Zurich Tours and Activities
Zurich's medieval charm contrasts with its modern design. Stroll along the Limmat River and explore the vibrant art scene or dive into Swiss gastronomy at local cafés. Discover activities that connect the past and present as you plan your visit.The best Zurich tour packages
With iconic sites like Lake Zurich and the Old Town, the city invites exploration. Experience local life at the lively Zurich Hauptbahnhof market, a hub of Swiss delicacies.
11.5 hours
4.68 (1634)
Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich
$361.16
4.6 (1806)
From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride
$145.84
9.5 hours
4.5 (1927)
Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
$227.83
4.5 (1855)
From Zurich: Swiss Ski Experience in the Jungfrau Region
$370.89
12 hours
4.62 (1341)
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland
$367.64
6 hours
4.87 (670)
Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
$113.59
4.4 (1237)
Half Day Tour of Zürich with Lindt Home Of Chocolate Visit & Sightseeing Cruise
$100.58
4.5 (899)
Day Trip From Zürich to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
$67.89
7.5 hours
4.09 (1706)
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich
$115.22
9.5 hours
4.63 (688)
Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise
$227.83
4.5 (826)
From Zürich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip
$135.78
5.3 hours
4.53 (687)
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
$103.56
4.4 (836)
From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip
$357.06
4.5 hours
4.15 (1190)
Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
$82.85
4.5 (654)
From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise
$221.28
4.1 (1227)
2-Hour Zürich Sightseeing Bus Tour
$42.75
5.3 hours
4.21 (978)
Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
$103.56
4.1 (998)
Zürich Guided Tour with Cable Car & Sightseeing Cruise
$80.46
10 hours
4.69 (364)
From Zurich Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Swiss Alps
$277.67
2 hours
4.48 (467)
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
$31.55
4.3 (576)
Full-Day Guided Tour of Bern from Zürich with Biscuit & Cheese Tasting
$289.17
4.1 (776)
From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg
$95.55
3.5 hours
4.93 (232)
Zurich Food Tour of 10 Local Delicacies with Cheeses & Chocolates
$156
2 hours
4.97 (214)
City tour Zurich with the city whispers from CHF 21.00
$88.35
6 hours
4.89 (226)
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
$112.33
12 hours
4.5 (361)
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich
$139.81
1.5 hours
4.84 (217)
Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour - with Cheese Fondue and Wine
$176.07
2 hours
4.92 (194)
Zurich Private Customizable Guided Walking Tour
2 hours
4.88 (193)
Zürich Historic District Tour
$41.65
4.5 (290)
Swiss Travel Continuous Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
$306.77
4.1 (481)
From Zürich: Day Trip to Rhine Falls, Black Forest & Titisee
$100.58
3.8 hours
4.21 (405)
Rhine Falls Coach Tour incl. entry tickets from Zurich
$69.9
9 hours
4.95 (155)
Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich
$1136.11
9.5 hours
4.34 (293)
Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride
$194.18
4.6 (199)
Interrail Switzerland Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train
$230.95
9 hours
4.73 (165)
Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne
$222.96
2 hours
3.93 (369)
Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary
$44.02
4.3 (206)
Swiss Travel Flexi Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
$350.78
7 hours
3.86 (374)
Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich
$106.16
1.5 hours
4.6 (143)
eTukTuk Private Tour - Best of Zürich
$99.71
4.2 (227)
From Zürich: Day Trip to Mount Titlis via Lucerne
$182.3
4.9 (100)
Jungfrau Unlimited Travel Pass: 3 to 8 Days
$264.03
4.8 (104)
From Lucerne/Zürich/Geneva: Jungfraujoch Guided Day Tour
$338.2
8 hours
4.95 (88)
From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)
$1136.11
11.5 hours
3.76 (359)
Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
$128.14
11 hours
4.41 (148)
Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich
$323.62
2 hours
4.99 (82)
Zurich 3-in-1 City Walking Tour with Photoshoot & Flavors
$119.9
8 hours
4.99 (78)
Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)
$3027.87
4.5 (122)
Evening Tour of Zürich with Gourmet Dinner & Cheese Fondue
$188.59
10 hours
4.65 (98)
Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich
$499.81
Attractions in Zurich
- Lake Zurich: Enjoy boat tours for stunning lakeside views.
- Old Town: Immerse in history while strolling charming cobbled streets.
- Uetliberg Mountain: Hike for panoramic city views and fresh air.
- Bahnhofstrasse: Shop luxury goods on one of Europe's priciest streets.
- Swiss National Museum: Explore Switzerland's cultural history in a beautiful setting.
