Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Coach Tour from Zurich
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 140.60Overview
This half-day tour lasts about 5 hours and 15 minutes and includes transportation by air-conditioned coach with a professional multilingual guide. Starting in Zurich, the group travels along part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, passing vineyards and farming villages near the German border. The first stop is Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, viewed from medieval Laufen Castle. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, including access to the panoramic glass lift that offers views over the 150-meter-wide falls, where around 700,000 liters of water flow each second. There is an option to take a boat ride close to the falls during summer months for an additional fee. The site also offers an exhibition, shops, restaurants, and a playground. After Rhine Falls, the tour continues through the Schaffhausen region to Stein am Rhein. Here, a guided walking tour covers the town’s well-preserved medieval center, highlighting its half-timbered buildings and notable frescoes, including the White Eagle house with Switzerland’s oldest Renaissance mural. The tour concludes with a return trip to Zurich.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
The tour begins in Zurich with a comfortable coach ride accompanied by a multilingual guide who provides information about Switzerland’s history and culture. The drive follows part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, passing through vineyards and farming villages near the German border.
Rhine Falls
Arrive at Laufen Castle overlooking Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, including the panoramic glass elevator that offers views above the 150-meter-wide falls where approximately 700,000 liters of water flow per second. The Belvedere trail leads to a viewing platform above the falls. Optional boat rides operate in summer for an additional fee. The site also features an exhibition, shops, restaurants, and a playground.
70 min
Stein am Rhein Town
Travel through Schaffhausen and its Munot Fortress before arriving at Stein am Rhein. A guided walking tour covers the medieval old town, featuring well-preserved half-timbered buildings with detailed frescoes. The White Eagle house is highlighted as the location of Switzerland’s oldest Renaissance mural.
60 min
Zurich
Return by coach to Zurich where the tour concludes.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Coach Tour from Zurich
by Best Of Switzerland Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 140.60Overview
This half-day tour lasts about 5 hours and 15 minutes and includes transportation by air-conditioned coach with a professional multilingual guide. Starting in Zurich, the group travels along part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, passing vineyards and farming villages near the German border. The first stop is Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, viewed from medieval Laufen Castle. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, including access to the panoramic glass lift that offers views over the 150-meter-wide falls, where around 700,000 liters of water flow each second. There is an option to take a boat ride close to the falls during summer months for an additional fee. The site also offers an exhibition, shops, restaurants, and a playground. After Rhine Falls, the tour continues through the Schaffhausen region to Stein am Rhein. Here, a guided walking tour covers the town’s well-preserved medieval center, highlighting its half-timbered buildings and notable frescoes, including the White Eagle house with Switzerland’s oldest Renaissance mural. The tour concludes with a return trip to Zurich.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zurich
The tour begins in Zurich with a comfortable coach ride accompanied by a multilingual guide who provides information about Switzerland’s history and culture. The drive follows part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland, passing through vineyards and farming villages near the German border.
Rhine Falls
Arrive at Laufen Castle overlooking Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. Visitors have about one hour to explore the area, including the panoramic glass elevator that offers views above the 150-meter-wide falls where approximately 700,000 liters of water flow per second. The Belvedere trail leads to a viewing platform above the falls. Optional boat rides operate in summer for an additional fee. The site also features an exhibition, shops, restaurants, and a playground.
70 min
Stein am Rhein Town
Travel through Schaffhausen and its Munot Fortress before arriving at Stein am Rhein. A guided walking tour covers the medieval old town, featuring well-preserved half-timbered buildings with detailed frescoes. The White Eagle house is highlighted as the location of Switzerland’s oldest Renaissance mural.
60 min
Zurich
Return by coach to Zurich where the tour concludes.
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.