Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Town, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour (walking and public transport use) and enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around Zurich's Old Town we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz which is Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenue; Limmatquai - a vibrant, historical shopping, dining and hotel area with many interesting buildings dating from the days of the rich Guilds that governed Zurich until 1789; Lindenhof and Roman Baths - the historical site of a Roman castle situated on a hillside, from where you can get great view of Old Town; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster (Church of Our Lady) - to admire and learn about the world-famous Chagall Windows, created by famous artist Marc Chagall. Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation begun; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) - whose most famous former student and professor is Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize winners; Swiss National Museum - history in a castle which houses the largest collection of cultural-historical objects in the country; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution and overtaking the power.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Felsenegg, Stallikon Switzerland
After the city walking tour, we will continue with a journey to the local little mountain Uetliberg or Felsenegg to experience a short aerial cable car ride and to enjoy breathtaking views. This is a popular recreational area for the locals living in and around Zurich and offers incredible views overlooking Zurich, the lake and the snow-capped Alps. We will experience a short hike on a special trail called "Planetweg" which represents our solar system on a reduced scale and will enjoy the fresh air of the beautiful forest before heading back to Zurich by boat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
After the city tour and the visit of the local little mountain, we are heading back to Zurich by boat. We will enjoy a 45 min cruise on Lake Zurich and we will talk about the chocolate while passing nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and we will admire one of the most expensive areas of Lake Zurich, where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.
Duration: 1 hour