From Zurich: Europe's Largest Falls and Medieval Village by Train

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About this activity

Discover two of northern Switzerland’s most iconic destinations on this small-group day tour from Zurich, travelling the Swiss way by train. Enjoy a relaxed journey with no traffic and beautiful scenic views along the route.

Start at Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with a boat ride (Mar–Oct) or panoramic viewing platforms (Nov–Feb).

Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming medieval town, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to have lunch or explore at your own pace.

Small group experience with local guide
Travel by train like a local — scenic, stress-free, no traffic
Rhine Falls with boat ride (Mar–Oct) or viewpoints (Nov–Feb)
Schaffhausen guided visit with free time

Day Trips Private and Luxury Rail Tours Ports of Call Tours Water Tours Culture Shore Excursions Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Switzerland Viva Tours

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Rhine Falls Boat tour (from March to October) & Panoramic platform ticket (from November to February
Included: Guided tour in Schaffhausen
Included: Local Guide
Included: Train tickets 2nd class

Not included

Not included: Drinks & Food
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Zurich

one hour

Your adventure begins as we meet you at Zurich main train station, where we’ll set off together by train. From there, we’ll head straight to the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can take in the breathtaking views and feel the power of the cascading water up close.
Rhine Falls

one hour Admission included

At the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, your experience varies by season. From March to October, a short boat tour is included, taking you right up close to the powerful cascades for an unforgettable, immersive view of the falls. From November to February, the visit focuses on the panoramic viewing platforms, where you can admire the falls from different perspectives. In both cases, all tickets are included.
Stop 3

2 hours

Your Schaffhausen experience begins with a guided walking tour of approximately 1.5 hours, where you’ll discover the charm of the historic old town, its medieval streets, and unique architectural details.

After the guided portion, you’ll enjoy around 2 hours of free time to relax, have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and stroll through the town at your own pace before continuing your journey.
Zurich

one hour

After an unforgettable half-day of sightseeing, we travel back to Zurich by train. Sit back and relax as we make the journey together, with a convenient arrival at Zurich main train station, where your experience comes to a close.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at Zurich HB (main train station), in front of the Burger King /Il Baretto located inside the station near Gate 18/16. If you have any difficulties finding the meeting point, please call us.

End point

Your guide will meet you at Zurich HB (main train station), in front of the Burger King /Il Baretto located inside the station near Gate 18/16. If you have any difficulties finding the meeting point, please call us.