Zurich Walking Tour with Lake Zurich Cruise and Aerial Cable Car to Felsenegg or Uetliberg
by WOW ZURICH TOURS
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This six-hour walking tour focuses on Zurich's historical and cultural landmarks alongside natural settings. It begins with a short funicular ride on the Polybahn from Central to the panorama terrace of the Federal Institute of Technology, where participants learn about Swiss education and innovation while viewing the city. The tour continues with a two-hour walk through Zurich's Old Town, covering Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, Lindenhof, St. Peter Church, Fraumünster, Grossmünster, ETH, and the former residence of Lenin. After visiting Lindenhof Hill for about 30 minutes, the group takes an aerial cable car or train to either Felsenegg or Uetliberg for an hour. At Felsenegg, a short hike along the Planetweg trail provides views of the city, lake, and Alps amid forest surroundings. Uetliberg serves as an alternative if weather or cable car operation prevents visiting Felsenegg. The tour concludes with a 45-minute ferry cruise on Lake Zurich, passing the Lindt Chocolate Factory and upscale lakeside neighborhoods. The tour is led by a local guide and uses public transportation. It includes all transportation between stops, the funicular ride, the aerial cable car or train ride, and the lake cruise. Food, drinks, souvenirs, and personal expenses are not included. Walking is moderate but involves uneven surfaces and public transit use, making this tour unsuitable for those with walking disabilities, small children under six, or those requiring wheelchairs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Polybahn Funicular Ride and ETH Panorama Terrace
The tour starts with a three-minute funicular trip on the Polybahn from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). From here, participants view the city while learning about ETH’s role in Swiss education, science, and innovation.
30 min
Old Town
This 5 - 6 hour walking tour covers Zurich’s main cultural and business areas. It includes Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most expensive shopping streets; Limmatquai, a lively dining area with historic guild houses; Lindenhof, a former Roman settlement and toll site; St. Peter Church, which has the largest clock face in Europe; Fraumünster, known for its Chagall windows; Grossmünster Church, where the Reformation began; ETH, associated with Albert Einstein and over 20 Nobel Prize winners; and the house where Lenin lived before returning to Russia.
120 min
Lindenhof Hill
A 30-minute stop at Lindenhof Hill, a park dating back to 80 BC considered the origin of Zurich’s history. The hill offers a vantage point for city photographs.
30 min
Lake Zurich
After visiting the local mountain, the group boards a ferry for a 45-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. The route passes the Lindt Chocolate Factory and one of the lake’s most expensive residential areas, where celebrities like Tina Turner live.
60 min
Felsenegg
Following the city walk, participants take an aerial cable car or train to Felsenegg, a local mountain with views over Zurich, the lake, and the Alps. The visit includes a short hike along the Planetweg trail, which models the solar system on a reduced scale, and time in the forest before returning to Zurich by boat.
60 min
Uetliberg
Uetliberg serves as an alternative to Felsenegg in case of adverse weather or cable car maintenance. It is known as the ‘Top of Zurich’ and offers panoramic views.
60 min
Meeting point
DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 10:00 AM DEPARTURE POINT: front side of Swiss National Museum (LANDESMUSEUM) located 2 minutes away from Zurich Main Station (Zurich HB). The guide is meeting the guests next to the vertical panel "LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL". To get there take any of the the trams Nr. 4, 11, 13, 14, 17 (direction Zurich HB) and get off at the BAHNHOFQUAI/ZURICH HB stop. To reach the meeting point walk 2 minutes to the front side of the Museum.
End point
The tour is ending at the Main Station Zurich.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zurich Walking Tour with Lake Zurich Cruise and Aerial Cable Car to Felsenegg or Uetliberg
by WOW ZURICH TOURS
Choose from 2 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 168Overview
This six-hour walking tour focuses on Zurich's historical and cultural landmarks alongside natural settings. It begins with a short funicular ride on the Polybahn from Central to the panorama terrace of the Federal Institute of Technology, where participants learn about Swiss education and innovation while viewing the city. The tour continues with a two-hour walk through Zurich's Old Town, covering Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, Lindenhof, St. Peter Church, Fraumünster, Grossmünster, ETH, and the former residence of Lenin. After visiting Lindenhof Hill for about 30 minutes, the group takes an aerial cable car or train to either Felsenegg or Uetliberg for an hour. At Felsenegg, a short hike along the Planetweg trail provides views of the city, lake, and Alps amid forest surroundings. Uetliberg serves as an alternative if weather or cable car operation prevents visiting Felsenegg. The tour concludes with a 45-minute ferry cruise on Lake Zurich, passing the Lindt Chocolate Factory and upscale lakeside neighborhoods. The tour is led by a local guide and uses public transportation. It includes all transportation between stops, the funicular ride, the aerial cable car or train ride, and the lake cruise. Food, drinks, souvenirs, and personal expenses are not included. Walking is moderate but involves uneven surfaces and public transit use, making this tour unsuitable for those with walking disabilities, small children under six, or those requiring wheelchairs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Polybahn Funicular Ride and ETH Panorama Terrace
The tour starts with a three-minute funicular trip on the Polybahn from Central to the panorama terrace in front of the main building of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). From here, participants view the city while learning about ETH’s role in Swiss education, science, and innovation.
30 min
Old Town
This 5 - 6 hour walking tour covers Zurich’s main cultural and business areas. It includes Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most expensive shopping streets; Limmatquai, a lively dining area with historic guild houses; Lindenhof, a former Roman settlement and toll site; St. Peter Church, which has the largest clock face in Europe; Fraumünster, known for its Chagall windows; Grossmünster Church, where the Reformation began; ETH, associated with Albert Einstein and over 20 Nobel Prize winners; and the house where Lenin lived before returning to Russia.
120 min
Lindenhof Hill
A 30-minute stop at Lindenhof Hill, a park dating back to 80 BC considered the origin of Zurich’s history. The hill offers a vantage point for city photographs.
30 min
Lake Zurich
After visiting the local mountain, the group boards a ferry for a 45-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. The route passes the Lindt Chocolate Factory and one of the lake’s most expensive residential areas, where celebrities like Tina Turner live.
60 min
Felsenegg
Following the city walk, participants take an aerial cable car or train to Felsenegg, a local mountain with views over Zurich, the lake, and the Alps. The visit includes a short hike along the Planetweg trail, which models the solar system on a reduced scale, and time in the forest before returning to Zurich by boat.
60 min
Uetliberg
Uetliberg serves as an alternative to Felsenegg in case of adverse weather or cable car maintenance. It is known as the ‘Top of Zurich’ and offers panoramic views.
60 min
Meeting point
DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 10:00 AM DEPARTURE POINT: front side of Swiss National Museum (LANDESMUSEUM) located 2 minutes away from Zurich Main Station (Zurich HB). The guide is meeting the guests next to the vertical panel "LANDESMUSEUM - MUSEE NATIONAL". To get there take any of the the trams Nr. 4, 11, 13, 14, 17 (direction Zurich HB) and get off at the BAHNHOFQUAI/ZURICH HB stop. To reach the meeting point walk 2 minutes to the front side of the Museum.
End point
The tour is ending at the Main Station Zurich.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.