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Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

1. Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

See Zurich's top attractions on a three-in-one city highlights tour. Explore the city by bus to get an overview of the various districts. Embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Discover the city and its beautiful surroundings from the water during an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich. Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor. Continue along the lake, passing the Opera House and the university district with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. Tour distinguished neighborhoods with stately mansions from glorious times past. Picture living by the popular Zürichberg recreational area.  After enjoying a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town for your walking tour. Take in guild houses, churches, historic squares, and hidden gems as you listen to your guide's numerous anecdotes about Zurich. Then, say goodbye to your tour guide and take a short stroll along the picturesque Limmat to nearby Bürkliplatz. Embark on a scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Enjoy stunning views of the Swiss city and the Alps from the water. Sit back and relax as you listen to compelling stories about the history of the city, the lake, and the surrounding mountains via an audio guide app on your own device before ending the tour back at Bürkliplatz.

Zurich: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2. Zurich: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Your expert local city guide (MSc Geography) will show you the city's best parts, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short time. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country Switzerland in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. STANDARD sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are: - Bahnhofstrasse: the main shopping street, elegant and luxurious - Rennweg: Swiss love flags and you get to see the flags of all 26 cantons here - Lindenhof hill: offers one of the best views over the old town - Münsterbrücke: one of the best places in the city to have your picture taken - Grossmünster: the cathedral and most famous building in Zürich - Paradeplatz: the financial heart of Switzerland - Lakeside promenade (Bellevue square & Bürkliplatz square) - Niederdorf old town district Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we will visit (how many we are able to cover depends on the length of the tour you are booking): - old botanical garden: an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of the financial district - Predigergasse: take pictures at one of the nicest alleys in Niederdorf old town district - University of Zürich: explore the main building of the university in Zürich with an impressive courtyard - Rechberggarten: relax in the beautiful garden near the University of Zürich - Library of the law faculty: take a glass elevator & enjoy the stunning architecture by star architect Santiago Calatrava - ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology): the best university in Switzerland with many famous alumni and several free museums - Polybahn cog railway: historic railway that connects the universities to the city centre - Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall: an artwork of national importance that even many locals haven’t visited - Schanzengraben canal: stroll along this tranquil canal where locals relax during lunchbreak and feed the ducks - Lettenbadi: check out the magnificent public swimming baths at river Limmat & cool down with a swim (optional) - Freitag Tower: climb the unique tower made of containers for a view over Zurich West (new part of town) - Viaduct: explore the most innovative shopping street located under the arches of a train viaduct built in 1894 - MFO Park: a brilliant example of the highest quality urban landscape architecture - boat tour on River & Lake: take a boat ride on the tiny Limmat boats (boat ticket price not included) - leisurely walk from Zoo to Rigiblick & Rigiblick cog railway: enjoy the best views of Zürich on the lake and the Alps - shop for the best quality Swiss chocolate that you can’t buy in your country

Zurich: Swiss Cheese Fondue and Wine Tuk-Tuk Tour

3. Zurich: Swiss Cheese Fondue and Wine Tuk-Tuk Tour

Discover Zurich on this culinary tour with your personal, electric Tuk-Tuk. Start at the central station and experience a journey through the unique city of Zurich. After a short stop at a gastronomic partner, the fondue "valaisanne" will be loaded onto the eTuk and your culinary journey can begin. The ride leads you through the Old Town and to the most beautiful parts of the city, where you can discover the life in Zurich with the driver through the eyes of a local. Enjoy the delicious food and get a unique insight into Zurich. The gastronomic partners attach great value on regional products. As an alcoholic beverage you are offered wine from Switzerland.

Zurich: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

4. Zurich: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

Get to know Zurich at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. You'll explore the city on foot and get points for solving different types of tasks: Find sights: You will use hints to find the best sights and hidden gems throughout the city. The map function in the app will help you get there. Solve questions: Once you’ve arrived at the place you’re looking for, you’ll be asked questions about the sight. Most of the time, the answers are hidden in signs, pictures, etc. A great and fun way to learn new things about the city. Have fun: During the adventure you can also expect exciting photo tasks that require a lot of creativity. If you master the snapshots, you will be rewarded with points. Along the way, you’ll reach amazing places like the "Grossmünster", "Sechseläutenplatz" and many more! After you book the game, you’ll get a game code via email with instructions on how to play. Head to the “Rathaus” and use the code to unlock the game in the app. The tour ends at the “Bürkliplatz”. The experience is not limited in time. You can explore the city at your own pace and take breaks. Just download the Explorial-App, go to the starting point, and you’re ready to start with the game. The tour lasts on average about 1-2 hours.

Zurich: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5. Zurich: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Embark on a walking tour of Zurich and gain a greater insight into the history and culture of the city. Explore the city with your local guide, who will provide expert knowledge and insider tips about the city. Stroll along the lakeshore of the city and stop at local landmarks along the way. See the harbor, Quaibrücke, Bellevue Square, and more points of interest along the way. Throughout the tour, hear interesting facts and anecdotes about the city, such as why a lion is considered a symbol of the city. Learn about the importance of dance in Zurich's culture. Also, enjoy plenty of photo opportunities throughout the tour.

Zürich City Center Private Walking Tour & Lake Boat Cruise

6. Zürich City Center Private Walking Tour & Lake Boat Cruise

After meeting your guide, you'll head for the Opera house using public transit. Then, continue on foot along lake Zürich to Bürkliplatz, the best place to capture the city, lake, and mountains in one photograph. Next take a short tram ride to Paradeplatz in the heart of the financial district before heading to Bahnhofstrasse for some window-shopping at some of the world's most exclusive brand stores. Footsteps away from Bahnhofstrasse, you'll arrive at the 17th century old town and walk to St. Peter's church. Then, your guide will take you to Lindenhof with its great view over the Limmat River and the Großmünster (church). You'll continue your tour to the Fraumünster (church), where Mark Chagall designed the windows, and then across the bridge to see the Großmünster, where the Protestant reformation took place in Switzerland.  Next, catch a small cable car uphill to the University of Zurich. From the terraces of the main university building you'll have a fantastic view out over the city of Zurich. Finally your guide will take you to the river boat station where you'll board a boat for a ride on the Limmat River. At the end of the 25-minutes-ride, your guide will take you back to your hotel or other location within the city..

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What people are saying about Bürkli Square

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5.0 / 5

based on 5 reviews

Atilla, our drive/tour guide/host was wonderful. Great info, great fondue and wine, comfortable Tuk-Tuk. So much fun.

We didn't go because it was raining heavily in Zurich during the allocated time. I'm sure it would have been awesome.

My daughter showed me this app after she use it in Barcelona, so I used here and I love it.

Super useful, second time I've use it and always fulfils.

Amazing! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Zurich!