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With its striking 19th-century buildings and winding cobblestone lanes stretching along both sides of River Limmat, Zurich’s Old Town (Altstadt) is the most atmospheric part of the city and home to many principal tourist attractions.
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Zurich City Tour Experience
If you want to experience all of the outstanding things Zurich has to offer in a single sightseeing outing, this is the tour package for you. Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.
The air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center of the lake with a view of the snow-capped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.
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$39.56
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$39.56

Zurich City Highlights Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
Explore Zurich on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard a luxury coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, the Zurich Opera House and the Old Town, and then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Marvel at the grand architecture of Fraumünster Church and the Bahnhofstrasse and then gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.
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$72.14
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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich
Take a chocolate walking tour of Zurich, and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectioners and chocolate producers. With a guide at your side, you’ll sample the signature Zurich sweet of Luxemburgerli, along with pralines and Champagne truffles. Learn about Swiss chocolate in the city, and check out some of the city’s landmarks such as the Grossmünster Church and Lindenhof.
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$34.90
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$34.90

Zurich Tour: 6 hours on shore, on water, in the air!
Gain a new perspective on Zürich on a small-group excursion that includes a ferry ride across Lake Zürich, a cable car journey during the summer, and a tour of the Old Town. Visit landmarks including Lindenhof and Grossmünster, gaining insight into the city’s history and culture from your local guide.
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$97.55
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$97.55
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Zurich Highlights Sightseeing Tour
Discover the spectacular sights of Zurich on a comprehensive 2-hour coach tour of the vibrant Swiss city. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse and admire the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich as you listen to illuminating commentary from a knowledgeable guide. See, too, the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town, and then 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. Select either a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.
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$39.58
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Zurich Outdoor Escape Game: A Walk in Time with Einstein
Combine city sightseeing with scientific discovery on this self-led tour of Einstein’s Zurich. Simply download the app then set off at your party’s own pace, solving puzzles and following clues to find your way around Münsterbrücke, Paradeplatz, and more. Learn about Einstein’s work and take part in immersive team-building activities, with flexible departure times to suit your schedule.
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$6.98
$1.75 savings
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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Tick off three top experiences at a reduced price with a 3-in-1 Zurich package. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a walking tour, then relax your feet on a lake cruise, before riding a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views that reach as far as the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your small-group guide’s personalized insights.
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$97.55
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$97.55
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Zurich Highlights In A 2+ Hour Walking Tour Including Panoramic Views
Zurich boasts a unique and far-reaching history, but appreciating the city’s landmarks can be difficult on a self-led tour. Be immersed in the history and culture of Switzerland’s biggest city on a walking tour of highlights including Lindenhof, St Peter’s Church, and Fraumünster, while benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour.
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$58.98
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$58.98
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The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour
Discover the best that Zurich has to offer during this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, St. Peter’s Church, the Roman baths, and much more. Learn about the rich history of Zurich and Switzerland from your tour guide and enjoy the panoramic views of the Old Town from the Grossmunster Church.
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$56.72
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$56.72
Price varies by group size

The Great Tour of Zurich by Bus and Boat
Enhance your sightseeing experience of Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and the quaint neighboring village of Rapperswil. With a knowledgeable guide, discover blooming rose gardens; see sweeping vistas of the snow-capped Alps; and stroll amid the verdant splendor of a deer park to see the majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Marvel at the ancient castle that reigns over the village of Rapperswil and then conclude your tour with a tranquil boat ride on Lake Zurich.
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$67.48
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$67.48

Zurich Self-Guided Audio Tour
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for top 16 tourist attractions in around Zurich
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and location.
• simply use our personally created itinerary which starts from main train station of the city then gradually moves one by one (if required).
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps. It can be listened online in any devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.)
• Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with (should be selected at the time of booking)
• It is one of the best options with lowest price for travelers who prefer flexibility on their tour.
• If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries, we will answer in your language instantly.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Zurich Small-Group Guided Walking Tour Including Lake Cruise
Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and to discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to enjoy the nearby nature oases and to relax on a ferry cruise? Then you're on the right page. This is the tour that offers you a good introduction to Zurich and great photo opportunities.
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$73.73
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$73.73

The Secret Doors of Zurich
Discover the hidden side of Zurich on this small-group walking tour. You'll learn all about Zurich's history and see hidden gems that you'd never find on your own, from a secret medieval tunnel that lies behind a locked door to the 13th-century remnants of the city's wall and the ruins of a Roman Fort and medieval palace.
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$226.85
Price varies by group size
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$226.85
Price varies by group size

The Chocolate side of Zurich Tuk Tuk Tour
Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but finding the best spots to sample sweet treats in Zurich can be tricky. Zip between the city’s top chocolatiers with ease on a private tuk-tuk tour and benefit from your chauffeur-guide’s insights as you cruise past historical and chocolate-related landmarks. Enjoy access to three different workshops as well as tasters included in the price.
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$100.95
Price varies by group size
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$100.95
Price varies by group size

Zurich Highlights Half-Day Tour with Lake Cruise
Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.
Continue along the lake, passing the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and the University of Zurich. 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. After a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, you drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town.
After saying goodbye to your tour guide, embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.
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$51.19
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$51.19

