Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
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Zurich, Switzerland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
- Overcome the language barrier with your guide leading the way
- Discover a mix of famous landmarks as well as local hangouts
- Check off multiple Zurich attractions in just a couple of hours
What's Included
- Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town
- Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems
- Tour guide with extensive knowledge
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No entry to the Fraumünster Church
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Zürich Tourist InformationHauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
In front of the Tourist Information - inside the main train station, in the big hall
End point
- Münsterhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Itinerary
Zürich Tourist Information (Pass By)
Bahnhofstrasse (Pass By)
1
Lindenhof Hill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fraumunster Church (Pass By)
2
Niederdorf
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Grossmunster (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (German & English)
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
4.5
based on 490 reviews
David_D, Apr 2026
Great tour to start your Zurich adventure. Regula was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly, and a great personality.
Tom_O, Apr 2026
Very good walking tour of Old Zürich! On a limited time budget this was a great way to cover the history of Zürich. Ling was our guide and we appreciated her guiding us on the tour!
Margsret_B, Apr 2026
Very easy to find the starting point and very informative . Guide Susan was very friendly and very knowledgeable
Mark_B, Apr 2026
Good introduction to Switzerland and Zurich. Good overview of old city and history of the country for visitors.
Geraldine_H, Apr 2026
Don’t worry if it is raining, wrap up and enjoy a walk through time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to take questions. We only had a short stay in Zürich, but it was definitely enhanced with this tour.
Andrew_C, Mar 2026
Really informative, professionally presented by a very knowledgable guide who also injected some good humour
gettingssusan, Feb 2026
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this walk. Once off the beaten track into the old town there are a few steep climbs and
cobbled pavements The views from these vantage points are wonderful.
Please be aware that the walk does not end back at the Tourist Information Centre at the Station.
Eric gave a good overview of the city - both past and present. He shared his photographs to help support his talk.
With so much to see the two hours passed by quickly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback and for sharing helpful tips for future visitors. The exact end point of the tour can also be found in the description of the tour. We are gald to hear that you had an enjoyable and engaging time on the tour, and we will be happy to pass this on to your guide.
All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Gregory_M, Feb 2026
The sent me the wrong address. My wife and I showed up and no one was there. This is a rip off. I suggest if you book to confirm and get a separate email of where you are supposed to meet the tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Grüezi
Thank you for your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear that there has been a misunderstanding regarding the meeting point. It should be included with link and address in the booking confirmation. We would be happy to review the details you received, so please feel free to send them to us at info@zuerich.com.
Thank you in advance, and we hope you still had a pleasant stay.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Jane_W, Dec 2025
Ann was a great guide with lots of extra advice for those in need. A DELIGHT! This is a worthy adventure.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are happy to pass your kind words on to your tour guide and hope that, with their tips, you enjoyed a wonderful stay in Zurich.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Stacey_O, Dec 2025
This was our first visit to Zurich. Our guide, Andrea, was fantastic! She showed us around town and offered valuable information about the history of Zurich and the best places to eat. Followed her suggestion for fondue at Swiss Chuchi - absolutely loved it!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Grüezi
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that the tour helped you get a great overview of the city and that our guide could also share some great tips on where to enjoy good food. 😊
All the best from Zürich, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Randy_R, Nov 2025
Our Zurich tour guide was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! Not only was he very familiar with and proud of his city, but he went well beyond the requirements of his job to help us return to our hotel. This tour was extremely interesting and informative, and was enjoyed by all of us.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback. We are delighted that your tour guide was able to share their enthusiasm for the city so well and even exceed your expectations.
Best regards from Zurich, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Lenora_D, Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable tour guide. It is evident she loves her job and loves Zurich - I’d recommend Anna and this tour highly to those who are interested in learning more about this beautiful city.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the city, and that our guide’s enthusiasm came through. We hope you’ll visit Zurich again sometime soon.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Nancy_M, Oct 2025
Lots of walking and steep steps. Covered lots of city. Very informative . Guide was hard to hear at some places.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for your feedback on the city tour. 🙌
We’re happy to hear that you got to see much of Zurich’s charming Old Town.
We’re sorry that it was sometimes difficult to hear the guide clearly. Our guides do their best to find quieter spots or use voice amplifiers when needed, though we understand that this can occasionally be challenging depending on the surroundings.
Best regards from Zurich, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
tanidu, Sep 2025
It was a great way to get to know Zurich! our guide was very knowledgeable. He did a great job by providing us with stories and information about Zurich.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for the kind review.
We are glad to hear the tour helped you get to know Zurich better. It’s always great when the stories and insights leave a lasting impression.
Best wishes, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Christine_F, Sep 2025
Michael was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. He gave insights as a local as well as the history. It was lightly raining the whole time which was unfortunate but that did not dampen his enthusiasm.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 👏
We’re happy to pass your kind words on to your tour guide and hope his enthusiasm for Zurich helped spark your own interest in the city.
Best regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Mimi_H, Sep 2025
Historical overview of Old town Zurich, covering medieval sites and buildings. Emphasized on important buildings, the foundation of Zurich city
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for your kind feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had the chance to discover more about the city’s history.
