Zurich Old Town and Jewish Heritage Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

How did faith and resilience endure in Zurich’s old streets? Walk Neumarkt, Brunngasse, Lindenhof, Paradeplatz and Löwenstrasse Synagogue with a Private Licensed Guide.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover Jewish Zurich with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
- See Neumarkt, Brunngasse and Froschaugasse in Zurich Old Town
- Learn how Jewish life shaped Zurich’s medieval and modern identity
- Explore Lindenhof, Münsterhof and Paradeplatz through Jewish history
- Admire Löwenstrasse Synagogue from outside and reflect on heritage

Explore Zurich’s Jewish heritage on a Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide. Walk through the atmospheric Old Town, from medieval lanes to the Löwenstrasse Synagogue, and see how faith, trade and memory shaped the city. Book now and discover a deeper side of Zurich!

The tour ends near the Löwenstrasse Synagogue, viewed from outside, where your guide will connect Zurich’s Jewish past with its modern community.

Options

2H:Jewish Tour of Zurich EN GE

Duration: 2 hours: Discover traces of Jewish history and heritage in Zurich's Old Town and former Jewish Quarter.
,: See Synagogue "Löwenstrasse", Schauplatz Brunngasse, Neumarkt, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWZU025

2HJewishTourofZurich FR,IT, SP

Duration: 2 hours: Discover traces of Jewish history and heritage in Zurich's Old Town and former Jewish Quarter.
,: See Synagogue "Löwenstrasse", Schauplatz Brunngasse, Neumarkt, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWZU025

What's included

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Sightseeing around Zurich's main synagogue and Jewish sites
Recommendations on the best things to do in Zurich
Interesting facts about the Jewish history of Zurich
Private Jewish Walking Tour of Zurich’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter

Entry to Synagogue Löwenstrasse

What to expect

10m

Meet your guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Neumarkt
20m

A 2-hour tour of Zurich’s former Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Our story begins in the historical Neumarkt quarter, once the center of Jewish life in Zurich. Learn about the first Jews who settled in Switzerland in the 13th century and the impact of their expulsion in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
20m

See Schauplatz Brunngasse - a medieval home of Hebrew scholars and discover other traces of Jewish life in Froschaugasse, which was known as Judengasse (the Jewish Alley) in the Middle Ages.
10m

Pass Zurich's Town Hall and learn about the impact of the government’s decision to expel Jewish people in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
Fraumunster Church
30m

Cross the Limment River and head to Lindenhof in the historic city center. Soak in the medieval atmosphere of Munsterof town square and see the landmark Fraumünster Church, which played a pivotal role in Swiss Reformation.
Paradeplatz
10m

Discover the modern center of Swiss banking operations in Paradeplatz
Synagoge Zurich Lowenstrasse
20m

End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century. Come and experience Jewish life in Zurich!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your Guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

End point

End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Cancellation policy

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

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