Zurich Itinerary - Tours and Activities
Updated: Mar 15
The largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is a global financial center despite its relatively low population. Below you'll find an array of things to do while visiting Munich. It is known for it luxurious lifestyles, high-end shopping, and fancy chocolates. Below are the top things to do while there.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Zürich City Tour by Ferry, Cable Car and Coach
Get to know Zürich and its surroundings on a 4-hour extended city tour. Visit the Old Town with its churches, walk along the beautiful River Limmat, then ride on the aerial cable car for a breathtaking view over Lake Zürich and the snow-covered Alps!
Duration
4.5 hours
Availability
Wednesday - Monday at 1pm
Price
$65 per person
Alternative
Zurich Tour Including Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate - $76 per person
Zurich: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour - $70 per person
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour - $14 per person
Zürich Historic District Tour - $29 per person
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum
Experience the world of chocolate with all your senses — from its history to its production and cultural significance. Find out fascinating facts about chocolate through multimedia exhibits, and benefit from unlimited chocolate tasting.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 10am - 5pm
Price
$16 per person
Alternative
Swiss Finance Museum - $11 per person
Roman-Irish Spa Ritual: Thermal Baths & Spa with Panoramic Views
Take a bath in the mystic cellar of the old Hürlimann brewery’s hundred-year-old vaulted stone walls and enjoy beautiful views of Zurich’s skyline from the rooftop thermal pool. Immerse yourself and let the distinctive architecture and unique building design take you to another world. The thermal water is drawn from the legendary “Aqui” springs, deep beneath the city of Zurich. This water is rich in valuable minerals and its soothing warmth promotes wellness and relaxation.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 9am - 9pm
Price
$63 per person
Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls
Spend the afternoon in northern Switzerland on a coach trip from Zürich. Travel through a scenic landscape of charming villages and visit Europe's largest waterfall. Go to the Belvedere Trail for breathtaking views and visit the town of Stein am Rhein.
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Tuesday and Friday at 1:15pm
Price
$75 per person
Alternative
Rhine Falls Tour - $61 per person
Rhine Falls and Best of Zurich City Full-Day Tour - $84 per person
Lucerne and Engelberg Full-Day Tour
Explore Lucerne and Engelberg on a full-day trip from Zurich. Visit the quaint mountain town of Engelberg and explore the monastery and dairy farm, or hike in the Alps.
Duration
9.5 hours
Availability
Sunday and Tuesday at 9:30am
Price
$78 per person
Alternative
Lucerne Day Tour - $67 per person
Lucerne Day Trip and Lake Lucerne Cruise - $97 per person
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour - $97 per person
Lucerne & Bürgenstock Tour - $122 per person
Berne Capital and Countryside Day-Trip - $239 per person
Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Tour
Discover one of Switzerland’s most attractive Alpine landscapes on a full-day tour to the idyllic Bernese Oberland to explore the Jungfrau mountain region. During leisure time, enjoy a scenic train ride between the resorts of Grindelwald and Interlaken.
Duration
12 hours
Availability
Monday and Saturday at 8am
Price
$102 per person
Alternative
Whitewater Rafting In Interlaken - $246 per person
Canyoning In Interlaken - $246 per person
Mount Rigi Winter Day Trip - $150 per person
Mount Rigi and Lucerne Summer Day Trip - $150 per person
Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn - $154 per person
Lucerne & Mt. Pilatus Mystic Mountain Tour - $167 per person
Jungfrau Glacier Panorama View - $157 per person
Grindelwald First Mountain Adventure - $216 per person
Mt Titlis – Eternal Snow & Glacie - $178 per person
Mount Titlis Snow Adventure Day Trip - $239 per person
Pub Crawl
Discover Zurich nightlife in a fun and entertaining way with other fellow participants! Tour guides will take you to different bars. At the last stop, you can spend the rest of the night and party away.
Duration
3 - 6 hours
Availability
Saturday at 9pm
Price
$28 per person
Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour
Take a chocolate walking tour of Zurich, and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectioners and chocolate producers. With a guide at your side, you’ll sample the signature Zurich sweet of Luxemburgerli, along with pralines and Champagne truffles. Learn about Swiss chocolate in the city, and check out some of the city’s landmarks such as the Grossmünster Church and Lindenhof.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Saturday at 11am
Price
$34 per person
Alternative
Chocolate Tasting Tuk-Tuk Tour - $97 per person
Zurich Tuk Tuk Tour with Hot Stone BBQ Feast and Wine - $115 per person
Sightseeing and Gourmet Food Tour - $141 per person
Zürich Food Tour - $87 per person
Munich Viktualienmarkt and Beyond Food Tour - $138 per person
Foxtrail
A Foxtrail is a mixture of sightseeing, scavenger hunt and escape game where the trail of the virtual fox has puzzles and hidden messages for you that have to be found and solved so that you can find the next post. But watch out the fox is very cunning now and then - but if you can't get any further, just call the free helpline and get back on track. You can only achieve your goal with team spirit, skill and intelligence! Choose from:
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday from 9am - 4pm
Price
$40 per person