Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Historic Munsterbruke bridge hangs over the Limmat in central Zurich. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.

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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: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Best of Switzerland Tours

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

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
Included: Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Included: Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
Included: Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Included: Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
Included: Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Zurich

Passing by

Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Bahnhofstrasse

Passing by

Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Lake Zurich

10 min

Enjoy a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum.
Zurichberg

Passing by

Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
Old Town

25 min

Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe, located on St Peter's Church, and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
Meilen

15 min

Travel along the picturesque Gold Coast by coach to Meilen, where you will board the ferry and cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
Felsenegg

40 min

Continue your tour to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
Zurich

Passing by

Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends again in central Zurich in the early evening.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

End point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

Using your ticket

We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet.

If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: On the following dates, the Felsenegg cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance: 2–4 November 2026; 11–15 January 2027; 18–22 January 2027; 25–29 January 2027; and 1-5 February 2027
Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections