Zurich + Boat Trip + Lindt Museum Tour
Description
Discover Zurich’s vibrant city center through an engaging combination of bus and walking exploration, followed by a delightful cruise on Lake Zurichsee. Conclude the day with an enchanting visit to the Lindt Museum.
Overview
We will gather at the Sihlquai Bus Station parking area at the specified time for our tour of Zurich.
The journey begins with a scenic bus tour around the city center. As we travel, you'll get to see notable historic sites and iconic structures like the National Museum and the upscale shopping thoroughfare, Bahnhofstrasse. We'll also drive through the financial district and past the elegant Opera Theater, making a stop at Enge Port to take in stunning views and capture memorable photos of Lake Zurichsee.
Next, we will disembark to explore Zurich's historic heart on foot. While walking, we'll appreciate the architecture of several significant landmarks, including the City Hall and the renowned Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and Peterskirche Churches, the last of which features Europe’s largest clock face!
Our walking segment will lead us to the Limmat River, where we will board a boat for a leisurely 30-minute cruise on Lake Zurichsee. Once we return to the dock, a brief 15-minute journey will take us to our final destination for the day, the Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum.
Upon entering this interactive space, you’ll first encounter the world's tallest chocolate fountain. You will have the opportunity to explore various exhibits at your leisure, supported by audio guide commentary detailing the intriguing history of the cacao bean. A visit to the Lindt Museum wouldn't be complete without indulging in a chocolate tasting, allowing you to savor delightful flavors before making a stop at the world's largest Lindt store for some tasty souvenirs.
This comprehensive 5-hour and 15-minute experience will conclude in front of Zurich station, where you will receive your 24-hour train tickets for Zurich’s subway, enabling swift access back to the city center.
What's included
- Transport by bus
- English–speaking guide
- 30–minute boat trip on Lake Zurichsee
- Admission to the Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum with audioguide and chocolate tasting
- 24–hour Zurich public transport ticket (zones 110+150)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The tour will start at the designated time at the Sihlquai bus station parking lot, located at the following address in Zurich: Limmatstrasse 2 (in front of the Hotel Fred). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Upon arrival, check in at the ticket office of "Best of Switzerland Tours".
Meeting point
To get to the Sihlquai parking lot by public transport, you can take the streetcar. Lines 4, 6 and 13 will leave you at the stop called Sihlquai / HB. The Central Train Station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof) is only a 10-minute walk from the Sihlquai parking lot.
For more information in English on how to get to the meeting point, please consult the following link.
Important
Please note that the chocolate tasting is not suitable for people with severe nut allergies.
Additional Fees
This activity includes a small contribution to Myclimate. This is a non-profit climate protection organization based in Switzerland that promotes various projects against climate change.
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