Zurich: Lindt Chocolate Museum & Lake Cruise with Old Town Walk

The Lindt Museum, a Lake Crossing & Zurich's Medieval Heart in One Day

You board a ferry across Lake Zurich, walk to the Lindt chocolate museum for an audio tour and unlimited tasting, return by bus to Bahnhofstrasse, then join a guided walk through the Old Town's medieval streets and churches, finishing at Lindenhof Hill for the city's best view. All transport passes and museum entry are included, and the small-group pace means you're not rushing between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Zurich1h · entry included
2. Bahnhofstrasse20m
3. Zurich Old Town1h
4. Lindenhof20m

Lake cruise, chocolate tour, and city walk

• Relaxing ferry ride on Lake Zurich
• Walk to LINDT Home of Chocolate
• Audio tour and unlimited chocolate tasting
• Bus ride back to Zurich
• Visit Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
• Walking tour of Zurich Old Town
• View from Lindenhof Hill vantage point

The experience

The ferry horn sounds as you step aboard on Lake Zurich, and the city slides away behind you. An hour on the water gives you room to breathe: the guide talks through Zurich's story while you watch the shoreline shift, or you just stand quiet with a coffee and let the light change on the water. It's the kind of opening that settles you into the day instead of rushing you through it. By the time you dock in Kilchberg, you're already thinking slower.

Then comes the walk to Lindt Home of Chocolate. Just ten minutes, but it builds the anticipation. Inside, the audio tour moves you through the whole story: cocoa arriving in Europe, the Swiss pioneers who figured out how to make it smooth, the machines that still turn beans into chocolate in front of you. And then the tasting. Unlimited. You move through the rooms trying different bars, and it's not rushed or curated. You eat what you want, as much as you want. The tour includes the entry ticket and the audio guide, so there's no line, no separate payment, no figuring out what's included once you're there. A 15-minute bus ride brings you back to Zurich proper, dropping you at Bahnhofstrasse, the shopping street that runs like a spine through the center.

The walking tour of the Old Town takes about an hour and doesn't meander. You see Fraumünster with its Chagall windows (the light through them is the real thing, not a photo), and Grossmünster, where the Reformation started in Switzerland. Your guide points out the Guild Houses along Niederdorf, the narrow streets where restaurants spill onto the cobbles. Then you climb to Lindenhof Hill, a former Roman settlement that sits above everything. From there you see the whole Old Town at once: the river, the churches, the roofs, the way the city actually fits together. The view is the kind that makes you understand why people stay in a place.

The 24-hour transport pass is included, so the ferry, the bus back from the chocolate museum, and the tram to get around the Old Town are all already paid for. Small groups mean you're not herded. There's room to ask questions or step away for a photo. The whole thing runs as one connected day, not a list of separate stops you have to piece together yourself.

What’s included

• One-hour Lake Zurich ferry with introduction.
• 10-minute walk to Lindt Home of Chocolate.
• self-guided audio tour of the chocolate museum.
• unlimited chocolate tasting.
• 15-minute bus ride back to central Zurich.
• express one-hour walking tour of the Old Town including Fraumünster, Grossmünster, and Niederdorf.
• visit to Lindenhof Hill for city views.
• 24-hour public transport pass for all ferry, bus, and tram rides.
• restroom facilities on board the ferry.
• small-group format.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to WednesdayDeparts at 12:00Last departure this season: 10 Jan 2027

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WOW ZURICH TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Zurich's main sights (the chocolate museum, the lake, the medieval center) in one organized day without arranging tickets, transport, or timing yourself. The included pass and pre-booked entry mean you skip the planning and the lines.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Under 6: they 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. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the Lake Zurich ferry ride?

One hour. It includes a short introduction to Zurich and Switzerland, with time for photos or to grab a drink on board.

What's included in the Lindt Home of Chocolate visit?

Entry ticket, self-guided audio tour, and unlimited chocolate tasting. No separate payment needed once you're inside.

Is the 24-hour transport pass really included?

Yes. Ferry, bus, and tram rides throughout the day are all covered by the pass included in the tour price.

How long does the Old Town walking tour take?

About one hour. It covers Fraumünster, Grossmünster, the Guild Houses of Niederdorf, and ends at Lindenhof Hill.

What's the walk from the ferry dock to the chocolate museum like?

Ten minutes, mostly flat. It's a short transition between the ferry and the museum, not a separate hike.

How many people are in the group?

Small groups. The exact size isn't fixed, but the tour is designed to keep numbers low so you're not in a large crowd.

Do I need to book in advance?

Solo travelers should contact the operator to check availability before booking.

What should I wear for the ferry?

Comfortable walking shoes for the Old Town section. The ferry is relaxed, but you'll be on your feet for the walking tour and the climb to Lindenhof Hill.