Zürich Historic District Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Zurich has a beautiful, historic old town. Many of the buildings are several hundred years old. In small, private groups, we, two local residents, will guide you for about two hours through winding alleys and cosy squares, right across the old town on both sides of the Limmat river. We will visit places where you can feel the rich history of the city and which can only be reached via special access.
Additional Info
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
What To Expect
Ride with the unique cable car to a very spectaculary point of view
Point of view
Options
Zurich Historic District Tour
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
All Fees and Taxes
Tip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour of Zurich Historical District
Curiosity24541006166,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Alexander, was prompt, professional and fun! This was a tour filled with magical secrets of Zurich Old Town guided by a true local. We got to see Albert Einstein's locker at the technical University, the gorgeous churches and the lovely Chagall windows! We, also, saw Secret gardens and majestic views!
Super tour - behind the scenes in Zurich!
Peter S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophie was extremely thorough and thoughtful on her tour. She was very engaged with our small group. If you’re visiting and would like to get a behind the scenes view around the oldest parts of Zurich this is a great option! Both couples in our group enjoyed tremendously. Well done Sophie!!! From the Canadians!
Insightful Look into Zürich History
David B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Helps to know a little about Zürich and the Reformation in past centuries, but Sophie is wonderful in joining the dots and clearly passionate in sharing information with you.
Zurich City treasures
E8980CFpr,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Maria enabled us to experience many hidden treasures of Zurich not typically found in guide books that tourists can easily miss.
Excellent city tour of Zurich
Karen P,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From our first moment meeting Alexander, he was friendly and welcoming. He took us to many unique and interesting places around the old city center and provided us with a wealth of historical information. I especially appreciated that he paced himself based on our questions and needs. If you want to see beautiful Zurich from a local’s perspective, we highly recommend going on this tour with Alexander.
Great itinerary, a lot of...
Igor M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great itinerary, a lot of historical facts and fun stories about Zurich. We really enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone visiting Zurich.
Informative Tour of Old Town Zurich
sue u,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was super friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Old Town Zurich. Maria spoke both English and German and switched between languages so everyone could understand what we were looking at:) We had a very positive experience with Maria as our guide.
Great first stop in Zurich
Navigator64413317981,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to orient ourselves with Zurich the first day we arrived. We adjusted our schedule to see different aspects of the city after learning there were more interesting places to visit than we'd originally planned. Our tour through the universities showed us unexpected historical perspective. And, our tour guides pointed out some budget-friendly options for dinner!
Old town tour with many beautiful details
Eva-Maria M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With the night owl in the afternoon through the old town- very interesting, many beautiful details, courtyards, personalities and their stories, we liked it very much
A Thorough Historical Tour of Old Zurich
Jeff E,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a fantastic guide. We covered lots of ground and she pointed out many sites that were above street level that a casual walker would miss. Her wanderings led us through narrow alleyways that clearly showed her intimate knowledge of the city. Definitely good value for an expertly guided tour.
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