Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

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5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Zurich, Switzerland’s cultural hub, on a half-day tour including a half-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Begin with a guided coach tour past the National Museum, the financial district, and the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse. Explore elegant districts with stately mansions from bygone eras and admire the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg area.

Enjoy a half-hour scenic cruise across Lake Zurich, followed by a short walk along the lakeshore. Conclude with a visit to the renowned Lindt Home of Chocolate. Return to the city centre by public bus or tram, either with your guide or independently, using your 24-hour transport ticket to get familiar with Zurich’s excellent system.

For those who have selected the optional FIFA Museum ticket, continue your day with an independent visit to explore football’s history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and multimedia displays, experiencing iconic moments and legendary players at your own pace.

What's Included

  • Transportation by comfortable coach, public boat, and public transport
  • 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise (ticket included), then 15-minute walk to the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich (fare zones 110+150)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Bahnhofplatz
8001 Zürich, Switzerland

The tour ends at the Zurich Main Train Station (Zürich HB). Please note that the return journey is by public transport. After the visit to the chocolate museum, you can opt to go back to the city with the tour guide or stay longer at the museum and return individually.

What To Expect

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Zurich (pass by)

Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your 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 the view of picturesque Lake Zurich during a photo stop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zürichberg (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 over the Alps before heading to the university quarter, where you'll see Zurich's art museum and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology before entering the Old Town.
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Old Town

Next, take a picture stop in Zurich's Old Town (Altstadt), which dates back to medieval times. Marvel at the patriarchal guild houses, see the famous St. Peter church with Europe's largest clock-face and Fraumünster, one of Zurich's most popular churches known for Marc Chagall's stained glass windows.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Zurich

Embark on a half-hour sightseeing cruise on the picturesque Lake of Zurich.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lindt Home of Chocolate

After taking in the surrounding scenery from the water, enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The visit includes an interactive audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum with chocolate tasting and time for a coffee in the Lindt Café and some souvenir shopping in the world's largest chocolate shop.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zurich (pass by)

Your tour will conclude with a ride by public transport (bus, tram, or boat) to Zurich Main Station.
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FIFA Museum

Only if option selected: Continue your day with an independent visit to the FIFA Museum. Explore interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and multimedia displays that bring football’s history and iconic moments to life, while learning about legendary players and the sport’s rich heritage.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or a severe nut allergy
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: Will I get seasick on Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-3885CHOC

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transportation by comfortable coach, public boat, and public transport
  • 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise (ticket included), then 15-minute walk to the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich (fare zones 110+150)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • FIFA Museum ticket incl. audio-guide (when the option is selected)
  • Fully guided tour by a professional guide
  • Guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
  • Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, incl. ticket, audio-guide, and unlimited chocolate tasting
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour includes a 15 minutes leisurely stroll along the lake to reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or a severe nut allergy
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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