Zürich Guided Tour with Cable Car & Sightseeing Cruise

If you're looking to explore Zürich, with its austere architectural beauty and beautiful natural surroundings, this 4.5-hour tour pretty much covers it all. Meet your expert guide, and board a comfortable air-conditioned coach to explore the major highlights of the city. Pass by the National Museum, towards Bahnhofstrasse - one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. Enjoy a photo stop at the stunning Lake Zürich, before heading towards the university quarter, to see the famed Swiss Federal Institute of Technology as well as the Zürich Museum of Art.

Enter the charming Old Town, and enjoy a pleasant introductory stroll past patriarchal guild houses. See St. Peter church (Europe's largest clock-face is here), the "Grossmünster" church, and the "Fraumünster" church with the stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Head out of the city and travel along the “Gold Coast” to Meilen. This is where you board a ferry and cross the crystal-clear waters of Lake of Zürich to Horgen. Move on to Adliswil for the best part of your city tour: a cable car ride! In fact, this is the only aerial cable car in the Canton of Zürich to the viewpoint of Felsenegg. Fall in love with the incredible views overlooking Zürich, the lake, and the snow-capped Alps from here. Breathe in the fresh air of the beautiful forest before heading back to Zürich.

Zürich Guided Tour with Cable Car & Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the highlights of Zürich on this comprehensive guided tour that includes a comfortable bus ride, an aerial cable car journey to Felsenegg, and a scenic ferry cruise along Lake Zürich's 'Gold Coast'. This full-day adventure covers approximately 15 kilometers, taking you through Old Town Zurich with stops at Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter churches. The tour operates daily from April 1st to October 31st, lasting around seven hours in total. Audio guides are available in five languages: German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Guests will also have access to the Felsenegg cable car station and a sightseeing ferry ride on Lake Zurich. The tour is wheelchair accessible with prior notice and includes all necessary transfers between locations.

Explore Grossmünster Church

Your tour stops at Grossmünster, one of Zürich's most iconic landmarks built in 1893 after a renovation that restored the original Romanesque structure dating back to 1045. The church stands tall with its two imposing towers reaching up to 62 meters each. Inside, visitors can admire impressive stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti and Jörg Immendorff, alongside the tomb of Ulrich Zwingli who played a crucial role in Swiss Reformation history from 1523-1531. Tourists typically spend about half an hour here, exploring both exterior and interior features. Unlike other churches that focus solely on religious ceremonies, Grossmünster is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Admire Fraumünster Church

Your tour continues to the Fraumünster church where guests can marvel at stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall in 1970. This Romanesque-style building was originally founded as a convent in 853 AD and later transformed into a parish church after its closure in 1524 during the Protestant Reformation. Fraumünster's nave measures approximately 60 meters long, offering ample space for worshipers and tourists alike. Visitors usually spend about 30 minutes here, appreciating both historical architecture and contemporary artistry. Unlike other churches that primarily serve religious functions, Fraumünster is celebrated for its artistic contributions to Zürich.

Experience St. Peter's Church

Your tour takes you next to St. Peter’s church where guests can see Europe's largest clock face measuring 8.7 meters in diameter. This landmark was first constructed between the years of 1230 and 1460, with significant restorations occurring from 1952-1954. The tower itself rises to a height of 90 meters, offering panoramic views of Zürich's skyline when visitors ascend it. Tourists typically spend about 45 minutes here, exploring the church interior and climbing up for breathtaking vistas. Unlike other churches that focus on religious services alone, St. Peter’s is notable for its impressive clock mechanism and historical importance.

Tour Highlights

• Tour highlights of Zürich with comfortable bus ride
• Aerial cable car ride to Felsenegg with incredible views of Alps and Lake Zurich
• Sightseeing cruise on pristine waters of Lake Zurich along Gold Coast route
• Audio guides in five languages including German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
• Accessible tour options available for wheelchair users upon request
• Explore Grossmünster church built between 1045 and 1893 with impressive stained glass windows by Augusto Giacometti and Jörg Immendorff
• Admire Fraumünster church founded in 853 AD featuring Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows from 1970

Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and culture seekers, this guided tour provides an immersive experience of Zürich's landmarks through a combination of land and water travel. The seven-hour format allows you to explore Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter’s church, Felsenegg, and Lake Zurich, giving you unparalleled insights into the city's rich history while enjoying its natural beauty.