Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

3.6 (29 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Join us on an exciting sightseeing tour of Zurich with its beautiful surroundings and explore all the city has to offer!

1. Our local guide will take you by bus to some of the most famous landmarks & attractions, such as Bahnhofstrasse, financial district, university quarter on the traces of its alumni Albert Einstein, and the noble Zürichberg district with unparalleled views. You will also enjoy a guided walk through the medieval alleys of the Old Town.

2. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and continue with a scenic drive along the Gold Coast to Meilen and cross Lake Zurich by ferry.

3. Ride the aerial cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint, where you'll take in breath-taking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps. This is a perfect tour for anyone who wants to see the very best of Zurich!

Experience the fantastic architecture, a rich Medieval history, scenic nature and modern side of the Zurich during this sightseeing tour by various means of transport.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 48 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Yo Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Multilingual Guide
Included: Guided Old Town Walk
Included: Aerial cable car to Felsenegg
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Ferry across Lake Zurich

Itinerary

Zurich

one hour

Explore best of Zurich during this tour.

✓ Highlights of Zürich incl. photo stop at Lake Zürich

✓ Financial district and University quarter

✓ Old town introduction walk incl. guild houses and churches

✓ Zürich's surroundings incl. Golden Coast

✓ Ferry ride crossing Lake Zürich

✓ Aerial cable car ride to viewpoint Felsenegg
Old Town

1 h 30 min Admission included

Guided Walking Tour of enchanting Old Town Zurich
Lake Zurich

30 min Admission included

Revel in marvelous views of brilliantly blue Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour and cross Lake Zurich by ferry
Felsenegg

1 h 30 min

Ride the aerial cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint and take in breathtaking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps.

Note: During maintenance of aerial cable car replaced by cogwheel railway to Dolder viewpoint.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich

Address (for GPS): Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 48005 Zürich

Check-in

Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “City Tours & Excursions”.

End point

Meeting Point: Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich

Address (for GPS): Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 48005 Zürich

Check-in

Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “City Tours & Excursions”.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From March 2nd to April 10th 2026 cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to the scheduled maintenance