Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Marvel at the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, on this half-day tour from Zurich. Travel to Northern Switzerland, a beautiful wine growing region with charming farming villages and scenic landscape near the German border. Admire the medieval Laufen Castle before reaching majestic Rhine Falls. Enjoy approx. 1 ¾ hours to admire and capture photos of the powerful falls, and in summer, take a thrilling boat ride to get a closer look at them (optional, summer only, subject to availability). The duration of this excursion make this scenic tour easy to squeeze into a tight schedule.

Options

English

Spanish

What's included

Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Rhine Falls visit with entry ticket included
Access to Laufen Castle and Historama
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick up and drop off
Optional boat ride (CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child, payable on site by cash or card)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

Zurich
Pass by

After pickup from Central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station), drive through the picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Castle Laufen!
Rhine Falls
1h 45m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy approx. 1 ¾ hours of leisure time at the mighty Rhine Falls, one of Switzerland's major attractions. Delight in unique views of Europe's biggest waterfalls 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. A beautiful, short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail takes 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) close to the falls. Visit the Historama at the patriarchal castle to learn more about the interesting history of this unique place.
Zurich
Pass by

The return journey passes by the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress from the 16th century. The way then continues for a short stretch through Germany before you arrive back in the city centre of Zürich.

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

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.

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
Passport is required for the return journey from Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich
Optional boat ride: CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (April to October, subject to availability, payable on site by cash or credit card)
The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or strollers

Cancellation policy

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

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