Zurich: City Tour with Lake Cruise + Optional FIFA Museum
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Combine a sightseeing tour of Switzerland's largest city with a cruise on Lake Zurich. Get an overview of the city by bus, explore the Old Town on foot, and discover the city's highlights by boat.
Highlights
- Catch a glimpse of the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district
- Follow in the footsteps of alumni Albert Einstein in the university district
- Visit the hilltop Zurichberg district and marvel at its unparalleled views
- Explore medieval alleys in the historic heart of the city on a guided walk
- Learn more about the city on a peaceful cruise on crystal-clear Lake Zurich
Description
Experience the unique city of Zürich on this exciting bus tour. See landmarks, such as the gorgeous Old Town and the Swiss National Museum, built in the style of a Renaissance chateau. Visit the Münsterhof square and adjacent guild houses on a short walk through the old town with your guide.
See St. Peter's Church, which boasts the largest clock face in Europe, and learn something about the Fraumünster church's exciting history and architecture. Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from another time and admire the popular Zürichberg recreational area.
A further tour highlight is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, one of the highest-ranked engineering colleges in the world. Its most famous student was none other than Albert Einstein.
After the city tour by bus, you say goodbye to your tour guide. A short stroll along the picturesque Limmat brings you to nearby Bürkliplatz. Embark on a scenic one-hour cruise on crystal-clear Lake Zurich past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Sit back and relax as you listen to compelling stories about the history of the city, the lake and the surrounding mountains over an audio guide app on your own device before ending the tour at Bürkliplatz.
Optional: Enhance your experience and discover one of the city’s top attractions with an independent visit to the FIFA Museum after the tour and explore the world of football through interactive exhibits, historic artifacts, and exciting displays. The museum offers a free audio guide in eight languages.
Includes
Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
Partly guided tour by a guide
Guided walking tour of the Old Town
Independent cruise on Lake Zurich with audio guide (via app on own device)
Admission to FIFA Museum (if option selected)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Important Information
- The route may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund