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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Switzerland, Zürich, Zurich
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  • 2 hours
  • Zurich
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history.

What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town – people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis.

On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute.

This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Zürich Tourist Information, Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Anyone who has questions about Zurich, requires information about city tours and excursions, or would like some insider tips is at the right address at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station.

Pass By: Bahnhofstrasse, Runs North-South West of Limmat River, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

You can find everything that your heart desires in Bahnhofstrasse: fashion, art and Zurich specialties attract local residents as well as visitors.

Stop At: Lindenhof Hill, Lindenhof 4, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Fraumunster Church, Munsterhof 2, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Fraumünster – a Church in the Old Town With Windows by Chagall and Giacometti

Stop At: Niederdorf, Right bank of Limmat river, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Niederdorf is part of Zurich's old town – and the locals fondly refer to it as "Dörfli", meaning the entire Niederdorf and Oberdorf area that extends as far as Bellevue. Niederdorf is a pedestrian zone the same as Limmatquai, which runs parallel. During the day, the pedestrian zone and many stores, which are almost hidden in alleyways, entice you to shop. In the evening, Niederdorf changes into a nightlife district for a very varied public with its bars and street artists.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Grossmunsterplatz, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula.

Inclusions
  • Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town
  • Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems
  • Tour guide with extensive knowledge

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No entry to the Fraumünster Church
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (German & English)
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Zürich Tourist Information, Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland


Return Details

Münsterhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

josadlier

17 Apr, 2024

Baba was our tour guide. Very friendly and so interesting to listen to. Her knowledge was fantastic. The 2 hrs went so fast and we learnt so much. Now feeling quite confident about walking around the old city. Highly recommend this tour. Thanks heaps Baba.

violetacordero

13 Apr, 2024

Great walking tour. Our tour guide was very informative and showed us the nice hidden corners of Old Town. Be aware, it's a walking tour, you walk a lot and not everything is flat. Enjoy the tour...!!!

Lona_P

11 Apr, 2024

On time, great speakers they were very knowledgeable. Have used the app many times and was very easy to use.

Jamie_G

10 Apr, 2024

Fantastic Ellie was an awesome guide.. great way the find out about Zurichs history. Very good tour.

Margareth_G

10 Apr, 2024

Ella was a wonderful guide and our group was quite pleasant. We would not have seen or known what we were looking at without her!!

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