Zurich, Lindt Chocolate, Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein day tour
Walk Zurich's landmarks, boat to the base of Rhine Falls, and browse Switzerland's largest Lindt shop in one day
This 8.5-hour guided tour from Zurich or Lucern hotels covers four Swiss highlights: a city walk through Zurich's center, a close-up encounter with Rhine Falls by boat, a stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate south of the city, and a stroll through the medieval streets and 13th-century murals of Stein am Rhein. The pace follows the group's interests, and hotel pickup is included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Zurich, Rhine Falls, and Stein am Rhein
- Stroll Zurich city center
- Visit Grossmunster and Frauenmunster
- See St Peter's Church and Lindenhof
- Walk Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
- Drive to Lindt chocolate factory
- Shop at Lindt chocolate store
- Visit Rhine Falls viewing platforms
- Take boat ride at Rhine Falls
- Drive to Stein am Rhein
- Stroll medieval town and river
- Visit Hohenklingen castle for lunch
- Rhine Falls 1h 30m
- Lindt Home of Chocolate 45m
What’s included
- Bottled water.
- driver and guide.
- transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Typically Swiss Tours
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The experience
The day starts with a guided walk through Zurich's central areas, taking in Grossmünster, Frauenmünster, St. Peter's Church, Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse: the landmarks that frame the city's mix of commerce, history and culture. From there, the route heads north to Rhine Falls, where millions of gallons of water rush over a 100-meter span of rock. You can walk or take the elevator down to the viewing platforms, then board a boat to get directly into the spray and roar of the falls themselves. Boat admission runs 5–9 CHF on top of the 5 CHF platform entry.
After Rhine Falls, the tour swings 15 minutes south of Zurich to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, Switzerland's largest Lindt shop, stocked with hundreds of chocolate varieties at discounted prices: a practical stop for gifts and souvenirs. The finale is a short drive to Stein am Rhein, one of Switzerland's oldest towns on the Rhine, where 13th-century murals cover the medieval buildings. You'll have time to walk along the river and drive up to Hohenklingen castle for views of the town below. Lunch there is on your own.
Is this one for you?The tour runs at the pace of the group and covers four distinct sites across 8.5 hours, so it suits travelers who want to see multiple highlights of northern Switzerland in one day without arranging their own transport or planning stops.
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Top questions
What exactly happens at Rhine Falls? Can I get close to the water?
Rhine Falls has viewing platforms you reach by walking or elevator, and a boat takes you directly out into the spray at the base of the waterfall where the water crashes down. The boat crossing costs 5–9 CHF and the platform entry is 5 CHF, paid separately.
How much time do I spend at each stop?
The tour spends a couple of hours in central Zurich, then moves to Rhine Falls for close-up views and the boat ride. The Lindt chocolate shop gets browsing time, and Stein am Rhein rounds out the day with a riverside walk and the option to visit Hohenklingen castle for lunch and views.
What is Stein am Rhein like?
Stein am Rhein is a medieval town on the Rhine famous for the 13th-century murals painted directly on the facades of its old buildings. It's one of Switzerland's oldest towns, and the walk along the river and up to Hohenklingen castle gives views across the town and the surrounding landscape.
Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange it?
Lunch is not included in the tour price. At Stein am Rhein, you can eat at Hohenklingen castle or elsewhere in town on your own.
Where does the tour pick me up?
Hotel pickup is included from either your Zurich or Lucern hotel, with drop-off at the end of the day.
Zurich, Lindt Chocolate, Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein day tour
8h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 998 per person
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