Classic Highlights of Zurich - City Sightseeing Tour with local Guide
Welcome to the Zurich City Sightseeing Tour with local Guide. Our tour offers a glimpse the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps famous Bahnhofstrasse and financial district, as well as the university quarter on the traces of its alumni Albert Einstein. We will also explore the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views, and the Old Town on a guided walk-through medieval alley.
Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour. Continue along the lake, passing the grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and the University of Zurich.
Optional: Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide on crystal-clear Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.
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$49.18
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$49.18

Private Zurich City Walking Tour
For Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich’s downtown is surprisingly compact, making walking a great way to explore it. Skip the research and relax with a private guide—who’ll meet you at your central hotel or the train station—on this highlights tour. You’ll take in Zurich Old Town (Aldstadt), see Marc Chagall’s windows at Fraumünster Church, stroll Bahnhofstrasse, savor panoramic views from atop Grossmünster Church, and visit Niederdorf.
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$397.01
per group
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$397.01
per group

Zurich Private Full Discovery Tour
Zurich is the biggest Swiss city offers you numerous attractions in each corner of it. The discovery starts when the local professional guide greets you at the lobby of the hotel in order to depart and enjoy a historical 2 hours walking tour through Zurich’s highlights.
Later on, it will be the time to farewell the guide and to be greeted by the driver-guide who will take you to Bürkliplatz for a relaxing journey on Lake Zurich during a Ferry boat trip. A short journey on the lake approximately 54 minutes, however full of heavenly sceneries of Zurich with the Swiss Alps in the background.
The driver-guide will meet you once again at Horgen in order to head to Adliswil. Here is the only aerial cable car in Zurich Canton - Adliswil-Felsenegg which takes you to the upper station of Felsenegg hill overviews the whole city.
After an hour you will descend, and your exploring day will end by a private drop off at the initial meeting point in Zurich City.
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$1,032.22
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$1,032.22
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Full-Day Private Zurich Sightseeing Tour and Chocolate Tasting
Guided by a local expert - this is probably the most unique Zurich Tour you will find. A mixture between enjoying culinary delights like a Chocolate Degustation and a Swiss Picnic and to discover the known & hidden places of Zurich will make this day in Zurich unforgettable. Read our great reviews of the other Myswisspanorama tours.
Highlights of the day:
✓Üetliberg trip – The Zurich Mountain with the perfect view for the best pictures
✓The contrasts of Zurich - City Tour (Old town, Langstrasse, Europaallee) with a ship cruise & a legendary Swiss Picnic
✓Easy walk to the most beautiful viewpoint of Zurich and enjoy a Premium Swiss Chocolate Degustation with a view.
You can always customize this tour e.g. with more hiking, shopping, etc. Just let us know your dreams that we can create the best and most unique day for you in Zurich.
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$669.24
Price varies by group size
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$669.24
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Zurich and Surroundings PRIVATE TOUR Including Panoramic Views
Discover Zurich’s highlights in a day on this action-packed private walking tour that takes the stress out of navigating with hotel pickup included. Don’t waste a moment visiting sights that don’t interest you, and enjoy the perk of being able to customize the tour based on your interests. Potential sights include Fraumunster Church, Lake Zurich, and many Old Town landmarks.
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$323.28
per group
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$323.28
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Zurich Tour Including Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
See the best of Switzerland's business and cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich. Follow your guide to the city's top attractions, including the shopping haven of Bahnhofstrasse, the Opera House, National Museum, and charming Old Town. Tour the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views and then take a 30-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. Top off the trip with a stop at the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can marvel at the world's highest free standing chocolate fountain. After an audio-guided tour through the museum, taste as much chocolate as your heart desires before returning by coach to Sihlquai Coach Parking.
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$86.09
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$86.09

Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry
Discover Zurich on this comprehensive city tour, which offers sightseeing, city architecture, medieval history, and even tastes of the local food in just half a day. With a local guide, you’ll dig deep into Zurich to see the old town highlights and the lake as well as the places away from the tourist trail, where the locals like to hang out.
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$81.67
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$81.67

Zurich Super Saver 2: Rhine Falls including Best of Zurich City Tour
Combine the cultural highlights and natural delights of Zurich at a discounted price on this Zurich super saver tour. Wake up early and travel to Rhine Falls waterfalls, a spectacular natural wonder set amid verdant forest, and then spend the afternoon discovering Zurich’s most popular attractions. Listen to expert commentary as you cruise past impressive monuments like Fraumunster Church.
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$90.74
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$90.74

My Scenic Switzerland I 6 Day Guided Tour with Accommodation
Going by the name Switzerland, it is an absolute wonderland with spectacular sights in each corner.
The combination of its natural beauty and cultural heritage inspires locals and worldwide travelers to delve into My Scenic Switzerland!
We created this ideal tour for family holidays to hit nine famous Swiss destinations while we are taking care of everything.
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$2,209.62
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$2,209.62
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- Bahnhofstrasse
- Paradeplatz (Parade Square)
- National Museum Zurich (Landesmuseum Zürich)
- Lindenhof
- St. Peter Church (Kirche St. Peter)
- Fraumünster Church
- Limmatquai
- Grossmünster Church
- Museum Rietberg
- Lake Zurich (Zürichsee)
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Zurich Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich)
- Uetliberg
- Dolderbahn
- Zurich Chinese Garden (Chinagarten)