Private Zurich tour: Bahnhofstrasse, Old Town & Lake Zurich

Two hours to see Zurich's financial heart, medieval core, and lakeside beauty in one private loop

A private two-hour tour of Zurich in a luxury Mercedes with a local driver-guide covers the city's main landmarks at your own pace. You drive down Bahnhofstrasse past historic bank headquarters, stop at Lake Zurich for Alpine views, walk Lindenhof hill for sweeping city vistas, and visit the Fraumünster, Grossmünster and St. Peter's churches. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the standard option, and the itinerary can be customized.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bahnhofstrasse30m · entry included
2. Lake Zurich30m
3. Lindenhof30m · entry included
4. Grossmünster Church30m · entry included

Zurich city highlights and Old Town tour

• Drive down Bahnhofstrasse
• Stop at Lake Zurich shore
• Walk through Old Town
• Ascend Lindenhof hill viewpoint
• Visit Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter’s Church
• Return to hotel or central drop-off

The experience

The tour starts with a drive down Bahnhofstrasse, where you pass boutique storefronts and the historic Paradeplatz banking district before heading toward the lake. The route takes in the financial and university quarters, giving you a sense of Zurich's role as Switzerland's economic center without requiring you to navigate the city yourself.

At Lake Zurich, you stop to photograph the waterfront and distant Alps, then walk the promenade past historic lakeside villas. From there you enter the medieval Old Town on foot, climbing Lindenhof hill for panoramic views of the Limmat River, guild houses and city spires. The walk connects three of Zurich's most recognizable churches: the Fraumünster with Marc Chagall's stained-glass windows, the twin-towered Grossmünster, and St. Peter's Church, which holds Europe's largest church clock face.

The two-hour timeframe means you move at a relaxed pace without rushing between stops. Your driver-guide is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages, and can adjust the route or timing to suit your interests. The tour ends with direct drop-off at your hotel or a central location you choose.

What’s included

• Private driver-guide throughout the tour.
• transportation in a luxury Mercedes Benz.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (in the Pickup option).
• full itinerary customization.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Swiss Epic Tours

Is this one for you?Book with pickup if your hotel is central Zurich and you want to avoid navigating the city yourself. Book without pickup if you prefer to start from a specific meeting point or have your own transport to the starting location. Either way, the two-hour window and private car let you cover the main landmarks without the pace or crowds of a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Lindenhof and why does the tour stop there?

Lindenhof is a hill in Zurich's medieval Old Town where you walk to reach sweeping panoramic views of the Limmat River, historic guild houses, and city spires. It's the vantage point that frames the Old Town's layout and architecture.

Can I see the Chagall windows at the Fraumünster on this tour?

Yes. The Fraumünster is one of the three main churches you visit, and the tour includes viewing Marc Chagall's celebrated stained-glass windows there.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you book the Private Tour with Pickup option. The Private Tour without Pickup option starts and ends at a central location you arrange.

What vehicle will I travel in?

You travel in a latest-model luxury Mercedes Benz with your private driver-guide for the full two hours.

Can I customize the stops or timing?

Yes. The tour includes full schedule customization, so your driver-guide can adjust the route, timing or focus based on your interests.