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Zurich Highlights City Tour with Lake Cruise

45 Reviews 3.73 out of 5 stars Based on 45 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Zurich, Switzerland

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3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.

Continue along the lake, passing the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Drive down to the charming Old Town for your guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.

After saying goodbye to your tour guide, embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos.

What's Included

  • 1 hour audio-guided cruise on Lake Zurich (app on own device)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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

End point

8001 Zürich
Switzerland

Your tour ends at Bürkliplatz, at the same point where you boarded the cruise.

What To Expect

Zurich (Pass By)

Meet your tour guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and start the journey through the city of Zurich.
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Bahnhofstrasse (Pass By)

Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse (one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping streets in the world.), and the renowned financial district.
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Lake Zurich

Enjoy the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zürichberg (Pass By)

Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and the professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
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Old Town

Next, take a picture stop in Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the patriarchal guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Zurich

Say goodbye to your tour guide and embark on a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide while enjoying the scenic views of the lakeside villas and lidos.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
  • Routing might have to be amended due to construction work or public events
  • If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Zurich Highlights City Tour with Lake Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 3.73 out of 5 stars based on 45 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • 1 hour audio-guided cruise on Lake Zurich (app on own device)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
  • Partly guided tour by a professional guide
  • Guided walking tour of the Old Town
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
  • Routing might have to be amended due to construction work or public events
  • If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
  • The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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).

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