Wishing you all the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
HelenakaBetty_S, Sep 2025
Viator or tour company had 2 different address locations. The first address led us to info booth near lake. When I went back to website there was info saying to go inside main train station hall in front of tourists info office which was half mile down street. Maps showed we would arrive 1 minute late so we had to speed walk. I was so worn out by the time we reach the guide. Then she had 29 people on the tour and instead of stopping in quieter area across street to explain things where we could hear, she stayed in main traffic area with busses and trains going by. She had a weak voice which didn’t help even when we asked her to speak louder so we could hear. There were many older people in group (including me) and she simply didn’t stop to see if everyone was keeping up. Everyone was American and not used to walking hills like her. I found the guide to be insensitive to the needs of the people. I give her a zero. The tour was also very boring not really taking us to anything we could’ve seen on our own. I wish we saved our money for something else!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear that the tour didn’t meet your expectations. It’s very important to us that our guests have a positive experience, and we regret any confusion regarding the meeting point, the group size, or the pace and audibility of the tour.
The issues you mentioned do not reflect our usual standards, as we have clear guidelines in place to help ensure enjoyable tours.
Your comments will be reviewed internally. If you happen to recall where the incorrect location was displayed, feel free to let us know, we would appreciate the opportunity to look into it.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
David_C, Sep 2025
Elisabeth was very knowledgeable about the Zurich and old town area and showed up places we probably wouldn't have seen. I'd highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for the great feedback!
We are delighted to hear that the tour led you to some exciting places and that you’d recommend the experience to others. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Elisabeth.
All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Gary_F, Sep 2025
Alla was informative and knowledgeable and personable. Old city Zurich is fascinating to walk through and experience. Too many people in the group (18) and the surrounding din in the railroad station and on the main streets made it far too difficult to hear which meant too much information was missed. This should be done with a microphone. I would only recommend if standing beside or directly in front of the guide
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your review.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall.
Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the clarity of the guide. Our group size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and our guides do their best to avoid noisy surroundings whenever possible.
We appreciate your input and will gladly take it into consideration for future improvements.
We hope you had a great time during your stay.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Corina_C, Sep 2025
Our guide, I do not recall her name was very well informed,, wanted to share as much information as she could fit in two hours. I enjoyed every minute of the tour. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the tour and got to hear a lot about the city's history.
We hope you had a great stay in Zürich.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Joshua_M, Sep 2025
Claudia was a wonderful tour guide! She had great historical informations to share as well as local recommendations for us to try. Great sense of humor as well. Cannot recommend this walking tour enough!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback about the tour. 🙌
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Claudia – she will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with her so much.
Warm greetings from Zurich, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Kathryn_L, Sep 2025
There are some very steep parts in old town, but well worth it for the views and history! Our tour guide, Rosie, was wonderful.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for the positive review.
So nice to hear that you enjoyed the tour with its views and facts about Zürich. 🙂We'll pass the feedback on to your guide.
All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Dev_C, Aug 2025
This tour was average. The guide's voice was so soft that we could hardly hear her. Further, the use of a microphone should have been done.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your review.
We’re sorry to hear that the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the guide’s audibility and will be sure to discuss this with our team.
We hope you had a wonderful time in Zurich.
Best wishes, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Leo_N, Aug 2025
Brisk walking necessary between stops to cover all the places. You get a breather in rest stops, Great guide (Suzanne), checked everyone was OK in heat, and walked in the shade.
1. bring water, although there are many free, clean, public water fountains to refill your bottle.
2. Get a free map from starting point (tourist office) if you want to know where you are. Great confidence builder for walking around later.
3. Do your tour at the start of your stay in Zurich. There are many small streets impassible by buses, which is where a walking tour of Zurich wins.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback.
We’re happy to hear that you had a positive experience despite the high temperatures. 🌞
Your tips will certainly be helpful for future visitors, and we fully agree with your recommendations.
All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Monique_C, Aug 2025
All a was knowledgable and provided a good history of the sites. She was open to answering any questions. There was a lot of up hill climbing which was difficult on a hot day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour, even with the uphill sections in the Old Town. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to your tour guide.
Best wishes, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
AnaMegan_B, Aug 2025
This was a lovely introduction and orientation to Zurich! Eric was delightful and did a beautiful job of providing us stories and information about this stunning city.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed both the tour and the city. 👍We will gladly pass your kind words on to Eric.
All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Marla_W, Jul 2025
Great way to get overall history of downtown Zurich. The tour guide spoke good English and answered all my questions.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Grüezi
Thank you very much for the 5-star review — we truly appreciate it. 👏 We're glad to hear you were happy with your guide and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Kind regards, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Beverly_H, Jul 2025
Guide was knowledgeable.
Tour length was good. Our guide was sometimes hard to hear. Hearing devices would have been a lot better.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the tour informative. 👍 We appreciate your input regarding hearing devices and will pass it on to the team responsible for review.
Wishing you all the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Kathy_M, Jul 2025
This tour was pretty good. Aim to get there a bit early as the directions to the starting point / meeting point are a bit vague.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you were satisfied with the tour. If you have any further input on what may have been unclear in the directions or any other suggestions for improvement, we’d greatly appreciate it. Please feel free to send your thoughts to info@zuerich.com.
Best wishes from Zurich, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
Patricia_G, Jul 2025
A great way to see and learn about Zurich, especially if you only have a short time there. Zurich is a beautiful city. Michael was a very informative, patient and humorous guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Grüezi
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We're happy to hear that the tour gave you a great overview and that you enjoyed your time in beautiful Zurich. 😍We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Michael. All the best, Stephanie Zürich Tourism
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