Switzerland · BOAT TRIPS IN ZURICH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat trips in Zurich worth the money in an expensive country, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Zurich by bus, foot, and boat, then tour Lindt Home of Chocolate with tastings, Old Town sights, and a 24-hour transit pass.
“Everything was amazing but as it’s 5 hours and we did the 10 o’clock one You need to allow maybe 20 mins for people to get a snack for lunch”
See Zurich by air-conditioned bus, then cruise Lake Zurich past villas and mountain views. Includes audio guide in 11 languages for $57.
“Everything was as I expected. Learn about the city. The bus and cruise were all on time.”
Review of Zurich’s city tour, Lake Zurich cruise, Lindt chocolate museum, transit pass, and optional FIFA Museum visit.
“Though we had a good time, I am not sure I would book this particular tour again. It seemed a bit expensive for a quick overview of Zurich. However, our guide was very good -- very thorough with all directions and very easy to understand, unlike other tours I have been on.”
See Zurich’s lake, old town, museums, and landmarks by sightseeing bus, then add a scenic Lake Zurich ferry ride for strong value.
“It was absolutely brilliant/ the only thing is we would have loved it up be longer”
Ride gondolas, hike Mt Pilatus, descend by cogwheel train, explore Lucerne, and cruise Lake Lucerne on a full-day trip from Zurich.
“Rafael was an amazing guide. Knowledgable and personable. The guide makes the tour! Loved the variety on the day”
See Zurich by funicular, foot, ferry, train, and cable car, with Old Town stories, lake views, and a local guide in six busy hours.
“The tour was leaded by Greg and he’s a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and professional. We all had a great time! Zurich is BEAUTIFUL!”
See Zurich by coach, walk its medieval Old Town, then cruise Lake Zurich for a scenic and practical city overview.
“Thank you to the guide Verena for helping us get into the sold out Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum as an add on to this tour.”
Review of the Mt Rigi and Lucerne day trip from Zurich, with cable car, cogwheel train, Lake Lucerne boat ride, free time, and practical tips.
“Minus the weather it was a good time;however, I do think tickets for Sunday should be at a discounted price. Nearly all the stores are closed on Sunday so we didn’t do much except walk around. It’s really nice if you have kids or want to do your own thing because there’s no guide. I’d do this again but not on a Sunday!”
See Zurich by foot, tram, funicular, boat, and cable car on a six-hour tour with Old Town sights and Felsenegg views.
“This is a walking tour, travelers should expect a lot of walking. Wear appropriate shoes. There’ll be some steep hill walk.”
Review of the Zurich to Lucerne day trip, with scenic coach travel, six hours of free time, and an optional Lake Lucerne yacht cruise.
“What I liked about this day trip, was the fact that we not only learned about certain historic locations and things but general information about the place and the people. Economic status and other things. They made it a bit fun while giving us the information we needed. Made it better to retain some of it. 😁 The drive was very comfortable. Thanks to Francesco, Katarina and another person. Lost his name. So sorry. What I didn’t like, was the fact that there was no WiFi. Other tour buses I took, had WiFi. The fact that the driver was selling water and water is free around the city. Maybe the…”
Review of Zurich’s half-day bus and Lake Zurich cruise, with Rapperswil castle, rose gardens, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Well, as a big fan of this country and city, my review can be a bit biased! Beautiful places, a well guided tour and the boat cruise on the way back is the final touch for this very pleasant and relaxing tour. Highly, always recommended!”
Review of the Lucerne day trip from Zurich, with free time, a Lake Lucerne cruise, coach transport, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Our bus ride was comfortable and informative, and our guide was so helpful and kind. The cruise on Lake Lucerne was absolutely stunning, and you still have plenty of free time during the day to explore the city, eat lunch and do some shop”
See Zurich by coach, on foot, and from Lake Zurich, with an optional FIFA Museum visit. Practical advice on timing, value, and what to expect.
“The guide was loud on the bus which was good when it came to the old town which she only walked us through one street we couldn’t hear her. We told her we couldn’t hear her and she said well that’s OK. The short time in old town maybe because the bus hit something during the driving part of the tour, which caused a small accident and our time was shortened After we walked to the dock and went on the boat ride, which is fine but the bus and the street tour was not what we expected. We felt cheated and it was not worth our money. I would…”
Explore Zurich’s old town, Bahnhofstrasse, churches, university views, and Lake Zurich on a flexible private half-day tour.
“Our guide quoted an inordinate amount of dates and history at a rapid speed, but failed to give adequate local knowledge and feelings of Zürich. We were unable to get into the main church because of filming during the month - he was unaware of this and did not show us inside any other church as an alternative eg St Peters. In our next tour chocolate tour we learnt that the clock face was the largest in Europe bigger than Big Ben and the building was owned by both the canton and state. Such details are interesfing and memorable - this was not the information we got from our guide.…”
Review of Zurich’s private city tour, lake cruise, Old Town walk, Dolder viewpoint, and Lindt chocolate visit, with honest value advice.
“This is a great tour, certainly worth the extra money. The best part was the Lindt factory with the history of chocolate and the process to produce candy.”
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