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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour with Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour with Lake Zurich Boat Cruise

About this activity

St Peter's Church in Zurich has the largest clock face in Europe. Walk the medieval Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide, then sail Lake Zurich on an included 1-hour4 cruise.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Explore Zurich's medieval Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide
  • See St Peter's Church, home to the largest clock face in Europe
  • Admire Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and the charming lanes of Augustinergasse
  • Learn how Zurich's guilds, reformers, and traders shaped a modern global city
  • Sail Lake Zurich on an included 1-hour cruise with stunning Alpine views

Zurich rewards the curious — and this experience gives you two ways to explore it. Walk the medieval lanes of the Old Town with a Private Licensed Guide, then step aboard a cruise on Lake Zurich and let the city reveal itself from the water. Book your spot today.

Book your spot today and see Zurich from both land and water.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
German, English
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Rosotravel - Switzerland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • Included: Walking tour tailored to your pace and interests
  • Included: Private Walking Tour of Zurich's Old Town with Tickets for Lake Zurich Cruise
  • Included: Highlights and history of Zurich and its landmarks
  • Included: Tickets for a 1-hour cruise on Lake Zurich

Not included

  • Not included: Guide's service during the cruise

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Meet your Guide In front of the OMEGA Boutique Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse 48, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. Please do not enter the store. It’s only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

  2. Bahnhofstrasse

    45 min

    During this 3-hour experience we will show you the most important landmarks of Zurich’s Old Town and Lake! First, join our Private Local Guide on a 2-hour walking tour, starting at the elegant Bahnhofstrasse. Walk along Augustinergasse, a picturesque street known for its colorful and ornate bay windows, and see the small and charming Augustinerkirche.

  3. Grossmunster

    45 min

    Pass St Peter’s with the largest church clock in Europe, and the Gothic-style Fraumünster Church with a copper-topped spire. Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere of Munsterhof town square and cross the Limmat River to see the landmark Grossmünster cathedral with its iconic two towers.

  4. Limmatquai

    25 min

    Stroll along the Limmatquai promenade, pass the famous Café Bar ODEON, and reach the docking at the shore of Lake Zurich.

  5. Lake Zurich

    55 min

    As part of this exciting experience, we provide tickets for a 55-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. Your Private Guide will not accompany you on the boat tour, but they will provide all the necessary information you need to enjoy this adventure. The lake cruise sails via Wollishofen, Zollikon, Tiefenbrunnen and Zürichhorn, offering amazing views of the lush landscapes, and elegant lakeside villas. Audio guide is available in English and German to help you navigate the highlights and their history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your Guide In front of the OMEGA Boutique Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse 48, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. Please do not enter the store. It’s only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

  • Meet your Guide In front of the OMEGA Boutique Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse 48, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland. Please do not enter the store. It’s only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

  • Please provide the full name, surname, and date of birth of each participant at the time of booking.

  • Please arrive on time as delays may cause you to miss your cruise departure time.

  • This experience includes a guided 2-hour walking tour and pre-booked tickets for a 1-hour cruise.

  • The guide will not join you for the cruise. You will be escorted all the way to the pier/dock and given a cruise ticket with all the necessary information.

  • Bring warm clothes and don't get surprised by the chilly weather as it may be colder on the water than on the land. There will be snacks and drinks available to purchase on board.

  • For the best experience, groups are limited to 25 participants per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.

  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!

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