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Zurich Transportation Adventure: Cogwheel, Funicular & Boat Tour

New To The Site! Zurich, Switzerland

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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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
  • Lunch Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.
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Meeting and Pickup

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– Zurich Airport: in front of the SBB ticket counters – Winterthur mainstation: Official Meeting Point

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Meeting point

Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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

End point

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

-mountain train Ride to Uetliberg -top views over the city and lake of Zurich, as well as snowy Alps
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uetliberg Aussichtsturm

-top views over the city and lake of Zurich, as well as snowy Alps -optional hike up to the tower (admission fee) -optional hike down into the city
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sihlcity

Former industrial zone reshaped into a modern shopping mall.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bellevue Square (Pass By)

-from the French bellevue, meaning "beautiful sight" -town square named after the former Grandhotel Bellevue
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Wasserkirche

Church on the Limmat river
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grossmunster

-Zurich's most recognizable landmark -Church with two towers -possibility of visiting the tower
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fraumunster Church

Church famous for its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradeplatz

-one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Switzerland -has become synonymous with wealth and the Swiss banks -headquarters of both UBS and former Credit Suisse
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bahnhofstrasse

-Zurich's main downtown street -one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Church

-protestant church in the old town on the other side of the river -largest clock dial of Europe
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lindenhof Hill

-moraine hill built by former glaciers -public square in the historic center with a beautiful view over river and old town -site of the Roman and Carolingian era -prehistoric, Roman, and medieval remains -listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Polybahn funicular

-Zurich's most nostalgic funicular -taking you to the campuses of the renown Federal Institute of Technology and University of Zurich -starting point for our descent into the old town of Zurich
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rigiblick

-funicular ride -overlooking Zurich from the opposite side -nice view to Uetliberg -great starting point for a short hike to our next attraction: a cogwheel train
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dolderbahn

-the one and only cogwheel train in the city -passing one of the most scenic hotels "The Dolder Grand" -descending right into the city again
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Zurich

-Boat Ride on the river and/or short cruise on the lake -Scenic views of Zurich from another angle
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47 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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Q: Will I get seasick on Zurich Transportation Adventure: Cogwheel, Funicular & Boat Tour?

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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • – 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.
  • LunchDrinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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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