Switzerland · WALKING TOURS IN ZURICH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours 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.
Explore Zurich’s Old Town in two hours, from Bahnhofstrasse to Lindenhof, with lively stories, church towers, views, and practical local tips.
“Long was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour”
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!”
Explore Zurich’s medieval Old Town, Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Bahnhofstrasse, and Niederdorf with a local guide in two informative hours.
“This was our first visit to Zurich. Our guide, Andrea, was fantastic! She showed us around town and offered valuable information about the history of Zurich and the best places to eat. Followed her suggestion for fondue at Swiss Chuchi - absolutely loved it!”
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.”
See Zurich’s churches, finance district, Roman roots, and secret corners on a private two-hour walking tour tailored to your interests.
“Dave was a great tour guide! So full of information and showed us a beautiful side to Lucerne. We really enjoyed”
Taste Zurich’s best chocolate, from Sprüngli Luxemburgerli to Teuscher truffles, while exploring Old Town with a local guide.
“I was skeptical about a group of 30 but Johnny did a great job with delicious chocolate and interesting history.”
Review of Zurich’s private walking tour with Lino, professional photos, hot chocolate, Old Town sights, Lake Zurich, and a Polybahn ride.
“I had the distinct pleasure of touring Zurich with Lino, a private guide whose affability and knowledge truly made the experience one of a kind. From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, his friendliness and warm demeanor set the tone for an incredibly enjoyable day. What sets Lino apart is not just his easy-going personality, but also his exceptional skills as a photographer. As we traversed the breathtaking city center, he expertly captured the beauty of Zurich and my journey within it. His tour was more than just a walk around Zurich; it was an unforgettable journey that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting this beautiful…”
Review of the Schilthorn day trip from Zurich, with cable cars, Bond World, Thrill Walk, Interlaken, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Very nice and safe driver. Everything in advertisement Was included. Van was new and comfortable.”
See Zurich with a private local guide, from Lindenhof and Grossmünster to university secrets, canals, chocolate, and local tips.
“Guide was super sweet and was open with us. We learned a lot and enjoyed our walk.”
Explore Zurich’s old town, secret archaeological sites, lakefront views, Swiss tastings, and 2,000 years of history on a small-group walk.
“Amount of history crammed into a short amount of time. Very efficient”
Explore Zurich’s old city, Roman remains, secret rooms, major churches, lake views, and Swiss tastings on a lively 3.5-hour walk.
“Ana is amazing! She’s very knowledgeable, patient and considerate, gives us a comprehensive and deep dive to the city’s history and highlights.”
Hear grim medieval tales, executions, witches, fires, and comic city lore on a one-hour German walking tour through Zurich's Old Town.
See Zurich’s Old Town, Lake Zurich, Golden Coast, and Felsenegg by foot, ferry, and cable car on a practical half-day city tour.
“My problem is with Viator and Yo Tours. They booked me for an excursion that was already full. We walk all the way to the meeting point to find out we were not booked on the tour with the operator. I’m still in conversations with Viator to get refunded ! My advice is NEVER book a tour the day of. The only reason I did was we weren’t sure what time we would arrive in Zurich.”
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.…”
Solve Einstein-themed puzzles across Zurich, from Rathausbrücke to Polyterrasse, in a flexible self-guided city game lasting about 100 minutes.
“I think this tour would be fun for families with kids, but it probably isn't right for science types who are seeking some Einstein biographical trivia (what I thought it would be). The puzzles were somewhat fun, but a little un-even. And engineers who want precisely defined relativity problems will be frustrated.”
Pick a summit, a lake or a factory.
