Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

3.6 (29 reviews) Zurich, Switzerland
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Join us on an exciting sightseeing tour of Zurich with its beautiful surroundings and explore all the city has to offer!

1. Our local guide will take you by bus to some of the most famous landmarks & attractions, such as Bahnhofstrasse, financial district, university quarter on the traces of its alumni Albert Einstein, and the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views. You will also enjoy a guided walk through the medieval alleys of the Old Town.
2. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and continue with a scenic drive along the Gold Coast to Meilen and cross Lake Zurich by ferry.
3. Ride the aerial cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint, where you'll take in breath-taking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps. This is a perfect tour for anyone who wants to see the very best of Zurich!

Experience the fantastic architecture, a rich Medieval history, scenic nature and modern side of the Zurich during this sightseeing tour by various means of transport.

What's included

  • Professional Multilingual Guide
  • Guided Old Town Walk
  • Aerial cable car to Felsenegg
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ferry across Lake Zurich

What to expect

  1. Zurich
    1h
    Explore best of Zurich during this tour.
    ✓ Highlights of Zürich incl. photo stop at Lake Zürich
    ✓ Financial district and University quarter
    ✓ Old town introduction walk incl. guild houses and churches
    ✓ Zürich's surroundings incl. Golden Coast
    ✓ Ferry ride crossing Lake Zürich
    ✓ Aerial cable car ride to viewpoint Felsenegg
  2. Old Town
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Guided Walking Tour of enchanting Old Town Zurich
  3. Lake Zurich
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Revel in marvelous views of brilliantly blue Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour and cross Lake Zurich by ferry
  4. Felsenegg
    1h 30m
    Ride the aerial cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint and take in breathtaking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps.

    Note: During maintenance of aerial cable car replaced by cogwheel railway to Dolder viewpoint.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich
Address (for GPS): Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 48005 Zürich

Check-in
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “City Tours & Excursions”.

End point

Meeting Point: Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich
Address (for GPS): Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 48005 Zürich

Check-in
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “City Tours & Excursions”.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • From March 2nd to April 10th 2026 cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to the scheduled maintenance

Cancellation policy

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

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