Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
  • Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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What To Expect

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Zurich (pass by)

Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
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Bahnhofstrasse (pass by)

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.
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Lake Zurich

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zurichberg (pass by)

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.
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Old Town

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.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meilen

Travel along the picturesque Gold Coast by coach to Meilen, where you will board the ferry and cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Felsenegg

Continue your tour to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zurich (pass by)

Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends again in central Zurich in the early evening.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3885SW301ZHR

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
  • Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please note: On the following dates, the Felsenegg cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance: 2–4 November 2026; 11–15 January 2027; 18–22 January 2027; 25–29 January 2027; and 1-5 February 2027
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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