S
Excellent Tour
Sophie was excellent. She took her time explained everything and answered our questions. A definite to get a perspective of Zurich.
Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $41 / person
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 248 reviews
- Languages
- DE, SV, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Der Nachtwanderer KLG
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is on Hirschen-Platz at Niederdorfstrasse 11, directly in front of the entrance to the Hotel Hirschen. Please do not enter the hotel, they do not know about our tours
Description
Zurich has a beautiful, historic old town. Many of the buildings are several hundred years old. In small, private groups, we, two local residents, will guide you for about two hours through winding alleys and cosy squares, right across the old town on both sides of the Limmat river. We will visit places where you can feel the rich history of the city and which can only be reached via special access.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 16–80)
- $41
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:35 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ride with the unique cable car to a very spectaculary point of view
Point of view
Zentralbibliothek
Teile der alten Stadtmauer und Stadtbefestigung
Visit an old picture in a private building
Visit the place where Lenin lifes during his time in Zurich
Grossmunster
Versteckter Kreuzgang und Andachtsraum mit Taufstein aus dem Mittelalter
Fraumunster Church
Chagall Fenster
Water Church
Unterirdische Ruinen und Hinrichtungsstätte Felix & Regula
Lindenhof Hill
Historische Ruinen im Untergrund
What's included
Included
Local guide
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
All Fees and Taxes
Tip
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
248 reviews
How it compares in Zurich
- No. 22 by number of reviews among 1,161 tours in Zurich
- Starting price $41 is 62% below the typical $108 for tours of similar length in Zurich
Excurgo comparison of 1,161 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour take?
Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Zurich experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $80. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is on Hirschen-Platz at Niederdorfstrasse 11, directly in front of the entrance to the Hotel Hirschen. Please do not enter the hotel, they do not know about our tours. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, SV, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Zurich Historic District Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 248 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Der Nachtwanderer KLG.
Reviews(248)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
7
Great tour of the Old City!
Marie was great. She showed and told us about places we would have never seen on our own.
Operator response
Thank you! All the best, Maria
S
Comprehensive tour & history
Great, value for money tour - we went everywhere & our guide Lukas was great, showing us things we would have never seem otherwise!
Operator response
Thank you so much, will pass it to our tourguide Lukas.
L
It was not we expected in...
It was not we expected in a city tour. Our guide appeared to be unprepared, unprofessional, and negative.
Operator response
Hello, thank you very much for your feedback. We're actually quite surprised by it, since we usually only receive positive feedback on Lukas's tours. Could you please tell us exactly what wasn't right?
D
Great personal tour
We had an excellent and informative tour. Our tour guide is a long time resident and knows all the history, details & interesting stories. She was able to get us into special places that you wouldn’t even know were there. This was a more petsonalized tour, better than a big bus tour. This is definitely a tour you don’t want to miss.
Operator response
Thank you Daniel, was nice to taking you around ! Maria
D
Good overview of Zurich
A three hour walking tour that included a tram ride, hills, and stairs. Our guide, Sophie, was excellent and had a lot of information to share.
Operator response
Thank you so much ! will pass it to Sophie, happy to have her in our Team.
K
Good tour and exercise!
Great tour of Old Town, with unexpected discoveries, like Einstein’s uni locker! Guide Lucas was good fun. Wear good walking shoes and bring a water bottle!
Operator response
Thank you for the nice review, happy you like it! Will pass it to Lukas.
K
Lovely tour
Our tour of Zurich was very good. Alex, our guide made it interesting and shared a lot of history about Zurich.
Operator response
Thank you for the nice review!
2
Great tour of old town with sights you won’t see without a guide
Excellent, comprehensive tour of old town, both parts. We saw multiple hidden gems we didn’t even know existed. Guide provided great insights.
Operator response
Thank you for your positive review!
J
Great walking tour of old town
You will see both the obvious historical highlights ad well as hidden gems around both parts of the old town. Great narration of history and the sites. Friendly and engaging guide. Good exercise as well, wear good walking shoes.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your very positive review, Jackie. We were happy to pass it on to Nabila. We're glad you enjoyed our tour.
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