Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
Overview
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6 hours
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Are you ready for a perfect mix of city, lake, and mountain?
An authentic experience using walking and public transportation?
Stunning viewpoints and hidden local spots?
A relaxed yet enriching pace, ideal for curious travelers?
This WALKING TOUR is for you! It begins with a refined stroll through the Old Town-from medieval alleys to vibrant squares, you’ll uncover the city’s rich heritage, legends, and cultural gems, hidden corners, and stories with a twist—before slipping effortlessly into local life via public transport (because in Zurich, even getting around feels classy).
Next, we trade streets for serenity with a graceful ferry ride across Lake Zurich, where the views do most of the talking and you just sit back and enjoy the moment.
To finish? A light ascent by cable car to a nearby hilltop, where panoramic views and fresh alpine air add a final touch of wow—because every good story deserves a beautiful ending.
Come curious, wear comfy shoes, and bring your sense of humor
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking and public transportation use
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately: comfortable shoes for walking and water proof clothes in case of rain/snow. No umbrellas provided, please have your own.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Due to a good amount of walk the tour is not suitable for families with small children (under 6 years old)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We start the tour with a short funicular ride. The Polybahn takes us up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Here you will enjoy superb views of the city and you will learn interesting facts about ETH, education, science, and innovation in Switzerland.
Old Town
Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour by walking in a small group and by using excellent public transport. Enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse - Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive shopping avenues; Limmatquai - a vibrant dining area with many interesting Guild houses; Lindenhof - a former roman settlement and toll; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster - famous for its Chagall Windows, Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation has begun; ETH - whose most famous former student and professor are Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize laureates; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Aerial cable car or a train ride to a local little mountain (Felsenegg or Üetliberg).
Nice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories
Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and snacks
Souvenirs
Personal expenses and shopping
Options
Half-Day WOW Zurich Tour
WOW Zurich Tour: onshore, on water, in the air - small group - Old Town walking tour - a cruise on Lake - a trip to Uetliberg
2025
Reviews
671 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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marinajA2958NM,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
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A Must Do!
Domenic P,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Simply Outstanding…everything you want to know about Switzerland/Zurich in Half a Day. Seriously Fun, Interesting and Informative!
Wonderful tour! Would...
Fred N,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! Would recommend! Great guide, great route, experienced every mode of Swiss transportation.
Zurich walking tour
uarehome,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great, very full day tour that included every more of transportation! We saw so much more than I expected and our guide, Vanessa was very pleasant and informative. There was a pretty steep hike up to catch the bus to the Gondola which I wasn't expecting so be prepared.
Great way to get a feel for all of Zürich
961derrickm,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Greg was a delight. The Tour took in a lot of the Zürich area, multiple transportation modes used most important your legs with some up hill walks. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.
A day full of joy.
Sandra G,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was leaded by Greg and he’s a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and professional. We all had a great time! Zurich is BEAUTIFUL!
Great fun, and I learned...
Sarah W,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun, and I learned so much. The views were amazing. I would definitely recommend. Good workout on the hills too!
Excellent tour of Zurich
Nomad09814221574,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Patricia, was not only a delightful and friendly team leader, but her knowledge was outstanding. It is an easy tour that comprises many historical landmarks, and for each location, we were treated to historical facts and l, at times, some humorous trivia. Highly recommended.
We loved it!. Greg is a...
Marcela D,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved it!. Greg is a fantastic, engaging guide that made us feel so welcomed that we did not want the exprience to end. We learnt so much about this wonderful country and Zurich that we feel we want to return. The group was the right size as well as this allowed Greg to talk to everyone one on one. I highly recommend it. 10 out of 10.
Wonderful Walking Tour of Zurich
gooseandturtle,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of Zurich and learned many interesting facts about the city and the Swiss people in general. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. A truly enjoyable experience.
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