Zurich tour with Lake Zurich cruise and Lindt chocolate visit

Walk Zurich's cobblestone lanes, float past Alpine views, then taste Swiss chocolate at its source.

A private guided tour of Zurich combines the Old Town's churches and riverside lanes with a 25-minute boat cruise on Lake Zurich and a visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you taste premium chocolates and learn the history behind them. The guide speaks your chosen language (English, Spanish or German), pickup is included, and the itinerary is tailored to your pace. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller. The vehicle is air-conditioned and WiFi is available on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lindenhofpassing by
2. Zurich Old Town1h · entry included
3. Fraumünster Churchpassing by
4. Lake Zurich30m · entry included

Explore Zurich Old Town and Lake Zurich

• Visit Zurich Old Town churches
• See Zurich Main Station
• Walk through Lindenhof district
• Stroll Zurich Old Town streets
• Pass by Fraumünster Church
• Walk along Bahnhofstrasse shopping street
• Enjoy 25-minute Lake Zurich cruise
• Visit Lindt Home of Chocolate

The experience

The tour starts in Zurich's Old Town, where your guide leads you through the 19th-century cobblestone lanes that wind along the River Limmat. You'll visit the Fraumünster Church and other principal churches: Grossmünster, Wasserkirche and St. Peter's: each with its own place in the city's history. The route takes you to Lindenhof, a hilltop square with open-air chess boards and panoramic views over the city, then down to Bahnhofstrasse, the luxury shopping street that runs from the Main Station. The guide shapes the pace to what suits you, and the private format means the stops and timing are yours to adjust.

Next comes a 25-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. You board from the city center and float out across the water with views of the Alps rising beyond the shoreline. The boat is air-conditioned, bottled water is provided, and WiFi is available if you want to stay connected. This is the breathing space in the day: the moment between the walking and what comes next.

The final stop is Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you step into the production story of Swiss chocolate. The museum walks you through Lindt's history and the raw ingredients (cocoa and others) that go into premium chocolate. The real draw is the tasting: you sample a variety of Lindt creations, and the on-site shop lets you take home whatever catches your taste. Private transportation picks you up and drops you off, so the logistics of moving between stops are already arranged.

What’s included

• Private transportation between all stops.
• entry to Lindt Home of Chocolate with chocolate tastings.
• a 25-minute Lake Zurich boat cruise.
• a live guide in your chosen language.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.
• and air-conditioned vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the itinerary and pace are tailored to you rather than locked to a group schedule. Choose it if you want to linger at a church, skip a stop, or adjust the timing on the fly: the guide and driver work around your preferences, not the other way around.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

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

What churches and landmarks do I see in Zurich's Old Town on this tour?

The Old Town walk includes Fraumünster Church, Grossmünster, Wasserkirche and St. Peter's, plus Lindenhof square with its hilltop views and Bahnhofstrasse, the main shopping street running from Zurich Main Station.

How long is the boat cruise on Lake Zurich?

The Lake Zurich cruise lasts 25 minutes and departs from the city center, offering views of the Alps across the water.

What happens at Lindt Home of Chocolate?

You tour the museum to learn Lindt's history and see the raw ingredients used in chocolate production, then taste a variety of premium Lindt chocolates. The on-site shop sells fine chocolates to take home.

Is transportation included, and do I need to arrange my own way between stops?

Private transportation is included throughout the tour, so pickup, dropoff and all movement between the Old Town, the boat, and Lindt Home of Chocolate are arranged for you.