Most popular destinations close to Zurich
Interlaken
Geneva
Lucerne
Zermatt
Basel
Montreux
Chur
Vevey
Lausanne
Bern
Lugano
Grindelwald
Davos
St Moritz
Lauterbrunnen
Neuchâtel
Crans-Montana
Day trips in Zurich
Rhine Falls
- Duration: 1 hour
- Highlights: Europe's largest waterfall, stunning views
- Best for: Nature enthusiasts and photographers
Lucerne
- Duration: 1 hour
- Highlights: Picturesque lake, beautiful mountain scenery
- Best for: Day-trippers seeking Swiss charm
Winterthur
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Highlights: Diverse museums, lovely gardens
- Best for: Art fans and history lovers
11.5 hours
4.68 (1634)
Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich
$361.16
9.5 hours
4.5 (1927)
Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
$227.83
12 hours
4.62 (1341)
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland
$367.64
6 hours
4.87 (670)
Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
$113.59
7.5 hours
4.09 (1706)
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich
$115.22
9.5 hours
4.63 (688)
Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise
$227.83
5.3 hours
4.53 (687)
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich
$103.56
4.5 hours
4.15 (1190)
Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
$82.85
5.3 hours
4.21 (978)
Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
$103.56
10 hours
4.69 (364)
From Zurich Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Swiss Alps
$277.67
6 hours
4.89 (226)
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
$112.33
12 hours
4.5 (361)
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich
$139.81
9 hours
4.95 (155)
Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich
$1136.11
9.5 hours
4.34 (293)
Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride
$194.18
9 hours
4.73 (165)
Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne
$222.96
7 hours
3.86 (374)
Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich
$106.16
8 hours
4.95 (88)
From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)
$1136.11
11.5 hours
3.76 (359)
Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
$128.14
11 hours
4.41 (148)
Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich
$323.62
8 hours
4.99 (78)
Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)
$3027.87
10 hours
4.65 (98)
Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich
$499.81
9.5 hours
3.89 (188)
Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich
$80.26
11 hours
4.76 (71)
Trip to 4 Countries: Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, Switzerland
$1724.08
9.5 hours
4.21 (108)
Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride
$194.18
10 hours
5 (48)
Private Luxury Tour of Switzerland
$851.94
12 hours
4.55 (71)
Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Zürich
$718.16
10.5 hours
4.59 (58)
Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting
$297.74
4.5 hours
4.02 (98)
Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour
$100.97
6 hours
4.9 (39)
Zurich Adventure : Walking tour, Lake Cruise and Cable Car
$108.54
9.5 hours
3.51 (160)
Day Trip to Engelberg from Zurich with visit of Lucerne
$98.38
4.8 hours
4.38 (56)
Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner
$194.18
11.5 hours
4.1 (68)
Eiger and Jungfrau Glacier Panorama Tour from Zurich
$193.15
8 hours
5 (28)
Appenzell Cow milking experience from Zurich with alpine scenery
$670.2
9 hours
4.93 (29)
Breathtaking Private Hike with a Local Swiss Expert (1 day trip)
$1335.34
12 hours
4.15 (52)
Grindelwald First - Top of Adventure from Zurich
$230.42
8 hours
5 (26)
Natural Wonders of Switzerland: Private Day Tour from Zurich
$1136.11
9.5 hours
3.97 (58)
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise
$119.1
11 hours
4.15 (47)
Daytrip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with EigerExpress Gondola Ride from Zürich
$427.86
4 hours
4.87 (23)
Zurich Small-Group Walking Tour Including a Lake Cruise
$82.04
11 hours
5 (21)
Swiss Alps panorama Tour with private guide from Zurich
$2131.75
10 hours
4.36 (33)
Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide
$911.26
4.5 hours
4.65 (26)
Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)
$492.23
5 hours
3.23 (106)
The Great Tour of Zurich by Bus and Boat
$80.26
11 hours
4.37 (27)
Small group tour to Schilthorn & Interlaken from Zurich (KTZ362)
$252.43
4 hours
4.57 (23)
Lake Zurich Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit
$70.3
9 hours
4.79 (19)
Crash Landing on You Private Switzerland Day Tour from Zurich or Lucerne (CLOY)
$1069.28
10 hours
4.6 (20)
Premium Glacier Express Route Private Tour from Zurich
$1072.19
8.5 hours
5 (15)
Appenzell and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich
$998.62
11 hours
5 (15)
Explore 4 Countries in a Day: Liechtenstein,Austria,Swiss&Germany
$315.53
11 hours
4.07 (29)
Full-Day Tour To Interlaken from Zurich (KTZ361)
$107.28
Zurich Expert Travel Tips
- Carry CHF 🔄 for local purchases.
- Download the SBB app 📱 for train schedules.
- Visit local markets early in the morning.
- Try a fondue experience at a traditional restaurant.
- Respect quiet hours in residential areas.
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Best time to visit Zurich
Spring 2025
Mild weather in spring brings blooming flowers and the Zurich Festival, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.
Summer 2025
Summer boasts warm temperatures ideal for lake swimming and the Street Parade, a colorful celebration of music.
Autumn 2025
As autumn arrives, cooler days showcase the Zurich Film Festival, celebrating cinematic artistry and culture.
Winter 2025
Chilly winters create a picturesque setting for Christmas markets and festive activities along the river.
FAQs
Do I need a ticket for public transportation?
Yes, a ticket is required for all public transport. A one-way ticket costs CHF 2.60 within zones.
Is it easy to walk around Zurich?
Absolutely, Zurich is pedestrian-friendly with many attractions within walking distance, especially in Old Town.
What is the best way to explore Lake Zurich?
Taking a boat tour offers scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountains, typically lasting around 1.5 hours.
How much does it cost to visit a museum?
Entry fees vary; many museums charge around CHF 10-15, with discounts for students or seniors.
Can I visit multiple cities in one day?
Yes, efficient trains connect Zurich with nearby cities like Lucerne and Winterthur, making day trips feasible.