Small Group Rhine Falls & Swiss Scenic Journey from Zurich
Description
Escape the city and discover the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, on a premium small-group experience from Zurich. Travel in a comfortable minibus along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Tour of Switzerland while enjoying captivating stories and local insights from your expert driver-guide. At Rhine Falls, witness the raw power of nature as vast torrents of water plunge over the rocks, creating a truly unforgettable spectacle. Take your time to explore scenic viewing platforms, walk along the river, and capture stunning photographs of this iconic Swiss landmark. With a relaxed pace, personalised experience, and breathtaking scenery throughout the journey, this tour offers the perfect blend of nature, discovery, and Swiss charm.
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Itinerary
Meet our driver guide in the parking and board our panoramic bus. Drive through the countryside for 45 minutes to arrive to Rhine fall
Discover the iconic Laufen Castle, a centuries-old landmark overlooking the Rhine Falls, where history and breathtaking natural scenery come together.
The Rhine Falls are one of Switzerland's most iconic natural attractions. Located near the town of Schaffhausen, they are the largest waterfalls in Europe by water flow. The Rhine River Falls is found on a stretch of the Rhine River known as the High Rhine. This is where the waters cascade down to a lower level, creating the picturesque Rhine Water Falls. The falls are just a single drop waterfall, however with a width of 150 metres and a height of 23 metres, its size is impressive. Visitors are blown away by the sheer power of the Rhine Falls, particularly during the summer, where the water flows at an impressive rate of 600,000 litres per second. You have different platform to explore it from different side, you can eventually add a cruise to cross the falls as well.
The return by bus will take approximately 45 minutes to be back in the center
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are travelling with an infant, please bring a suitable baby seat. The driver may refuse boarding to any child who does not have a proper seat.
Reviews(59)
The best part was Gabrielle. He was so kind, compassionate, very informative; gave guidelines, information and instructions well. He got us there in good time and was very pleasant from beginning to the end. Would definitely recommend your company. You have a great asset to your organisation.
Thank you, Ruby, for your wonderful feedback! We’re especially happy to hear that Gabrielle made such a positive impression. His care, clear communication, and attention to making sure everything ran smoothly are exactly what we hope our guests experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. It means a great deal to know you would recommend Keytours, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again!
We were greeted by a very friendly and knowledgable guide from Keytours. The journey was short and there is no need to take a boat to actually see the falls. You will go down a lot of steps and get great pictures. However there’s optional boat rides. We took a 30 mins boat which was fabulous and took us into the German border but it lasted a little longer than we expected and so we didn’t then get to visit museum and shop before getting back on coach so plan wisely. The 15 min trip might be better.
Thank you, Jan, for such a detailed review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Rhine Falls and appreciated the guidance from our team. Your tip about planning the free time around the optional boat trip is very helpful for future visitors. We’re glad you had the chance to experience the falls from the water as well, and we hope the memorable views made the extra time worthwhile. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again!
This scenic views to and from the falls are beautiful, and the Falls themselves are breathtaking! You have two hours of free time to enjoy the falls, and the round trip transportation allows you to come back with plenty of daylight left to enjoy!
Thank you, Andrea! We’re delighted that the Rhine Falls made such a strong impression and that the timing of the excursion worked well for you. It’s great to know you could enjoy the visit at your own pace and still have the rest of the day ahead of you. We truly appreciate you choosing Keytours and sharing your experience with us!
Driver was excellent, very informative, explained different options to us in time permitted. Brilliant 2 hours at Rhine Falls
Thank you, Julie, for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time at the Rhine Falls and that our driver made the most of your time by explaining the different options available. We’re especially pleased that your two hours at the falls were so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on another Keytours experience soon!
This was a very easy excursion. We had an afternoon free in Zürich and we were staying at the Marriot The bus station was easy to find and was a short walk. The driver was friendly. At the Rhein Falls, he gave us the lay of the land and the meet-up time. When we got there, I thought two hours was a bit much but at the end I wish we had another hour to poke around.
Hi Chris, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and found everything easy and convenient, from the bus station to the organization of the visit. We’re also happy to hear that the two hours at the Rhine Falls ended up not being quite enough — it sounds like you found plenty to explore! 😊 We truly appreciate you choosing to spend part of your afternoon with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another excursion during your next visit to Switzerland. Best regards
I misunderstood where to meet, was at the bus station, tried asking the bus station office and another bus driver; messaged the tour operator and never heard from them until Viator contacted them. They refused to switch my trip to the next morning where they had openings. I was there early, waited, tried to contact but was told, "too bad. You were a no show." I am so upset, with reaching out before the us even left the lot that they showed zero compassion for a tourist trying to experience Switzerland on my own. I work for the public, and find their response unacceptable since I tried to reach out; people misunderstand, and their lack of trying to give me the benefit of the doubt is poor business and not what tourism should be about. What a poor business model when working in tourism. Punishing people that try to figure out the logistics and reaching out is not okay.
Dear Brenda, We are sorry to hear about your experience. However, we would like to clarify that the tour bus was at the designated bus station approximately 30 minutes before departure. The bus had clear signage at the front, our guides were wearing Keytours uniforms, and there was a seat available for you. We understand that meeting points can sometimes be confusing, but our team was present and identifiable. We also received no successful communication from you before departure that would have allowed us to assist you at the time. We regret that you missed the tour and are sorry you were disappointed with the outcome.
brilliant day. really enjoyed the guidance and the falls were amazing. perfect place to spend a hot day (it was over 30 when we were there)
Thank you, Cheryl, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a brilliant day and enjoyed the guidance throughout the tour. The Rhine Falls are indeed a spectacular place to visit, especially on a warm summer day! We're glad you had a great experience and hope to welcome you again on another KeyTours adventure soon.
It was a wonderful experience, we could move at our own pace. Gabriel was very helpful and informative.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated being able to explore at your own pace. We're also happy to know that Gabriel was helpful and informative throughout the tour — we will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Keytours, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable Swiss adventure! Best regards, Keytours Team
A truly fantastic experience. The bus driver was our tour guide and helped us with information about the falls along the way. The pictures in the add for the tour could never do it justice. We we metres away from thousands of litres of water cascading over the falls!
Dear guest, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience and enjoyed the journey as well as the information shared by your guide. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards
The falls are worth taking a half day to visit. Only improvement is the tour operator needs signage and/or someone in the parking lot to direct you to the appropriate bus. There numerous buses/tour operators in the parking lot with tour guides available to direct customers to their bus.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the falls. We appreciate your feedback regarding the departure point. The meeting instructions provided on the voucher indicate that guests should check in at the Swisstours bus, which serves as the departure point for the tour. While our staff are present to assist passengers, we understand that the number of buses and tour operators in the parking area can sometimes make finding the correct vehicle more challenging. We value your suggestion and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve the experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
