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Fed by clear glacial waters that flow down the Swiss Alps, the crescent-shaped Lake Zurich (Zurichsee) forms the scenic backdrop to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which spreads along the western tip of the lake. Measuring 25 miles (40 kilometers) in length and 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) in width, this alpine lake offers an easily accessible escape to nature for those based in the city, with plenty of swimming spots, hiking routes, tranquil islands, and picturesque mountain scenery.
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Zurich City Highlights Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
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Explore Zurich on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard a luxury coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, the Zurich Opera House and the Old Town, and then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Marvel at the grand architecture of Fraumünster Church and the Bahnhofstrasse and then gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.
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$63.39
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$63.39

Zurich Tour Including Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
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See the best of Switzerland's business and cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich. Follow your guide to the city's top attractions, including the shopping haven of Bahnhofstrasse, the Opera House, National Museum, and charming Old Town. Tour the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views and then take a 30-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. Top off the trip with a stop at the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can marvel at the world's highest free standing chocolate fountain. After an audio-guided tour through the museum, taste as much chocolate as your heart desires before returning by coach to Sihlquai Coach Parking.
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$73.96
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$73.96

Zurich Tour: 6 hours on shore, on water, in the air!
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Gain a new perspective on Zürich on a small-group excursion that includes a ferry ride across Lake Zürich, a cable car journey during the summer, and a tour of the Old Town. Visit landmarks including Lindenhof and Grossmünster, gaining insight into the city’s history and culture from your local guide.
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$87.56
Price varies by group size
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$87.56
Price varies by group size

Self-Guided Tour: Glacier Express Panoramic Train round Trip one Day
2
Book a seat on the Glacier Express and experience one of the world’s most spectacular mountain train journeys, minus the stress. This self-guided option includes your round-trip ticket between Chur and Brig or Bern, plus a travel booklet to help you reach the start point. With less time spent on logistics, you can turn your attention to the sights; Oberalp Pass and Andermatt are two of the highlights.
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$293.59
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$293.59

Zurich City Tour Experience
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If you want to experience all of the outstanding things Zurich has to offer in a single sightseeing outing, this is the tour package for you. Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.
The air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center of the lake with a view of the snow-capped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.
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$35.93
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$35.93

3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
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Tick off three top experiences at a reduced price with a 3-in-1 Zurich package. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a walking tour, then relax your feet on a lake cruise, before riding a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views that reach as far as the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your small-group guide’s personalized insights.
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$87.56
Price varies by group size
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$87.56
Price varies by group size

Chocolate Workshop, Tasting, and a cruise on the Lake of Zurich Private Tour
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Let your senses lead you through the tantalizing world of Swiss chocolate, with our all-inclusive adventure to a master chocolatier's kitchen in Kilchberg. Begin your journey with a whistle-stop tour of the city and local chocolate tasting, organized by your expert local guide, before heading to the headquarters of the most iconic chocolate crafter in Zurich. Discover how cocoa conquered Europe, evolving from a little-known bean into Europe’s favorite sweet treat. Watch molten chocolate being poured and molded into delicate truffles, then create your own chocolate masterpieces, guided by a chocolatier.
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$242.08
Price varies by group size
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$242.08
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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)
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Enjoy a personalized experience in Switzerland and go off the beaten track when you book this private tour from Zurich, Bern, or Lucerne. Discover hidden places you wouldn't find on your own; enjoy the knowledge of your expertly qualified environmental science guide and enjoy the views in some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.
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$1,626.58
per group
From
$1,626.58
per group

Classic Highlights of Zurich - City Sightseeing Tour with local Guide
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Welcome to the Zurich City Sightseeing Tour with local Guide. Our tour offers a glimpse the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps famous Bahnhofstrasse and financial district, as well as the university quarter on the traces of its alumni Albert Einstein. We will also explore the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views, and the Old Town on a guided walk-through medieval alley.
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 harbour. Continue along the lake, passing the grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and the University of Zurich.
Optional: Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide on crystal-clear Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.
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$44.82
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$44.82

Zurich Highlights Tour
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Discover the spectacular sights of Zurich on a comprehensive 2-hour coach tour of the vibrant Swiss city. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse and admire the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich as you listen to illuminating commentary from a knowledgeable guide. See, too, the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town, and then tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Select either a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.
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$35.93
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$35.93

Highlights of Zurich City (Private Tour)
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If you’re short on time in Zurich, get more out of a city tour and book your own personal driver-guide. You’ll go straight to the highlights of the medieval old town, find impressive vantage points over Zurich Lake, and hear historical curiosities aplenty. Ample time is included for questions and local tips for places to go, and you’ll have the flexibility to customize the itinerary, if you wish.
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$283.29
Price varies by group size
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$283.29
Price varies by group size

Zurich Small-Group Guided Walking Tour Including Lake Cruise
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Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and to discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to enjoy the nearby nature oases and to relax on a ferry cruise? Then you're on the right page. This is the tour that offers you a good introduction to Zurich and great photo opportunities.
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$66.96
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$66.96

The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour
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Discover the best that Zurich has to offer during this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, St. Peter’s Church, the Roman baths, and much more. Learn about the rich history of Zurich and Switzerland from your tour guide and enjoy the panoramic views of the Old Town from the Grossmunster Church.
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$51.51
Price varies by group size
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$51.51
Price varies by group size

