Zurich Transportation Adventure: Cogwheel, Funicular & Boat Tour
Overview
Explore Zurich from different angles on this unique tour that combines ALL of the city’s iconic transportation modes. Whether you’re climbing up a hill by a cogwheel train, overlooking the city, riding a historic funicular to the university campus, or cruising on a boat across the lake, this tour combines secret perspectives of Zurich with the typical sightseeing highlights along the way.
More than 17 years of experience as a high school geography teacher allow me to offer you this tailored tour you won’t find in conventional guidebooks. This journey has been designed to showcase Zurich’s unique means of transportation while enjoying breathtaking views from surrounding mountains, exploring the old town, vibrant squares, historical landmarks, and learning local customs - enhanced by insights from my academic background in geography and natural sciences.
Join me, a passionate Swiss local, as we venture into both renown and hidden gems of my hometown for an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- – Possible adaptations according to your interests and needs.
- – Lake cruise
- – All tickets (with 24h-validity) for trains, trams, funiculars
- – Personally guided tour with me, Dave, as your local tour guide.
- Lunch Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.
Meeting and Pickup
– Zurich Airport: in front of the SBB ticket counters – Winterthur mainstation: Official Meeting Point
Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Uetliberg
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Uetliberg Aussichtsturm
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sihlcity
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bellevue Square (Pass By)
Grossmunster
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fraumunster Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Paradeplatz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bahnhofstrasse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lindenhof Hill
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Polybahn funicular
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rigiblick
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dolderbahn
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Zurich
47 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Includes some walking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5507238P1
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