Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
Overview
The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history.
What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town – people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis.
On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute.
This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.
What's Included
- Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems
- Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town
- Tour guide with extensive knowledge
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No entry to the Fraumünster Church
Meeting Location
Hauptbahnhof
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Münsterhof
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
What To Expect
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Zürich Tourist Information (pass by)
Bahnhofstrasse (pass by)
Lindenhof Hill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fraumunster Church (pass by)
Niederdorf
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Grossmunster (pass by)
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (German & English)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Zurich customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems.
- Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town.
- Tour guide with extensive knowledge.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- No entry to the Fraumünster Church.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zurich Old Town Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zurich Old Town Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Zurich. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems
- Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town
- Tour guide with extensive knowledge
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- No entry to the Fraumünster Church
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (German & English)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
