Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
by Tourist Information
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✓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.
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This two-hour walking tour explores Zurich’s historic old town with a guide who shares detailed knowledge of the city’s past. Participants start at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station, where they can ask questions or get tips about city tours and excursions. The tour moves through Bahnhofstrasse, a street known for its fashion shops, art galleries, and local specialties, popular with both residents and visitors. From there, the group visits Lindenhof Hill, a quiet spot in the city center with a significant history, spending about ten minutes there. Next is a visit to the Fraumünster Church, noted for its windows by artists Chagall and Giacometti (note that entry to the church is not included). The route continues to Niederdorf, a part of the old town known as "Dörfli" by locals, where visitors can walk through pedestrian zones, browse stores tucked away in alleys, and see how the area transitions from shopping during the day to a lively nightlife scene in the evening. The final stop is the Grossmünster, a well-known Zurich landmark said to be built over the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula. The tour is filled with stories and facts about Zurich’s notable residents like Einstein, James Joyce, and Wagner, and explains features such as the city’s "procession axis" and a church clock with a minute hand that jumps half a meter every minute. The guide provides a steady flow of historical and amusing information throughout the walk. This tour does not include food, drinks, gratuities, or hotel pickup and drop-off. A guide speaking German and English may lead the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tourist Information at Zurich Main Station
The starting point is the Tourist Information desk in the main hall of Zurich Main Station, where visitors can ask questions about Zurich, get information on city tours and excursions, and receive insider tips.
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse offers a wide variety of shops including fashion boutiques, art galleries, and stores selling Zurich specialties, attracting both locals and tourists.
Lindenhof Hill
Lindenhof Hill is a calm area in the city center with historical importance. The tour spends about ten minutes here to explore its surroundings.
10 min
Fraumunster Church
Fraumünster Church in the old town features windows designed by artists Chagall and Giacometti, although entrance to the church itself is not included.
Niederdorf
Niederdorf, known locally as "Dörfli," is part of Zurich’s old town. It is a pedestrian zone with many stores hidden in alleyways. During the day it offers shopping options; at night it becomes a nightlife area with bars and street artists.
60 min
Grossmunster
Grossmünster church is a Zurich landmark, reputedly built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula.
Meeting point
In front of the Tourist Information - inside the main train station, in the big hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
by Tourist Information
Choose from 4 available options
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 50Overview
This two-hour walking tour explores Zurich’s historic old town with a guide who shares detailed knowledge of the city’s past. Participants start at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station, where they can ask questions or get tips about city tours and excursions. The tour moves through Bahnhofstrasse, a street known for its fashion shops, art galleries, and local specialties, popular with both residents and visitors. From there, the group visits Lindenhof Hill, a quiet spot in the city center with a significant history, spending about ten minutes there. Next is a visit to the Fraumünster Church, noted for its windows by artists Chagall and Giacometti (note that entry to the church is not included). The route continues to Niederdorf, a part of the old town known as "Dörfli" by locals, where visitors can walk through pedestrian zones, browse stores tucked away in alleys, and see how the area transitions from shopping during the day to a lively nightlife scene in the evening. The final stop is the Grossmünster, a well-known Zurich landmark said to be built over the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula. The tour is filled with stories and facts about Zurich’s notable residents like Einstein, James Joyce, and Wagner, and explains features such as the city’s "procession axis" and a church clock with a minute hand that jumps half a meter every minute. The guide provides a steady flow of historical and amusing information throughout the walk. This tour does not include food, drinks, gratuities, or hotel pickup and drop-off. A guide speaking German and English may lead the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tourist Information at Zurich Main Station
The starting point is the Tourist Information desk in the main hall of Zurich Main Station, where visitors can ask questions about Zurich, get information on city tours and excursions, and receive insider tips.
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse offers a wide variety of shops including fashion boutiques, art galleries, and stores selling Zurich specialties, attracting both locals and tourists.
Lindenhof Hill
Lindenhof Hill is a calm area in the city center with historical importance. The tour spends about ten minutes here to explore its surroundings.
10 min
Fraumunster Church
Fraumünster Church in the old town features windows designed by artists Chagall and Giacometti, although entrance to the church itself is not included.
Niederdorf
Niederdorf, known locally as "Dörfli," is part of Zurich’s old town. It is a pedestrian zone with many stores hidden in alleyways. During the day it offers shopping options; at night it becomes a nightlife area with bars and street artists.
60 min
Grossmunster
Grossmünster church is a Zurich landmark, reputedly built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula.
Meeting point
In front of the Tourist Information - inside the main train station, in the big hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.