Felsenegg cable car over Zurich with city and lake views.
Aerial view of Lake Zurich and surrounding landscape from Felsenegg cable car.
Zurich cityscape with Limmat River, historic buildings, and distant Alps.
Zürich city center with Limmat River, historic buildings, and boats, Switzerland.
Ferry carrying cars on Lake Zurich during a sightseeing cruise.
Boats on Lake Zurich with cityscape and hills in the background, view from sightseeing cruise.

Zürich Guided Tour with Cable Car & Sightseeing Cruise, Zurich

Zurich
City Tours
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Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
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Explore Zürich's architectural splendor and natural beauty with this complete 4.5-hour guided tour, which includes an exciting cable car ride and sightseeing cruise in Zurich, Switzerland. Your journey begins on a comfortable air-conditioned coach as you explore the city’s major highlights, including Bahnhofstrasse—a prestigious shopping avenue—and enjoy scenic views of Lake Zürich. The tour also features stops at key attractions like the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the Zürich Museum of Art.

On this complete tour around Zurich, you'll transition from a comfortable coach ride to an exhilarating cable car and finally enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Zürich aboard a ferry.

Discover Zurich's Old Town with its historic charm as your journey takes you through famous landmarks such as Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter churches while exploring nature around the city.

Ascend to Felsenegg via an aerial cable car ride for spectacular views of Lake Zürich and the majestic Alps that surround it.

Savor a leisurely ferry cruise on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zurich as you navigate along its renowned 'Gold Coast'.

Did You Know? St. Peter's church boasts Europe’s largest clock-face, making it an architectural marvel in itself.

Admission to the Zürich, Switzerland tour lasting 4.5 hours

Access to an expert guide fluent in both Spanish and English

Entry on the aerial cable car ride

Ticket for a ferry journey of approximately 10 minutes (on the cruise)

Use of transportation via a comfortable coach

One carbon-balanced operation certified by myclimate

Meals

Drinks

Individual Costs

Felsenegg cable car over Zurich with city and lake views.

Felsenegg cable car over Zurich with city and lake views.

Your experience

This 4.5-hour tour is your ticket to experiencing all that Zurich has to offer, complete with its stunning architecture and natural beauty. Begin by meeting a fluent guide who will lead you through the city’s major attractions in an air-conditioned coach.

  • Visit the National Museum
  • Tour Bahnhofstrasse, known as one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues
  • Capture memories at Lake Zurich with a photo stop
  • Explore the university quarter and see both the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the Zürich Museum of Art

In the charming Old Town, take an introductory stroll past historic guild houses. Marvel at St. Peter church's impressive clock-face, Europe’s largest, along with the "Grossmünster" and "Fraumünster" churches featuring Marc Chagall’s stained glass windows.

Continue your journey to the “Gold Coast” in Meilen where you'll board a ferry across Lake Zurich towards Horgen. From Adliswil, start an exciting cable car ride—the only aerial one of its kind within Canton Zürich—to Felsenegg viewpoint. Here, enjoy stunning views over Zurich, the lake, and snow-capped Alps while breathing in fresh forest air before returning to your starting point.

Aerial view of Lake Zurich and surrounding landscape from Felsenegg cable car.

Aerial view of Lake Zurich and surrounding landscape from Felsenegg cable car.

Zurich cityscape with Limmat River, historic buildings, and distant Alps.

Zurich cityscape with Limmat River, historic buildings, and distant Alps.

Zürich city center with Limmat River, historic buildings, and boats, Switzerland.

Zürich city center with Limmat River, historic buildings, and boats, Switzerland.

Accessibility

    Prams/strollers are welcome on this tour.

    Additional Information

    • You may bring baggage along for the journey.
    • Good footwear is recommended due to a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill paths, particularly in winter conditions.
    • Please be aware that changes to the route might occur because of construction or public events without prior notice.

    Note: The Felsenegg cable car will close for maintenance from March 2nd to April 10th, 2026, with service provided by the Dolder cogwheel train instead during this period.

    Ferry carrying cars on Lake Zurich during a sightseeing cruise.

    Ferry carrying cars on Lake Zurich during a sightseeing cruise.

    Boats on Lake Zurich with cityscape and hills in the background, view from sightseeing cruise.

    Boats on Lake Zurich with cityscape and hills in the background, view from sightseeing cruise.

    Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure you have a spot on this popular 4.5-hour experience.

    Wear good shoes as the tour includes moderate uphill/downhill walking, especially important if visiting between March and April when Felsenegg is accessible by cable car.

    Schedule your visit to include nearby attractions like Grossmünster or Fraumünster churches for a more complete exploration of Zürich's Old Town after your guided tour.

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