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3Hour Zurich City Walking Tour with Local Guide

New To The Site! Zurich, Switzerland

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Zurich like a local on this 3-hour walking tour, where you'll explore iconic attractions such as the Grossmünster, Lindenhof, and the Fraumünster. You'll be part of a SMALL GROUP, ensuring a personalized and intimate atmosphere throughout the tour. What makes this tour unique is the blend of well-known landmarks with hidden gems that only locals know, offering you a deeper, more authentic experience of Zurich. Along the way, you'll gain insider knowledge of the city's history, culture, and traditions, making it perfect for both families and solo travelers looking for a meaningful connection with this charming Swiss city.

Please note: While the Polybahn cannot be ridden by those relying on a wheelchair or pushing a stroller, these participants can still fully enjoy the rest of the tour.

PLEASE also NOTE: The Polybahn can be ridden at an additional cost of 1.5 CHF (this is not mandatory).

What's Included

  • List of recommendations
  • Local Guide
  • Polybahn train ride (1.5 CHF) NOT MANDATORY
  • Tips for the guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Zürich Hauptbahnhof
Museumstrasse, 802Zürich, Switzerland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Start Time • Daily 1:00 PM

What To Expect

Limmat

Learn about the origins of Zurich and the important role the Limmat river played in its history.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

UBS Polybahn

Have a ride on the historic Polybahn which will take us up to the University campus. The ride costs 1.5 CHF and is not included in the tour price. If you wish to skip this, we will walk to the top.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Polyterrasse

Enjoy the stunning view over Zurich with its many churches, the lake and the alps in the back.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ETH Zürich

Have a peak inside the Federal Institute of Technology (the alma mater of Albert Einstein).
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Neumarkt

Find out why Zurich became an economic powerhouse and learn how terrorism has shaped the old town.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lenin Apartment Zurich

See the building in which Lenin started the Russian revolution.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabaret Voltaire

Have you heard of dadaism? This art form was invented right here in Zurich. Let me tell you about the creative minds that used to meet at this café.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Niederdorf (Pass By)

Wander through the streets of "Niederdörfli" and hear about its turbulent past.
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Grossmunster

Explore the most significant church of Zurich and head down to its crypt.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Opernhaus Zurich

Take a picture of the Zurich opera building and the head quarters of Switzerland's most renowned newspaper.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sechseläutenplatz (Pass By)

Learn about Zurich's quirkiest tradition.
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Lake Zurich

Enjoy the views of Lake Zurich. On a clear day we can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fraumunster Church

Marvel at the grandeur of this former catholic monastery and learn about the "test" to be accepted inside the church.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradeplatz

Now Paradeplatz represents the Swiss banking system but back in the day it told a very different story.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Botanical Garden

Zurich's old botanical garden is the perfect place for some rest and a quiet moment away from the busy city.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lindenhof Hill

Take in the views, high above Zurich's old town. This is one of Zurich's oldest places.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bahnhofstrasse (Pass By)

Wander down one of the most expensive streets in the world.
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Hauptbahnhof

Back at the train station, learn about the significance of Switzerland's railway system and why our trains are (almost) always on time.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3Hour Zurich City Walking Tour with Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • List of recommendations
  • Local Guide
  • Polybahn train ride (1.5 CHF) NOT MANDATORY
  • Tips for the guide

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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