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Zurich Sightseeing With Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

644 Reviews 4.29 out of 5 stars Based on 644 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Zurich, Switzerland

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5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Switzerland’s cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich, including a half-hour cruise. Begin with a guided tour by coach, passing the National Museum, the financial district, and the shopping avenue of Bahnhofstrasse. 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. Hop on a half-hour sightseeing cruise across Lake Zurich, followed by a 15-minute walk along the shores of Lake Zürich. Conclude with a visit to the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate. Take the public bus and tramway back to the city centre of Zurich either with your tour guide or individually. With this experience, you get familiar with Zürich’s excellent public transport system and get a 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich.

What's Included

  • Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate incl. chocolate tasting
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich (fare zones 110+150)
  • Transportation by comfortable coach, boat and public transport
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
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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

Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

The tour ends at the Zurich Main Train Station (Zürich HB). Please note that the return journey is by public transport. After the visit to the chocolate museum, you can opt to go back to the city with the tour guide or stay longer at the museum and return individually.

What To Expect

Zurich (Pass By)

Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.
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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, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, 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 over the Alps before heading to the university quarter, where you'll see Zurich's art museum and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology before entering the Old Town.
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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

Embark on a half-hour sightseeing cruise on the picturesque Lake of Zurich.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lindt Home of Chocolate

After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water, enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The visit includes an interactive audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum with chocolate tasting and time for a coffee in the Lindt Café and some souvenir shopping in the world's largest chocolate shop.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zurich (Pass By)

Your tour will conclude with a ride by public transport (bus, tram, or boat) to Zurich Main Station.
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Additional Info

  • 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 includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with a severe nut allergy

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Zurich Sightseeing With Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate?

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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Activity code: C-3885CHOC

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Average 4.29 out of 5 stars based on 644 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate incl. chocolate tasting
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich (fare zones 110+150)
  • Transportation by comfortable coach, boat and public transport
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • 30-minute public boat cruise on Lake Zurich, followed by 15-minute walk to Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Fully guided tour by a professional guide
  • Guided walk of Zurich's Old Town
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • During the 30 minutes cruise it's possible to have a drink or a snack (not included)
  • This tour includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with a severe nut allergy
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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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