The Great Tour of Zurich
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Enhance your sightseeing experience of Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and the quaint neighboring village of Rapperswil. With a knowledgeable guide, discover blooming rose gardens; see sweeping vistas of the snow-capped Alps; and stroll amid the verdant splendor of a deer park to see the majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Marvel at the ancient castle that reigns over the village of Rapperswil and then conclude your tour with a tranquil boat ride on Lake Zurich.
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$61.28
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$61.28

City e-bike tour
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The best way to discover the most beautiful corners of the city is by e-bike: long distances and unknown spots can be reached in no time. Probably on no other city tour, guests will discover as many different perspectives of Zurich as on the guided e-bike tour.
Additional Information
• Participation from 16 years
• No driver's license required
• Feasible for anyone who can ride a bicycle
• At the beginning there is a short instruction to use the e-bike
• Execution in any weather. If the tour is not feasible due to bad weather conditions, you will be informed by phone.
• Insurance and food is the responsibility of the participants
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$40.66
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$40.66

Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour with a local
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Join us on an exciting sightseeing tour of Zurich with its beautiful surroundings and explore all the city has to offer! Our local guide will take you by bus to some of the most famous landmarks and attractions, such as Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district, the university quarter on the traces of its alumni Albert Einstein, and the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views. You will also enjoy a guided walk through the medieval alleys of the Old Town.
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and continue with a scenic drive along the Gold Coast to Meilen and cross Lake Zurich by ferry. You'll also ride the aerial cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint, where you'll take in breath-taking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps. This is a perfect tour for anyone who wants to see the very best of Zurich!
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$80.03
From
$80.03

Zurich Highlights Half-Day Tour with Lake Cruise
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 Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and the University of Zurich. Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. After a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, you drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town.
After saying good-by to your tour guide, embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.
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$44.38
From
$44.38

Zurich Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and city tour
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Enjoy the best walk of the city playing and learning.
The players use the app , so the only thing they need is a smartphone.
Also mood for playing, walking and solving riddles!
The tour supports English, Deutsch, French, Italian, Spanish
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$21.34
per group
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$21.34
per group

Lucerne and Mount Rigi - Queen of the Mountains - Private Trip from Zurich
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Explore Lucerne and Mount Rigi with this guided day trip from Zurich. During the course of your day, you'll see sights such as the famous Lion Monument and the 14th-century all-wood Chapel Bridge, with plenty of time to lounge in local cafes. You’ll then take a boat to Vitznau and a cable car to Mount Rigi, with beautiful Bernese Alp views.
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$1,101.21
per group
From
$1,101.21
per group

Full-Day Private Zurich Sightseeing Tour and Chocolate Tasting
Guided by a local expert - this is probably the most unique Zurich Tour you will find. A mixture between enjoying culinary delights like a Chocolate Degustation and a Swiss Picnic and to discover the known & hidden places of Zurich will make this day in Zurich unforgettable. Read our great reviews of the other Myswisspanorama tours.
Highlights of the day:
✓Üetliberg trip – The Zurich Mountain with the perfect view for the best pictures
✓The contrasts of Zurich - City Tour (Old town, Langstrasse, Europaallee) with a ship cruise & a legendary Swiss Picnic
✓Easy walk to the most beautiful viewpoint of Zurich and enjoy a Premium Swiss Chocolate Degustation with a view.
You can always customize this tour e.g. with more hiking, shopping, etc. Just let us know your dreams that we can create the best and most unique day for you in Zurich.
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$607.78
Price varies by group size
From
$607.78
Price varies by group size

Breathtaking Private Hike with an Environmental Expert (1 day trip)
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Skip the tourist traps, go off the beaten path, and discover places in Switzerland that you'd never find on your own. This private and personalized tour from Zurich is led by an environmental-science qualified guide and takes you hiking through some of Switzerland's most majestic landscapes, from mountains to lakes and waterfalls.
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$810.71
Price varies by group size
From
$810.71
Price varies by group size

From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)
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OFFICIAL SWITZERLAND TOURISM MEMBER |
Discover the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland with Myswisspanorama - privately with an environmental expert (MSc ETH Zurich). HIGHLIGHTS:
● Discover beautiful hidden places and landscapes on a private day trip in Switzerland.
● Get the unique chance to be guided by a local Swiss & environmental expert (MSc ETH Zurich).
● Enjoy a delicious Swiss picnic in a breathtaking landscape.
● Buy Swiss chocolate in the factory shop of the Swiss premium chocolate producer Läderach
If you have any wishes or needs, let us know. We try everything to make your day unforgettable.
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$748.91
Price varies by group size
From
$748.91
Price varies by group size

Private Tour: Zurich Walking Tour
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Receive the undivided attention of a private guide as you discover the spectacular city of Zurich on a 2-hour private walking tour. Admire popular attractions like Frauminster Church, with its prismatic stained glass windows, and gaze at the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich. See, too, the elegant Bahnhofstrasse and explore the charming Old Town while listening to captivating commentary from your insightful guide. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this private tour and customize the itinerary to suit your interests.
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From
$422.35
per group
From
$422.35
per group

Zurich with Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)
Discover Zürich, Switzerland's business and cultural hub, on this versatile city tour! Listen to your multilingual guide pointing out the highlights of this unique city. Admire the Old Town on an entertaining stroll and relax during a one-hour cruise on Lake Zürich. Sweet finish of the day - the visit of the famous Lindt Chocolate Shop.
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From
$401.75
Price varies by group size
From
$401.75
Price varies by group size
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- Lindenhof
- Paradeplatz (Parade Square)
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Dolderbahn
- Museum Rietberg
- Zurich Chinese Garden (Chinagarten)
- National Museum Zurich (Landesmuseum Zürich)
- Botanical Garden (University of Zurich)
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