Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
Overview
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5 hours 15 minutes
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Visit the magnificent Rhine Falls and the pretty village of Stein am Rhein on this 5-hour trip from Zurich. With a guide, you'll travel along part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, passing through gently rolling vineyards and picturesque farming villages near the German border.
Marvel at the powerful Rhine Falls - Europe’s largest waterfall - from clifftop Laufen Castle and enjoy breathtaking views from the panoramic glass lift. Witness an incredible 700,000 liters of water per second thundering over a 150-meter-wide drop into the basin below. In summer, you can opt for an unforgettable boat ride that brings you up close to the mighty cascades (optional).
Continue to the beautifully preserved town of Stein am Rhein, where a guided walking tour reveals its richly frescoed, half-timbered buildings and fascinating medieval architecture.
Perfect for those short on time, this tour offers a memorable snapshot of Swiss history, culture, and natural beauty - all in just half a day.
Additional Info
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
Optional boat ride: CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (April to October, subject to availability, to be paid on site by credit card or in cash)
The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and strollers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zurich
Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland's interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
Rhine Falls
Reach the first highlight of this afternoon at splendid medieval Castle Laufen – the mighty Rhine Falls! Enjoy about one hour leisure time at Europe's biggest waterfalls and one of Switzerland's major tourist attractions! Delight unique views 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. The Belvedere panoramic trail brings 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, additional costs) close to the falls. Enjoy an hour here to see an exhibition, admire panoramic views from the glass elevator, or walk to the viewpoints above and around the falls to thrill at their roar and power. The site also has a playground, shops, and restaurants. Perhaps opt for a boat ride (subject to availability and not included in price) to experience the crashing cascades close up.
What‘s Included
Visit of Rhine Falls, Laufen Castle, Historama
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Guided village walk in Stein am Rhein
Food and drinks
Optional boat ride: CHF 12 per adult / CHF 8 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Options
German
English
Reviews
715 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rhine Falls Tour
ryan d,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely trip to the Rhine falls. they were awesome, the boat we were on got really close to the falls, so some great photos. The old town was quite nice.
Brilliant day out
V3484HTdanielc,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was great. Only a dozen went so felt personal.. weather great. Views excellent. Trip to town very interesting
A Nice day in Zurich!!
432mariaceciliab,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience, a very comprehensive tour. The waterfalls were beautiful, and Stein am Rhein looked like something out of a fairytale. Dante and Virgila were very kind and explained everything to us in detail. A lovely day, a wonderful experience!
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhine with Francesca
Kathy P,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were wowed by the Falls!! We had no idea the Rhine Falls were the biggest falls in all of Europe! We ended our trip in the charming town during Christmas at Stein Am Rhine. It is a magical town and festive. Francesca was very informative and you can tell she loves what she does! Thank you Francesca!
Large Waterfall
Annie H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was my least favorite excursion from Zürich. It was a decent enough trip, just not as good as some of the others. The waterfall was cool, but that's really all there is to do...see the waterfall. The small village we went to afterwards was cool, but we didn't really spend much time there.
Wonderful places to visit, even in the blistering cold of European Winter
Thaao P,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A wonderful and informative experience and one 'cheaper' cost side of other tours offered in Switzerland. The information provided by Ferdinand was very thorough and well explained as we journeyed from Zurich towards the Rhein region. Both the Rhein Falls and Stein am Rhein were wonderful places to visit, even in the blistering cold of European Winter. My only negative was there was a very loud, talkative and obnoxious person on the tour who continued to talk over the guide with no regard for fellow tour members.
Wonderful afternoon Tour
janinenew01,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a wonderful experience, well run and the tour guide was amazing, we would definitely recommend this trip as both the locations are interesting and worth exploring.
The Rhinefalls was really...
Peggy L,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The Rhinefalls was really awesome - so powerful! And Rhein em Stein was a town that really brought you back to medieval times; with the Christmas market there, it really felt very festive . Good trip , worth the price paid for the trip !
Good tour guide Bjorn and...
Rafael C,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour guide Bjorn and good bus driver. Places we visited we're so beautiful but not enough time on hand.
Great tour and great guide!
Heather K,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and great to visit with! Just so you know we walked quite a bit and there are steps to and from the falls. Such a beautiful sight!
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