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Hop aboard an air-conditioned coach vehicle to start your journey away from Zurich. Venture through the landscape of Switzerland with your guide who will share historical and cultural tales along the way.
Make your first stop at Castle Laufen, a medieval fortress overlooking the Rhine Falls. View the large waterfall, immerse yourself in its grandeur as 153978 gallons (700,000 liters) of water per second cascade down. Then, take a boat ride (available during summer at an additional cost) right up to the falls, or make your way to the Belvedere panoramic trail.
Afterward, venture to Stein am Rhein, a village known for its medieval houses adorned with murals. Embark on a guided walking tour through the Old Town to encounter the fresco-covered houses.
At the end of your adventure, relax in the comfort of your transfer back to Zurich.
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Best of Switzerland Tours
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shabbir191, Apr 2025
It was a day guided trip. Excellent journey to the falls and way back visited the medieval town of Zurich and enjoyed the delicious ice cream.
WILLIAM_R, Apr 2025
Well organised English speaking tour. Informative commentary enroute and at the Falls. The second leg of the tour to Stein Am Rhein was amazing and in our view was equal to the Falls as a tourist attraction. Congratulations to tour guide Monika for her informative and professional conduct of the tour.
Laura_H, Apr 2025
Well organized, on time, great guide and driver. Very smooth tour, filled with good information at both destinations. Didn't feel rushed with plenty of free time to explore on your own. Get the boat ride, definitely worth the extra cost.
NicMal575, Apr 2025
This was a great tour, really enjoyed it. The falls were beautiful. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable. Worth every cent to see in person
Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland's interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
Reach the first highlight of this afternoon at splendid medieval Castle Laufen – the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour leisure time at Europe's biggest waterfalls and one of Switzerland's major tourist attractions! Delight unique views from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Take an optional boat ride (summer only, additional costs) close to the falls.
Enjoy an hour here to see an exhibition, admire panoramic views from the glass elevator, or walk to the viewpoints above and around the falls to thrill at their roar and power. The site also has a playground, shops, and restaurants. Perhaps opt for a boat ride (subject to availability and not included in price) to experience the crashing cascades close up.
Continue via Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress and passing through the beautiful countryside to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. On a guided stroll, you learn about the well-preserved old town with its many distinctive buildings. Most of these half-timbered houses are made of stone with delicate wooden windows and stun visitors with their exceptional frescoes. The most prominent of these houses is the White Eagle, whose fresco counts as the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland.
Drive back to Zurich in the evening, where the tour ends.
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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.