Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Dark Side of Zurich
Overview
What do people usually say about Zurich? Switzerland's financial heart... The city of bankers and shoppers... The streets where everyone is in a hurry...
We invite you to get to know a radically different Zurich.
Think 500 years back and imagine a medieval city with medieval customs. An executioner lives somewhere nearby, across the street they are taking a woman suspected of witchcraft to prison, and not very far away the city council is deciding on how to execute the guy who stole four bags of salt.
Do you want to see and find out where people were tortured in Zurich and how, where the pillory was located and where executions took place? We will not only guide you through the key places associated with this dark side of the city, but also tell the true story of the real people. You will learn how stoically the beautiful Elsbeth, suspected of witchcraft, endured torture, how cruelly the maid Adelheid was executed, and how rich Agatha did not manage to escape a death sentence.
What's Included
- Stories about how main sights of the city are related to witch-hunt and executions
- Clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions
- Qualitative audio guide recorded by a professional speaker with an amazing deep voice
- You will need to have your own mobile phone with internet and headset
- If you decide to see the Fraumunster from inside, the visit will be subject to entrance fee of CHF 5
- There will be no live guide. Instead, you'll explore the city using the link provided after booking
Meeting Location
Paradeplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Bahnhofstrasse
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
What To Expect
Paradeplatz
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Börsenstrasse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Limmat
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fraumunster Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hans Waldmann Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wasserkirche
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grossmunster (Pass By)
Kirchgasse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Untere Zäune
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Obere Zäune
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zürich's Town Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Täufergedenkplatte
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rennweg
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Herkulesbrunnen
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Dark Side of Zurich?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-310164P1
Reviews
Average 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
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