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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

1,208 Reviews 4.24 out of 5 stars Based on 1,208 reviews collected by Cool Zurich and TripAdvisor | Zurich, Switzerland

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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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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

Fahre Horgen-Meilen

Travel along the 'Gold Coast' to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zurich (pass by)

Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends agian 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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Average 4.24 out of 5 stars based on 1,208 traveler reviews collected by Cool Zurich and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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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

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 02–04.11.2026 | 11–15.01.2027 | 18–22.01.2027 | 25–29.01.2027 | 01–05.02.2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
  • 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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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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