Great tour
Well organized and informative. Would book again without hesitation.
Activity provider: Suisse Plus Travel
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from $48 per person
Free cancellationExplore Zurich like a local on this private, customized tour. Discover the city's hidden secrets as well as its main attractions. Choose from a range of tour durations to suit your needs.
Your experienced local guide will show you the best parts of the city, including many hidden secrets that you cannot easily find on your own. During this walking tour you will be able to see many sights in a short period of time. In addition to explaining the sights, your guide can talk about the history and culture of the city and the country as a whole. The main goal of this excursion is to see the city like a local. However
this private tour can be customized according to your wishes. Sightseeing locations can be agreed upon in advance or discussed upon meeting.
STANDARD attractions that we can easily visit during the excursion include:
- Bahnhofstrasse: the main shopping street, elegant and luxurious.
- Lindenhof Hill: it offers one of the best views of the old town
- Münsterbrücke: one of the best places in the city for photography
- Grossmünster: cathedral and the most famous building in Zurich
- Paradeplatz: the financial heart of Switzerland
- Lakeside promenade (Bellevue Square and Bürkliplatz)
- Old district of Niederdorf
Some examples of hidden secrets that we can visit:
- Old Botanical Garden: an oasis of calm in the heart of the financial district
- Predigergasse: take photos along one of the most beautiful alleys in the old district of Niederdorf
- University of Zurich: Explore the main building with its impressive courtyard
- Law School Library: Ride the glass elevator and admire the stunning architecture created by star architect Santiago Calatrava
- ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology): Switzerland's best university with many famous alumni and several free museums.
- Polybahn cog railway: a historic railway connecting universities to the city center
- Entrance hall of Augusto Giacometti: a work of art of national importance that not even many locals have visited
- Schanzengraben Canal: Stroll along this tranquil canal where locals relax during their lunch breaks and feed the ducks.
- Schwimmbad Oberer Letten: Check out the magnificent public baths on the Limmat River and cool off with an optional swim.
- Viaduct: Explore the most innovative shopping street located under the arches of a railway viaduct built in 1894
- Freitag Tower: Climb the unique container tower for views of the west of Zurich (new part of the city)
- MFO Park: a brilliant example of urban landscape architecture of the highest quality
- River and lake boat tour: ride tiny boats around the Limmat (boat ticket price not included)
- A leisurely stroll from the zoo to the Rihiblik and Rihiblik rack railway: enjoy the best views of Zurich over the lake and the Alps (railway ticket price not included)
- Buy the best quality Swiss chocolate
Please note that admission to all attractions listed here is not guaranteed. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour you book and how much time you spend in each one. After booking, you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.