Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

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Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Are you ready for a perfect mix of city, lake, and mountain?

An authentic experience using walking and public transportation?

Stunning viewpoints and hidden local spots? This WALKING TOUR is for you! It begins with a refined stroll through the Old Town.

Next, we trade streets for serenity with a graceful ferry ride across Lake Zurich, where the views do most of the talking and you just sit back and enjoy the moment.

To finish? A light ascent by cable car to a nearby hilltop, where panoramic views and fresh alpine air add a final touch of wow—because every good story deserves a beautiful ending.

Per request, wrap up your city tour with an unforgettable finale—an afternoon escape to the majestic Rhine Falls, where golden light meets thundering water. A perfect ending that turns a great day in Zurich into a truly spectacular experience. Ask your guide for details.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: WOW ZURICH TOURS

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

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Aerial cable car or a train ride to a local little mountain (Felsenegg or Üetliberg).
Included: Nice spots for great pictures and unforgettable memories
Included: Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Food and snacks
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Personal expenses and shopping

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min Admission included

We start the tour with a short funicular ride. The Polybahn takes us up from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology in just three minutes. Here you will enjoy superb views of the city and you will learn interesting facts about ETH, education, science, and innovation in Switzerland.
Old Town

2 hours

Discover the cultural and natural sides of Zurich during this 5 - 6 hours tour by walking in a small group and by using excellent public transport. Enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around we will focus on Bahnhofstrasse - Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive shopping avenues; Limmatquai - a vibrant dining area with many interesting Guild houses; Lindenhof - a former roman settlement and toll; St. Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster - famous for its Chagall Windows, Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich and the place where Reformation has begun; ETH - whose most famous former student and professor are Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize laureates; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution.
Lindenhof Hill

30 min

Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city. This glorious park has been known since the year 80 BC and is regarded as the origin of Zurich’s history. Thanks to its great view it’s also an ideal location for a great photo opportunity.
Lake Zurich

one hour Admission included

After the city tour and the short hike on the local little mountain, we are heading back to Zurich by boat. We will enjoy a 45 min cruise on Lake Zurich and talking about the chocolate while passing nearby Lindt Chocolate Factory and will admire one of the most expensive areas of the Lake Zurich, where celebrities as Tina Turner are living.
Felsenegg

one hour Admission included

After the city walking tour, we will continue with a journey to the local little mountain Uetliberg or Felsenegg to experience a short aerial cable car OR train ride and enjoy breathtaking views. This is a popular recreational area for the locals living in and around Zurich and offers incredible views overlooking Zurich, the lake, and the snow-capped Alps. We will experience a short hike on a special trail called "Planetweg" which represents our solar system on a reduced scale and will enjoy the fresh air of the beautiful forest before heading back to Zurich by boat.
Uetliberg

one hour

Uetliberg - "The Top of Zurich" is the alternative for Felsenegg, in case the weather conditions are not permitting to visit it or if the cable car is not operating due to technical maintenance.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 9:45AM

DEPARTURE POINT: front side of Swiss National Museum (LANDESMUSEUM) located 2 minutes away from Zurich Main Station (Zurich HB). The guide is meeting the guests next to the vertical panel "LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL".

Address: Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich

End point

The tour is ending at the Main Station Zurich.

Using your ticket

This is a WALKING TOUR, Ferry and Cable Car. Additionally an afternoon trip to Rhine Fall can be booked. Ask your guide for details.

Check-in at 9:40 AM

Departure is at 9:45 AM from LANDESMUSEUM (Swiss National Museum located at Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich). Swiss Punctuality is highly recommended.

Your guide will meet you next to the vertical panel LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL -MUSEO NAZIONALE holding an iPad and your name will be displayed on it.

Operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes, and bring an empty bottle for a water refill.

Tour duration: 5-6 Hours.

Ending point: Zurich HB

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking and public transportation use
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately: comfortable shoes for walking and water proof clothes in case of rain/snow. No umbrellas provided, please have your own.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Due to a good amount of walk the tour is not suitable for families with small children (under 6 years old)