Zurich City & Lake Tour: Private Mercedes with Ferry Crossing

See Zurich's medieval heart and cross the lake on a single private day.

A private day tour of Zurich combines the city's Old Town with countryside and lakeside views, traveling in a luxury Mercedes with a dedicated driver-guide who customizes the route to your pace. You walk the cobblestone Altstadt past Grossmünster and Fraumünster, stop for photos at Lake Zurich, board a ferry to Horgen, and ride a cable car to Felsenegg before returning to your hotel. The tour runs 4.5 hours and suits travelers who want both culture and nature without the constraints of a group schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Zurich Old Town1h · entry included
2. Lake Zurich1h · entry included

Zurich city and countryside highlights

• Drive in comfortable vehicle
• Stop at Lake Zurich for photos
• Walk historic cobblestone lanes
• See Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches
• View St. Peter's church clock
• Explore Bahnhofstrasse boutiques
• Travel along Gold Coast to Meilen
• Board ferry across Lake Zurich
• Return drive to Zurich
• Hotel drop-off

The experience

How do you fit Zurich's medieval center and its surrounding landscape into a single morning or afternoon? A private Mercedes with a local driver-guide lets you move between them without the gaps a group tour builds in. You start in the Altstadt, walking the narrow cobblestone lanes past the twin towers of Grossmünster, the stained glass of Fraumünster, and St. Peter's church with its oversized clock face. The driver knows which streets stay quietest and where the light hits the facades best for photos. Then you drive to Lake Zurich for a stop at the shoreline (the water and the distant Alps fill the frame) before heading out along the Gold Coast toward Meilen.

The ferry crossing is the day's pivot point. You board at Meilen and cross the pristine waters to Horgen on the opposite shore, a transition that breaks up the drive and gives you the lake from the water rather than from the road. From Horgen, a cable car climbs to Felsenegg, a hilltop viewpoint where the city, the lake, and the surrounding farmland all sit visible at once. The return to Zurich is a private drive back to your hotel or wherever you choose to end the day. Because the itinerary is customizable, you can linger at any stop, skip a section if something else catches your interest, or adjust the timing to fit the rest of your schedule.

What’s included

• Ferry crossing on Lake Zurich.
• cable car ride to Felsenegg.
• professional driver-guide.
• luxury Mercedes transportation.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (included in the private tour with pickup option).
• full schedule customization.

Before you book

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

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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 12 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?Pick the pickup option if you're staying in central Zurich. Choose the meeting point option if you're based outside the city center or prefer to start from a specific landmark.

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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 (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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's actually inside the Altstadt that I'll see on foot?

Zurich Old Town centers on three landmark churches: Grossmünster with its twin spires, Fraumünster with Marc Chagall's stained glass windows, and St. Peter's, which has the largest church clock face in Europe. You walk the medieval cobblestone lanes between them, and the route also passes the luxury shops of Bahnhofstrasse, the city's main shopping street.

Can I customize which stops we visit, or is the route fixed?

The itinerary is fully customizable. Because you have a dedicated driver-guide and a private vehicle, you can adjust the route, spend extra time at any stop, or skip sections to fit your interests and the rest of your day in Zurich.

What if I don't want hotel pickup? Can I meet the driver somewhere else?

A private tour without pickup is available as an option at checkout. You can arrange to meet your driver-guide at a location of your choice in the city instead of having them collect you from your accommodation.