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Overview
Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach in central Zurich and embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Receive a historical introduction to Zurich from your guide and direct your attention to landmarks such as the Swiss National Museum and the luxury shopping street, Bahnhofstrasse. Look out at Lake Zurich during a brief interlude, and then glide past monuments like the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Zurich’s art museum.
Disembark for a leisurely guided stroll around Zurich’s charming Old Town (Altstadt), and admire quaint houses and grand structures. Capture photographs of the clock face on St. Peter Church, and gaze at the prismatic stained-glass windows that decorate Fraumünster Church.
Reboard your coach for the short and scenic journey to Meilen, where a sightseeing ferry awaits. Enjoy a tranquil crossing of the lake, and then board a cable car on arrival in Adliswil. Ascend to 2,630 feet (800 meters) and absorb sweeping vistas of the snow-capped spires that surround you.
When your tour comes to a conclusion, return to your original Zurich departure point by coach.
Operated by
Best of Switzerland Tours
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Nice Laid Back Tour
Angelo G, Apr 2025
This is a good less strenuous tour than several we’ve been on. The coach driver Isaac was amazing navigating through tight spaces in Zurich. Elisabeth the guide was well informed but a little bit over the top. The pitch for tips was a bit overt.
Round trip!
Adriano911, Apr 2025
Excellent experience, a cultural brushstroke over Switzerland and Zurich in particular. Round tour, great guide, prepared and empathetic. Recommended 100%
Interesting trip until bus broken before returning
Mingran_M, Apr 2025
It was an amazing and interesting trip and we enjoyed the it very much until the bus was broken before returning trip. We finally took the train back to the city. Our guide Las did great job during the emergency situation.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Mingran, Thank you very much for joining our tour and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you found the tour interesting, and that you enjoyed it overall. While unfortunate situations like a vehicle breakdown can occasionally occur and are beyond our control, we always do our best to provide a quick and efficient solution to minimize any inconvenience. We’re especially pleased to hear that Lars handled the situation well and that his support made a positive difference during the unexpected change in plans. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you on another tour in the future. Best regards, Clara from Best of Switzerland Tours
Zurich bus tour
Janet_M, Apr 2025
I would recommend not missing the cable car. The rest of the tour was kind of boring, as we were dropped off in town and too much free time on our own while the others were on the cable car.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Janet, Thank you very much for joining one of our city tours and for sharing your feedback with us. We regret to hear that you feel the tour was boring except for the gondola ride. The cable car is indeed one of the highlights of the tour, as the Felsenegg cable car is the only one in the canton of Zurich, however our guests really appreciate the walking tour in the old town as well as the ferry ride in the lake. Please note that for safety and capacity reasons, not all guests may be able to board the same cable car departure. In such cases, a short wait of around 10 minutes may be necessary for the next one. However, everyone still has enough time at the top to enjoy the panoramic views before returning to the city. We hope that you keep good memories from the excursion and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Best regards, Clara from Best of Switzerland Tours
Itinerary
Zurich
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Bahnhofstrasse
Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Lake Zurich
Enjoy a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum.
10 minutesZurichberg
Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
Old Town
Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe -- located on St Peter's Church -- and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
25 minutesFahre Horgen-Meilen
Travel along the 'Gold Coast' to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedLuftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF
Continue your tour by traveling to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up 2,630 feet (800 meters) to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
40 minutesAdmission IncludedZurich
Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends agian in central Zurich in the early evening.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
- Guided Old Town walk
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 03.-21.03.2025/March 2026: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
- Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.