Zurich Complete Tour
Description
Explore the stunning landscapes and historical sites of Zurich through this comprehensive tour. This engaging experience includes a ferry ticket for a memorable ride on the city lake, as well as a cable car journey to an exceptional viewpoint.
Tour Overview
We commence our exploration of Zurich and its surroundings at the Sihlquai bus terminal, where we hop on our transportation, heading directly into the heart of the city.
On our route, we'll admire the elegant architecture of the Swiss National Museum, inaugurated in the 1800s and characterized by its medieval aesthetics. Traveling along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s priciest shopping avenues, we will arrive in the historic district of Zurich, where an enjoyable walking tour will unfold, allowing us to appreciate the magnificent monuments first-hand. Among these, you will find the iconic St. Peter's Church, renowned for having the largest clock face in Europe.
Following our visit to the old town, we will reunite with our bus for a crossing over the Quaibrücke bridge spanning the Limmat River. Once across, we'll encounter key landmarks, including the impressive Zurich Opera House. Our next destination is the port of Meilen, where we’ll board a ferry that will glide across the Zürichsee, Zurich’s expansive and beautiful lake. In just 10 minutes, we will arrive at the charming town of Horgen.
Our journey continues with an exhilarating cable car ascent to the Felsenegg viewpoint. From this vantage point, you will revel in magnificent views of the Zurich skyline, the stunning lake, and the breathtaking Alpine range. After taking the cable car back down, we will return by bus to the Sihlquai parking area.
Alterations to the Itinerary
Be aware that due to maintenance, the Felsenegg cable car will suspend operations on the following dates:
- November 2 to 4, 2026
- January 11 to February 5, 2027 (excluding weekends)
- All of March 2027
During these times, the cable car will be temporarily replaced with the Dolderbahn rack railway, which provides access to another spectacular panoramic viewpoint.
What's included
- Transport by air conditioned bus
- English –speaking guide
- Brief historic downtown Zurich tour
- Ferry ticket
- Return cable car ticket to Felsenegg (or a return ticket for the Dolderbahn cog railway when maintenance work is being carried out in Felsenegg)
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Meeting Point
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".
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as part of the route involves a 5-minute walk along a sloping section.
How To Get There
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.
Itinerary Changes
Due to maintenance works, the Felsenegg cable car will not be in operation on the following dates:
- November 2 to 4, 2026
- January 11 to February 5, 2027 (except weekends)
- Throughout March 2027
During these periods, the cable car will be replaced by the Dolderbahn rack railway, which will take us to a spectacular panoramic viewpoint.
Help Our Planet!
This ticket includes a small contribution to Myclimate. This is a non-profit climate protection organization based in Switzerland that supports various projects to combat climate change.
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