The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Zurich, Switzerland
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Duration2h - 2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Zurich is much more than just Switzerland’s financial heart.

On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll be introduced to a side of the city that you won’t hear about in guidebooks. You'll go back 500 years to a time when executioners lived on the outskirts of the medieval city but were part of the fabric of daily life. You'll learn about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.

You’ll also see where people were tortured in Zurich and find out about the methods of execution that they faced. Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church. You’ll also see Zurich's Town Hall where death sentences were announced, and find out where a person could take their last sip of wine before being executed.

Please note: This tour isn't suitable for people with mobility issues and children younger than 16.

What's included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to Soho: Food to Queue For tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

  1. Paradeplatz
    Pass by
    While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
  2. Fraumunster Church
    Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Fraumünster Church.
  3. Water Church
    Pass by
    Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church.
  4. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Felix & Regula Martyr stone.
  5. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Grossmünsterplatz.
  6. Pass by
    While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
  7. Pass by
    On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Täufergedenkplatte.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Paradeplatz. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Herkulesbrunnen.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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