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The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Zurich is much more than just Switzerland’s financial heart.

On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll be introduced to a side of the city that you won’t hear about in guidebooks. You'll go back 500 years to a time when executioners lived on the outskirts of the medieval city but were part of the fabric of daily life. You'll learn about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.

You’ll also see where people were tortured in Zurich and find out about the methods of execution that they faced. Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church. You’ll also see Zurich's Town Hall where death sentences were announced, and find out where a person could take their last sip of wine before being executed.

Please note: This tour isn't suitable for people with mobility issues and children younger than 16.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to Soho: Food to Queue For tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Paradeplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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

End point

Bahnhofstrasse
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

This self-guided audio tour ends in Herkulesbrunnen.

What To Expect

Paradeplatz (Pass By)

While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
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Fraumunster Church (Pass By)

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Fraumünster Church.
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Wasserkirche (Pass By)

Along the way, you’ll also see the main sights of Zurich and a few lesser-known ones, including the executioner’s former house, and the Wasserkirche, Water Church.
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Felix & Regula Martyr stone (Pass By)

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Felix & Regula Martyr stone.
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Grossmünsterplatz (Pass By)

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Grossmünsterplatz.
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Zürich's Town Hall (Pass By)

While winding your way from Paradeplatz, where our tour starts, to Altstadt, Zurich’s Old Town, I’ll tell you about the trials and subsequent executions of people convicted of witchcraft and petty crimes.
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Täufergedenkplatte (Pass By)

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see and learn about the Täufergedenkplatte.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • VoiceMap Application.
  • Lifetime access to Soho: Food to Queue For tour.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone.
  • Transportation.
  • Food/Drink.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 16..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Dark Side of Zurich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to Soho: Food to Queue For tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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