Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket
Description
Discover Zurich, Switzerland’s cultural hub, on a half-day tour including a half-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Begin with a guided coach tour past the National Museum, the financial district, and the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse. Explore elegant districts with stately mansions from bygone eras and admire the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg area. Enjoy a half-hour scenic cruise across Lake Zurich, followed by a short walk along the lakeshore. Conclude with a visit to the renowned Lindt Home of Chocolate. Return to the city centre by public bus or tram, either with your guide or independently, using your 24-hour transport ticket to get familiar with Zurich’s excellent system. For those who have selected the optional FIFA Museum ticket, continue your day with an independent visit to explore football’s history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and multimedia displays, experiencing iconic moments and legendary players at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.
Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Enjoy the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
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.Look out over the Alps before heading to the university quarter, where you'll see Zurich's art museum and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology before entering the Old Town.
Next, take a picture stop in Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the patriarchal guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
Embark on a half-hour sightseeing cruise on the picturesque Lake of Zurich.
After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water, enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The visit includes an interactive audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum with chocolate tasting and time for a coffee in the Lindt Café and some souvenir shopping in the world's largest chocolate shop.
Your tour will conclude with a ride by public transport (bus, tram, or boat) to Zurich Main Station.
Only if option selected: Continue your day with an independent visit to the FIFA Museum. Explore interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and multimedia displays that bring football’s history and iconic moments to life, while learning about legendary players and the sport’s rich heritage.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in
- The tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or a severe nut allergy
- Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
Reviews(1,100)
Fantastic! Lots of fun if information about the history of Zurich. Virgina was wonderful and made the trip fun. Lindt is worth the trip and the cruise back was a nice way to end the day. Highly recommend!
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for our tour guide, Sandra. From the very beginning of the tour, Sandra brought incredible energy, warmth, and enthusiasm that made every moment enjoyable. She was jovial, genuinely funny, and had a wonderful ability to keep everyone engaged throughout the journey. Her passion for what she does was evident every single day. Beyond her great sense of humor, Sandra shared fascinating insights about each destination, enriching our experience with stories, history, and local knowledge that made every stop meaningful. The itinerary was well curated, and her organization, professionalism, and attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly. Having travelled extensively and joined many tours across Europe over the past three years, I can honestly say that Sandra is the best tour guide I have ever had. She has set an exceptionally high standard through her dedication, knowledge, and outstanding customer service. She doesn’t just guide a tour—she creates memorable experiences that people will remember long after the trip ends. Please extend my heartfelt thanks and recognition to Sandra. She is a tremendous asset to your organization, and I hope many more travelers will have the privilege of experiencing one of her tours. Thank you, Sandra, for making our journey so memorable and enjoyable.
Very informative and a fun experience. Guide was knowledgable and friendly. Answered all our questions patiently.
We had Adolfo as our guide and he did a brilliant job. The bus was clean and comfortable, timing was perfect for us.
The tour guide Renate was very professional and organized the trip very well. She was nice, detailed oriented. It was a pleasant experience for our family.
The second part with the chocolate museum, boat ride and the FIFA museum was great. The morning part was spent on the bus too much and we didn't actually walk around old town except for 15 minutes. We didn't have the greatest guide on this trip, which affected our experience.
Evereone in my family loved it.
Great tour guide Marianne. She was very knowledgable, kind, and an excellent English speaker. Awesome awesome awesome would recommend her.
Fun experience. We rode the bus for a tour of parts of the city, stopped by the lake for a quick photo, walked through part of Old Town, had a quick boat ride, walked to the Lindt chocolate tour and had the option to take the public bus back to the starting point. Be prepared for parts of the trip to be hot and include walking. Totally fun and worth it!!
Highlight of our trip to Switzerland!
