Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary: 11 Languages

Ride the Bahnhofstrasse and the lakeside in one round trip, stopping twice for the views.

A 100-minute bus tour of Zurich that departs from Sihlquai Bus Terminal and loops past Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, the old town, Grossmünster, Fraumünster and Lake Zurich with audio commentary in 11 languages. You board at a time that suits your schedule and stay seated while the guide narrates. Two photo stops let you step out for panoramic views of the lake and alpine peaks. No entry to churches or museums. This is a sightseeing pass-by, not a walking tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bahnhofstrassepassing by
2. Paradeplatzpassing by
3. Lake Zurich10m
4. Zurich Old Townpassing by
5. Grossmünster Churchpassing by
6. Fraumünster Church10m
7. National Museum Zurichpassing by

Zurich city sightseeing tour

• Start at Sihlquai Bus Terminal
• Listen to audio commentary onboard
• Pass Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
• Pass Paradeplatz banking center
• Photo stop at Hafen Enge lakeside
• View Zurich Old Town and guild houses
• Pass St. Peter, Grossmünster churches
• Photo stop near Fraumünster church
• Pass university quarter and Zürichberg villas
• Pass National Museum and end tour

The experience

The reinvented Trolley picks you up at Sihlquai Bus Terminal in central Zurich, and you choose when to start. Once aboard the air-conditioned bus, you tune into the audio guide in your language (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic or Hindi), and the route unfolds without a guide standing at the front. The commentary runs through the 100-minute loop, feeding you facts and context as the bus moves through the city.

The route crosses Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's famous shopping street, then heads to Paradeplatz, the banking center, and follows the lake. At Hafen Enge, the bus stops for 10 minutes so you can step out and photograph the panoramic views of snow-capped alpine peaks rising above the water. The tour passes through the old town with its guild houses, then rolls past three major churches, St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster: before a second 10-minute photo stop near Fraumünster (no entry to the churches themselves). You'll see the university quarter and the residential hillside of Zürichberg, pass the National Museum, and return to Sihlquai after roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.

Wifi is available on board, so you can stay connected during the ride. The bus is suitable for all fitness levels and infants can travel in a pram or stroller, though small children must sit on an adult's lap. This is a sightseeing loop, not a walking tour. You stay on the bus except for the two scheduled photo stops.

What’s included

• Transport by the reinvented Trolley.
• audio-guided commentary in 11 languages.
• two photo stops with panoramic views.
• wifi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:45, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 60

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich

Is this one for you?The fixed 100-minute loop means you see the main sights without building an itinerary: Bahnhofstrasse, the old town, three churches and the lake all fit into a single morning or afternoon, and the two photo stops break up the ride without requiring you to navigate or plan stops yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What languages does the audio guide offer on the Zurich City Tour?

The audio guide is available in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Hindi. You select your language when you board.

How long is the Zurich City Tour and when does it start?

The tour runs 100 minutes round trip. You choose a start time that suits your schedule when you book, and the bus departs from Sihlquai Bus Terminal in central Zurich.

Does the tour include entry to the churches and museums it passes?

No. The tour is a sightseeing pass-by. You see St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, the National Museum and other landmarks from the bus, but there is no entry to any of them.

Where does the Zurich City Tour stop for photos?

The bus makes two photo stops: a 10-minute stop at Hafen Enge by Lake Zurich for views of the alpine peaks, and another 10-minute stop near Fraumünster Church in the old town.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on the reinvented Trolley?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The bus is air-conditioned and suitable for all fitness levels.

What is included in the Zurich City Tour ticket?

The ticket includes transport on the reinvented Trolley, audio-guided commentary in your chosen language, and wifi on board. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.