Zurich

Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

4.2(1,246 reviews)4h 30minFree cancellation

Description

See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.

Highlights

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What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Itinerary

1
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Admission included
2
Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Admission included
3
Enjoy a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum.
Admission included
4
Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.
Admission included
5
Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe -- located on St Peter's Church -- and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
Admission included
6
Travel along the 'Gold Coast' to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
Admission included
7
Continue your tour by traveling to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up 2,630 feet (800 meters) to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
Admission included
8
Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends agian in central Zurich in the early evening.
Admission included

Meeting point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

Useful information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
02–04.11.2026 | 11–15.01.2027 | 18–22.01.2027 | 25–29.01.2027 | 01–05.02.2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
Mobile or paper ticket accepted