Zurich Walking Tour, Lake Cruise & Cable Car Highlights
Zurich tour: walk Old Town, cable car, and boat ride for diverse city views in one day
This 5–6 hour guided tour combines a walking tour of Zurich's Old Town, a cable car ride to Felsenegg with panoramic views, and a 45-minute lake cruise on Lake Zurich. A live English-speaking guide leads a small group through Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, St. Peter Church and the Grossmünster, then takes you by cable car to a local mountain where you walk the Planetweg trail before returning to the city by boat. Children are welcome from age 6. The tour includes public transport, the cable car and the cruise.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Zurich city and surroundings
- Guided walking tour in Old Town
- Visit Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz
- See Limmatquai and Lindenhof
- Admire St. Peter Church and Fraumünster
- Explore Grossmünster and ETH Zurich
- Visit Swiss National Museum and Lenin's house
- Cable car ride to Felsenegg
- Hike on Planetweg trail
- Boat cruise on Lake Zurich
- View Lindt Chocolate Factory and luxury homes
- Zurich Old Town 3h
- Felsenegg Entry included 2h
- Lake Zurich Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town with a live English-speaking guide.
- cable car ride to Felsenegg.
- short walk on the Planetweg trail.
- 45-minute cruise on Lake Zurich.
- all public transportation between stops.
Times
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Operated by WOW ZURICH TOURS
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The experience
The day starts in Zurich's Old Town, where your guide walks you through the neighborhoods that shaped the city. You'll pass Bahnhofstrasse (one of the world's most expensive shopping streets), and Limmatquai, a historical quarter lined with guild-era buildings. The route takes in Lindenhof, a hillside with views over the Old Town and the remains of a Roman castle, then moves to St. Peter Church, whose clock face is the largest in Europe. You'll see the Grossmünster, where the Reformation began, and the Fraumünster with its Marc Chagall windows. The guide points out the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, where Albert Einstein taught, and the house where Lenin lived before returning to Russia.
After the walking portion, you take a cable car up to Felsenegg, a local mountain that opens onto views of Zurich, Lake Zurich, and the snow-capped Alps on clear days. At the top, you walk a short trail called the Planetweg, which maps the solar system on a reduced scale through the forest. This is a popular spot for locals seeking fresh air and space away from the city center.
The return journey is by boat: a 45-minute cruise across Lake Zurich where the guide talks about the Lindt Chocolate Factory as you pass it and points out one of the lake's most expensive residential areas. Public transport is included throughout, so you move between stops without arranging your own tickets.
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want walking, water, and mountain views in one outing. The small group size keeps the pace conversational on foot and the cable car and ferry less crowded than larger tours.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 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.
What exactly is the Planetweg trail at Felsenegg?
The Planetweg is a short walking trail on Felsenegg that represents the solar system on a reduced scale, letting you move through the forest while learning about the planets and enjoying the alpine air.
How long is the boat ride on Lake Zurich?
The cruise lasts 45 minutes and takes you back toward Zurich after the cable car and mountain portion, passing landmarks like the Lindt Chocolate Factory along the way.
Will I need to buy my own public transport tickets?
No, public transportation is included in the tour, so the guide handles the transport between the Old Town, the cable car station, and the boat dock.
What are the main stops in Zurich's Old Town?
The walking tour covers Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, Lindenhof, St. Peter Church with Europe's largest clock face, the Grossmünster, the Fraumünster with Chagall windows, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
How much walking is involved?
The tour is 5–6 hours total and combines walking through the Old Town with a cable car ride, a short hike on the Planetweg trail, and a boat cruise, so you'll be on your feet for portions but also sitting during the cable car and cruise.
Zurich Walking Tour, Lake Cruise & Cable Car Highlights
6h · EN
from US$ 108 per person
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