Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

3.5 (61 reviews) Zurich, Switzerland
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Duration3h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's financial district. Enjoy views of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.

Continue along the lake past the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and University of Zurich. Tour districts with stately mansions from past eras and experience the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Drive down to the Old Town for a guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and the Fraumünster, known for Chagall's stained glass windows.

Embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent one-hour scenic cruise past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Guests with the FIFA ticket can continue after the cruise to explore football history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays at their own pace.

Options

Incl. FIFA Museum Entry

Enhance your experience by adding admission to the FIFA Museum. Explore interactive exhibits at your own pace.

Standard tour

Discover Zurich’s top highlights on a scenic coach tour, followed by a relaxing one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich.

What's included

  • Guided walking tour of the Old Town
  • FIFA Museum ticket incl. audio-guide (when the option is selected)
  • Independent lake cruise with ticket and audio guide (to download on your own device)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
  • Partly guided tour by a professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Zurich
    Pass by
    Meet your tour guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and start the journey through the city of Zurich.
  2. Bahnhofstrasse
    Pass by
    Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.), and the renowned financial district.
  3. Lake Zurich
    10m
    Enjoy the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
  4. Pass by
    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 the professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
  5. Old Town
    25m
    Next, enjoy a guided walking tour through Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the historic guild houses, see the famous St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and visit the Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches, renowned for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
  6. Lake Zurich
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Say goodbye to your tour guide and embark on a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide while enjoying the scenic views of the lakeside villas and lidos.
  7. FIFA Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Only if option selected: After the scenic Lake Zurich cruise, explore the FIFA Museum independently and discover the history of football through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays. Experience iconic moments, learn about legendary players, and enjoy multimedia presentations that bring the sport’s rich heritage to life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

End point

Your tour ends at Bürkliplatz, at the same point where you boarded the cruise.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
  • Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in.
  • If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
  • The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.

Cancellation policy

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

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