Zurich: City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

Duration

5.5 hours

Discover Zurich on a combined city tour and cruise and see why it has been consecutively named the “city with the world’s best quality of life.” Marvel at imposing churches, guild houses and more.

Highlights

  • See the sights of Zürich aboard a comfortable bus
  • Tour the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views
  • Explore the Old Town on a guided stroll through winding alleys
  • Cruise the pristine waters of Lake Zürich
  • Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate and enjoy delicious tastings

 

Full description

Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and enjoy a scenic drive through the Zürichberg district with views of the city, the lake, and the Alps. See the highlights of Zürich, such as the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse, and the famous financial district.
Stop at the picturesque harbor of Enge and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich. Continue past the Zürich Opera House and go into the Zürichberg district. Admire numerous mansions that reflect the glorious past, and take in the panoramas of the lake and the snow-covered Alps before going to the university quarter.
See buildings such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZürich) and the Zürich Museum of Art. Enter the Old Town to learn Zürich’s history during an entertaining stroll through the medieval streets.
See the patriarchal guild houses, Zürich Town Hall, and Europe’s largest clock face on the Romanesque church of St. Peter. See the imposing cathedral of Grossmünster, and look at the Fraumünster church, whose stained-glass windows are by Marc Chagall.
Take a 30-minute boat cruise on the pristine waters of Lake Zürich, then stroll along the shore to the newly-opened Lindt Home of Chocolate. See the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain and join an audio-guided tour of the museum, followed by an unlimited chocolate tasting. Browse the gift shop before returning to Zurich Main Station. Ride the trolleybus and tramway to get familiar with Zurich’s public transportation system. While your tour ends here, your 24-hour ticket allows you to continue exploring the town like a local and make use of public transportation.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks in the vehicle
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The route may change without prior notice due to construction work or public events

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation by bus
  • Guide
  • Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town
  • 30-minute public boat cruise on Lake Zürich
  • Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate with audio guide
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich (fare zones 110+150)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Starting location: Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Zurich Guided tour, Bus tour
Züri Leu von Urs Eggenschwyler Photo stop
Zurich Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour
Zürichberg Photo stop
Zurich Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour
Old Town, Zurich Walk
Lake Zurich Boat cruise
Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit
Public transport (20 minutes)
Finish at: Zurich HB

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