Zurich + Boat Trip + Lindt Museum Tour
Description
Embark on a journey through Zurich's vibrant city center, combining a scenic bus tour with a leisurely stroll, capped off by a charming boat excursion on Lake Zurichsee. Your day will conclude with a delightful visit to the Lindt Chocolate Museum.
Tour Overview
Our meeting point is conveniently located at the Sihlquai Bus Station parking area, where we will gather at the designated time for our Zurich exploration.
The adventure begins with a captivating bus ride through the heart of the city. From our comfortable seats, we'll observe noteworthy landmarks and architectural sites including the National Museum and Zurich's renowned shopping district, Bahnhofstrasse. As we drive past the financial sector and the Opera House, we will pause at Enge Port for stunning views and memorable photos of Lake Zurichsee.
Next, we will venture on foot to delve deeper into Zurich's historic district. While walking, we will appreciate the facades of significant structures such as the City Hall and the iconic Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and Peterskirche Churches. Among these, the Peterskirche boasts Europe's most extensive clock face.
Our walking excursion will culminate at the Limmat River, where we will hop aboard a boat for a scenic cruise along Lake Zurichsee. After an enjoyable 30-minute ride, we will return to port, just a brief 15-minute stroll from our final destination for the day, the Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum.
Upon entering this interactive museum, guests will be greeted by the world's tallest chocolate fountain. You will have the opportunity to explore the various exhibits at your leisure, enhanced by an audioguide that narrates the fascinating journey of the cacao bean. And of course, a visit to this museum wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a chocolate tasting. Afterwards, we will visit the largest Lindt shop in the world for the perfect souvenir to remember the day.
After approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes of discovery in Zurich, we will conclude our experience at the Zurich station. You will receive 24-hour subway tickets for easy access back to the city center whenever you wish.
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 begin at the Sihlquai bus parking lot, located at 2 Limmatstrasse (across from the Hotel Fred). Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Upon arrival, you must check in at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” ticket counters.
How to Get To The Meeting Point?
To reach the Sihlquai parking lot by public transportation, you can take the tram. Lines 4, 6, and 13 will drop you off at the stop called Sihlquai / HB. Zurich Main Station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof) is just a 10-minute walk from the Sihlquai parking lot.
For more information in English on how to get to the meeting point, please visit the following link:
Please Note
- We’ll conclude this activity at Zurich Central Station. There, we’ll give you a ticket for Zurich’s public transportation system, which is valid for 24 hours. With this ticket, you can make your own way back to the city center.
- The chocolate tasting is not suitable for people with severe nut allergies.
Charitable Contribution
This activity includes a small contribution to Myclimate. Myclimate is a non-profit climate protection organization based in Switzerland that promotes various projects to combat climate change.
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