Why choose this Zurich tour ?
See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.
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What makes Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride a unique experience ?
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Your guide will talk about the city’s history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Enjoy a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich’s art museum.
Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich’s art museum.
Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city’s political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe — located on St Peter’s Church — and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
Travel along the ‘Gold Coast‘ to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
Continue your tour by traveling to Adliswil, where you’ll take a cable car up 2,630 feet (800 meters) to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends agian in central Zurich in the early evening.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 03.-21.03.2025/March 2026: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
- Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
- Guided Old Town walk
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best of Switzerland Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Zurich.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1062 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ”Best of Switzerland Tours”. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet.
If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
