The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history. What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town – people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis. On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute. This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:29 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 11 of the next 43 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Anyone who has questions about Zurich, requires information about city tours and excursions, or would like some insider tips is at the right address at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station.
You can find everything that your heart desires in Bahnhofstrasse: fashion, art and Zurich specialties attract local residents as well as visitors.
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.
Fraumünster – a Church in the Old Town With Windows by Chagall and Giacometti
Niederdorf is part of Zurich's old town – and the locals fondly refer to it as "Dörfli", meaning the entire Niederdorf and Oberdorf area that extends as far as Bellevue. Niederdorf is a pedestrian zone the same as Limmatquai, which runs parallel. During the day, the pedestrian zone and many stores, which are almost hidden in alleyways, entice you to shop. In the evening, Niederdorf changes into a nightlife district for a very varied public with its bars and street artists.
The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $31 per person for this Zurich experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 6–15 pay from $15, adults from $31. Infants go free.
It can: 11 of the next 43 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is In front of the Visitor Information - inside the main train station, in the big hall. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
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The route itself was fine, but the guide had no personality. A good guide makes or breaks a tour, and this one was flat: she shared the facts and nothing more, with no stories and no spark. I'd hoped to have a guide with deeper local knowledge and stories to tell.
Our group had about 20 people. Although the guide seemed very knowledgeable, about 50% of the time we could not hear her. She had a headset microphone and a very small speaker on her hip - there were no audio headsets for the guests. The guide suggested coming close to her to hear her, but with about 20 people, most people can’t be in front. And with the traffic, street noise, and other tours, it was ridiculously difficult to hear her at times. If one person standing right in front of her moved their position, the sound would get better. But seriously, if you are going to offer a large group tour, you should give audio headsets to each person so they can hear everything.
Very informative experience. 2 hours flew by really quickly, although it would hv been nice to see more sights within the timeframe. Overall a highly recommended experience.
Excellent walking tour of Zurich. Our guide Barbara was excellent. It was obvious that she was an experienced guide and is enthusiastic about Zurich. She was able to answer any questions that people asked. The 2 hour tour was the right length and the pace was fine too. Very interesting we saw and heard so much about Zurich.
Very good guide who gave insights into all the parts of the old town clearly spoken in English I would highly recommend
The tour was OK but not great. Tour guide left out a lot of important sites in Zurich. Her English is not very good.
In depth tour and pointed out local small details easily missed. Relaxed pace with a small number of steep steps
Great tour guide through Zurich Old Town, Regula was a nice knowledgeable guide. I recommend it specially if you just moved to the Zurich area.
This was a wonderful tour with so much history and great info! Our guide was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour.
It is an excellent city guide, about its history and legends, told with great interest and affection. Highly recommended!
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