites for pictures which was a bonus
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the review! (will forward this to Arianna)
Greetings Maria
Cynthia_E, Feb 2026
Take the tour at the beginning of your visit if possible. We weren’t able to go until the evening before we left Zurich.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you !
Ralph_D, Jan 2026
A great tour. Maria was fantastic
A very nice overview of the old city and history of Zurich. We had a wonderful time
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, happy you liked the tour!
Maria
Louis_G, Dec 2025
Insightful and helpful, 2 hours was a great intro to this wonderful city but so much more to learn !
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Louis, we were delighted to have you on our tour and thank you for your positive feedback. We hope you enjoyed your dinner at Königsstuhl, the restaurant of the Tailors' Guild. Best regards, Der Nachtwanderer
Laura_H, Dec 2025
Maria was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! She took us to places we never would have known about. This made our short time in Zurich even better. The Historic District is a very special area. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much Laura! Nice to meet you, wish you a wonderful christmas time.
Maria
Natasha_T, Nov 2025
Walking around the old town was interesting. The ride in the funicular was good and some of our stops provided tit bits of information about the city.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the great review!
Sandra_C, Oct 2025
Maria did a wonderful job enlightening us about the history, culture and architecture of Zurich. Very well engaging. Good overview of the city.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the nice Review, happy you liked it .
Lisa_R, Sep 2025
A top-notch guide who brings the city's rich history to life. He highlighted key landmarks, from medieval architecture to hidden gems, all within a few hours. Throughout the tour, we experienced engaging storytelling and deep cultural insights. Definitely would recommend as a great way to start your visit to this lovely city.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Lisa,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guide's storytelling engaging. It's our goal to showcase the rich history and hidden gems of Zürich. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in this lovely city!
Best wishes,
The Zürich Historic District Tour Team
John_H, Sep 2025
My wife and I enjoyed the walking tour of historic Zürich even with the rain. Our guide, Maria, was informative and adjusted the pace to accommodate all parties. She even shared her umbrella. We really enjoyed the basement viewing of the old city walls that if not on the tour would have never heard or seen. We even got a cherished cat story that only a local would know. If it had not been a Sunday, I am sure we might have seen more interior settings as they were closed.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you John for the nice review, also enjoyed the tour with you!
Maria
Aaron_S, Aug 2025
Our tour was fantastic! I’m having a senior moment, because I have forgotten her name. But she was wonderful. We were the only two on the tour, but she did not cancel or reschedule. A huge plus. She took us throughout the Old Town, and even showed us some sites extra because we moved so well. Really a great first day tour to get acclimated to a beautiful city. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the great review!
Hope you hat a wonderful stay in Switzerland.
Wish you all the best.
Maria
Janny_J, Aug 2025
Loved getting to tour Zurich Old Town! She was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks !
Katrina_W, Aug 2025
Wonderful tour of Zurich with fascinating historical tidbits interspersed with information about modern Zurich. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or tour for our first time in Zurich!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much for your great feedback. It was a great pleasure to show you our city. We wish you all the best
Lisa_R, Jul 2025
Maria did a wonderful job telling the history of the city. She spent about 90 minutes, showing us all the hidden treasures on the buildings inside apartments and right beneath our feet she tailored at our experience to our interest.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, happy you enjoyed the Tour!
Nonna_M, Jul 2025
Good walking shoes are definitely required for this tour. Good overview of Zurich in 2 hours. We enjoyed it
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you!
Donald_W, Jul 2025
Wonderful walking experience in the Old Town of Zurich on a very warm evening. Tour guide Maria was very considerate of the heat and ensured we rested and got plenty of water. Maria actually showed us points of the city we did not expect to see on the tour. Overall, it was a great experience and introduction to Zurich. Than you Maria for a very informative and interesting tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much ! also enjoyed showing you "my " Zurich
Larrydon_B, Jul 2025
Maria, a dedicated sole proprietor, delivered personalized service and insightful details about the old city, exceeding our expectations in every way. As tourists from Texas, we were fortunate to have landed in her expert hands, gaining invaluable knowledge and experiencing a truly enriching tour that was both enjoyable and informative.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for that wonderful review! Also enjoyd your company. All the best for you
Theodore_V, Jul 2025
Super knowledgable, super friendly guide! Got to know the basics of Zurich history, as well as the current layout of the city.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks a lot !
Sharyn_W, Jun 2025
Awesome tour. We were the only 2 people on the tour with Maria, the tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and we learnt so much about Zürich history and architecture.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you!
miche_d, May 2025
Maria was great! We had a group of six people and she kept a leisurely pace and engaged with both halves of the group. She was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We were happy with the experience!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for the nice Review!
Benjamin_V, Apr 2025
Maria is very knowledgeable about Zurich. I learned a lot from her. I would recommend this tour especially for first-timers like me.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you ! Hope you had a great continuing travel.
Forde_B, Apr 2025
Maria gives you a local perspective on an ancient city, and does it well! This is a great way to get oriented to Zürich.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you! Was nice to meet you, you’re a lovely family.
Maria
Jodi_K, Apr 2025
The tour was a good overview of the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was a little hard to hear her at times so she could have been a little louder.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks a lot, I’ll forward that to her.
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