Zurich: ETukTuk Old Town Tour with Local Guide

Three churches and a river, seen from a seat that moves slower than the crowds

You spend ninety minutes in an open-sided electric vehicle with a local guide, moving through Zurich's Old Town at a pace that lets you actually see Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter Church, and the Limmatquai waterfront without walking or navigating on your own. The guide provides live commentary on the city's history and neighborhoods as you go, and the small group size, up to four passengers, means you're not lost in a crowd.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zurich Old Town and landmarks

• Visit Zurich Old Town
• Pass by Grossmünster Church
• Pass by Fraumünster Church
• Pass by St. Peter Church
• Walk along Bahnhofstrasse
• See Paradeplatz
• View Lake Zurich and Limmatquai

The experience

Leaning back into the open sides of an eTukTuk, you're already moving differently through Zurich than the people on foot. The vehicle carries up to four passengers and takes ninety minutes to thread through the Old Town (the Altstadt that stretches along both banks of the Limmat River) stopping long enough at Grossmünster and Fraumünster to actually see what you're looking at instead of rushing past. Your driver is local and talks as you go, pointing out the twin towers of Grossmünster rising straight from the water, then the Chagall windows inside Fraumünster that most people miss because they're moving too fast to notice the light.

The route covers the neighborhoods around all three main churches: Grossmünster with its iconic silhouette, Fraumünster with those five stained-glass panels by Chagall, and St. Peter Church, which holds Europe's largest clock face. You'll pass Paradeplatz, the historic heart of Swiss banking, and roll down Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most expensive shopping streets, without having to walk it. The Limmatquai waterfront comes into view at the pace where you can actually absorb it instead of just breathing hard. Your guide fills in the gaps: the history, the stories about the neighborhoods, the things you'd miss on your own.

The eTukTuk itself is the point. It's electric, so there's no engine noise drowning out what your guide is saying. It's open on the sides, so the city air and the light hit differently than they would through a bus window. And it's small enough that you're not herded with thirty other people. It's just your group. If you're traveling with children under five, they ride free, though they count toward the four-passenger limit. Infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Your ninety-minute tour includes a private electric Tuk Tuk for your group of up to four passengers, live onboard commentary from a local driver and guide, and passage through Zurich's Old Town, past Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St.
• Peter Church, along Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmatquai waterfront.
• Specialized infant seats are available upon request.
• Children under five travel free.

Options for this experience

7 options

Tour at 10 am, lasting 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 10:00The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

3 pm tour, 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 15:00The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

Tour at 11 am, lasting 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 11:00The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

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1 pm tour, 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 13:001 pm CityTour, 90 minutes: The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

7 pm tour, 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 19:00The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

2 pm CityTour, 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 14:00CityTour, 90 minutes: The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

4 pm CityTour, 90 minutesGuide in English or German · 16:00CityTour, 90 minutes: The eTukTuk “Best of Zurich” tour takes you through the charming Old Town and past the city's best-known sights.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 24

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by eTukTuk Schweiz GmbH

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Zurich's main landmarks and neighborhoods without walking or navigating on your own. The ninety-minute duration and small group size mean you move at a pace where your guide's commentary actually lands, and the open-sided vehicle keeps you connected to the city instead of sealed behind glass.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (2 to 5 years).

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.

How long is the eTukTuk tour?

The tour lasts ninety minutes and covers the Old Town, three main churches, Bahnhofstrasse, and the Limmatquai waterfront.

How many people can fit in one eTukTuk?

Each vehicle holds up to four passengers. Children under five travel free but are counted toward the passenger limit.

Do I need to walk a lot on this tour?

No. You stay in the eTukTuk for the entire ninety minutes. The vehicle stops at key landmarks, but you view them from your seat.

What churches are included?

The tour passes Grossmünster, Fraumünster (which has the famous Chagall windows), and St. Peter Church, which has Europe's largest clock face.

Is the eTukTuk covered or open?

The eTukTuk is open-sided, so you experience the city air and light directly while staying seated.

Can I book a private eTukTuk for my group?

Yes, the tour is private for your group of up to four passengers. The vehicle is not shared with other groups.