Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour

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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! Our local guide will take you by bus to some of the most famous landmarks and attractions, such as Bahnhofstrasse and the financial district, the 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.

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. You'll also 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!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
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 (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public Ferry to cross the Lake Zürich
Included: Guided Zurich Old Town Walk
Included: Fully Guided Tour by Multilingual Professional Guide
Included: Aerial Cable Car to Felsenegg View Point
Included: Comfortable AC Bus Coaches for the Transportation

Itinerary

Zurich

2 hours

Experience the best of the city with our guide.

✓ Highlights of Zürich incl. photo stop at Lake Zürich

✓ Financial district and University quarter

✓ Old town introduction walk incl. guild houses and churches
Lake Zurich

one hour

Zürich's surroundings incl. Golden Coast

Ferry ride crossing Lake Zürich
Felsenegg

1 h 30 min

Aerial cable car ride to viewpoint Felsenegg

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 is located at Zurich Bus Station Sihlquai 29, 8005 Zürich, near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until road turns right. Follow road for 50 meters to find Sihlquai Bus Station across from Starbucks, check in at counter in Green & Yellow color

End point

Meeting point is located at Zurich Bus Station Sihlquai 29, 8005 Zürich, near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until road turns right. Follow road for 50 meters to find Sihlquai Bus Station across from Starbucks, check in at counter in Green & Yellow color

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; 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