Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to enjoy the nearby nature oases and to relax on a ferry cruise? This is the tour that offers you a good introduction to Zurich, great photo opportunities, and a 90-minute cruise on Lake Zurich.
SUMMER (April - October) tour starts 9:45 AM at LANDESMUSEUM (Museumstrasse 2);
WINTER (November - March) tour starts at 11:45 AM at LIMMATHOF Hotel (Limmatquai 142).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
What To Expect
After a short funicular ride, we will reach Polyterasse, the place where the tour begins. After a short introduction to the city, you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Old Town and the Alps.
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that offers glorious views of the Old Town, Grossmünster, City Hall, the Limmat river, the University of Zurich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
Options
2025 City and Cruise
Winter and Summer Walking Tour Starting points: Swiss National Museum, Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland UBS Polybahn, Limmatquai 144, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
What‘s Included
Unforgettable memories and great photo opportunities
Ticket for the Ferry cruise on Lake Zurich
Ticket for funicular ride.
Local licensed guide
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zurich in a day, this is a must!
Melissa S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband was in Zurich for business and I tagged along this trip. I was here for one day and wanted to get a feel of Zurich. This excursion definitely fit the bill! Our guide was Greg and he was very knowledgeable and sprinkled his facts with humor. You see Zurich from many different vantage points. By way of the streets, the water and a mountain. It is a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle if you are doing this in the summer. I can’t recommend this enough!
Hard to Imagine Worse Customer Service
jballdredge,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I cannot speak to the quality of the tours, but it is hard to imagine worse customer service. In response to an issue I raised (see below), WOW Zurich Tours (David Orelli), literally told me in one message that I was stupid and later sent a message dripping with sarcasm. The issue? I asked Viator (the company used to book the tour) for a refund because the meeting location it listed for me and the one it listed for the tour operator were different, causing us to miss each other. The booking confirmation, reminder email, and in-app “How to Get There” tab all noted meeting at location A. Unfortunately, the tour guide was at location B, which was where the Viator app told him he should be. (I know this because the tour guide sent me a screenshot.) In other words, this was not the tour operator’s fault; it was the result of some sort of disconnect in Viator’s system. Nevertheless, Viator did not want to accept responsibility so it asked WOW Zurich Tours to issue a refund. That resulted in WOW Zurich Tours messaging me about my supposed stupidity. I would like to believe that David is just having a bad day, but if his behavior is representative of WOW Zurich Tours’ treatment of customers, beware.
A disconnect between the...
Brent A,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00A disconnect between the information Viator provided to me and the information it provided to the tour operator resulted in both thinking different places were the meeting location. The tour operator says it is not responsible and I have not received a refund. I sent a screenshot of the meeting location visible to me in the Viator app and a photo at the location at the appointed time. The tour operator showed me a screenshot with my name and a completely different meeting location. How does that even happen? I was disappointed to miss the tour despite arriving early. Viator has been good in the past, but this mess up makes me wonder whether I can trust Viator next time.
Great tour!!
William A,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome tour to take if you only have time for one while in Zurich. Vanessa was an outstanding guide and I learned a ton through the whole day!!
Definitely worthwhile
Rochelle G,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very informative and we learnt a lot. Wasn’t overbearing with dates etc, just interesting facts about Zürich and Switzerland, while walking around town. Ferry ride was a great way to finish. Definitely a must do.
Zurich tour
Tatum B,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and got to see Zürich all in one day! Great tour guide and simple process to book it.
Wonderful!
5peggyl,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the small group and not having to use headphones. Our tour guide was wonderful. He added a lot of humour which we thoroughly enjoyed. He answered any questions that we asked. Good mix with walking and than the river cruise
Great Tour!
R8916VZterryc,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an enjoyable and amazing tour with a witty, knowledgeable, and informative guide. We would highly recommend the tour!
Patrick and Tyler were...
Nicole D,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick and Tyler were amazing and made this trip worthwhile! Would highly recommend this trip!!!!! !
Train tram boat bus and bit of walking
Margaret M,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots to see and do on this tour!! Fun and informative tour guide! Highly recommend 🩷 see much of the expected and unexpected!
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