

Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) Tours and Activities
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Fed by clear glacial waters that flow down the Swiss Alps, the crescent-shaped Lake Zurich (Zurichsee) forms the scenic backdrop to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, which spreads along the western tip of the lake. Measuring 25 miles (40 kilometers) in length and 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) in width, this alpine lake offers an easily accessible escape to nature for those based in the city, with plenty of swimming spots, hiking routes, tranquil islands, and picturesque mountain scenery.
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Zurich City Highlights Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
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Explore Zurich on a half-day sightseeing tour of the city. Climb aboard a luxury coach for a panoramic tour of top sights like the Swiss National Museum, the Zurich Opera House and the Old Town, and then take to the water for a scenic ferry crossing of Lake Zurich. Marvel at the grand architecture of Fraumünster Church and the Bahnhofstrasse and then gaze at sweeping Alpine vistas as you ride a cable car to the vertiginous Felsenegg vantage point.
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$68.38
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$68.38
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GPS Guided Day Trip to the Alps & Scenic Mountain Roads
From the privacy of your car you will experience the most spectacular mountain pass ensemble in the world! Drive the "BIG 3" Susten — Grimsel — Furka Pass Route (Jun-Oct). The longest span of interconnected mountain passes in the Alps. Or enjoy the Six Lake Route and scenic roads of the Bernese Highlands with fast sweeping country roads (all year round).
On your drive you will discover striking landmarks of historical importance and breathtaking alpine views that will leave you speechless.
Enjoy effortless navigation along the most scenic driving routes in the Swiss Alps. Simply press the "GO" button in the morning and follow the instructions on the screen.
We send your touring pack with the pre-programmed GPS to any address in Switzerland. Together with a pre-paid return shipment box to send the GPS back to us from anywhere in Switzerland (simply leave it at the reception of your hotel).
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$554.49
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$554.49
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Zurich Tour Including Lake Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
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See the best of Switzerland's business and cultural hub on a half-day tour of Zurich. Follow your guide to the city's top attractions, including the shopping haven of Bahnhofstrasse, the Opera House, National Museum, and charming Old Town. Ride uphill by cogwheel train for panoramic views over the city and then take a 30-minute cruise on Lake Zurich. Top off the trip with a stop at the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can marvel at the world's highest free standing chocolate fountain. After an audio-guided tour through the museum, taste as much chocolate as your heart desires before returning by coach to Sihlquai Coach Parking.
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$79.78
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$79.78
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Let's Mix Culture With The Nature! ZURICH SIGHTSEEING and HIKING Tour!
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Discover the best of Zurich and its surroundings during this half-day small-group excursion. Learn about Zurich’s rich history on a sightseeing tour through the city proper and see key landmarks such as Lindenhof, the Grossmunster Church, and Paradeplatz. Then escape the busy city for a hiking tour to Uetliberg Mountain where you can admire the beautiful scenery and views of Zurich.
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$88.90
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$88.90
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
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Tick off three top experiences at a reduced price with a 3-in-1 Zurich package. Discover the city’s major landmarks on a walking tour, then relax your feet on a lake cruise, before riding a cable car to Felsenegg’s summit for views that reach as far as the Alps. Along the way, benefit from your small-group guide’s personalized insights.
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$94.45
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$94.45
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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WOW Zurich Tour: 6 hours on shore, on water, in the air!
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Gain a new perspective on Zürich on a small-group excursion that includes a ferry ride across Lake Zürich, a cable car journey during the summer, and a tour of the Old Town. Visit landmarks including Lindenhof and Grossmünster, gaining insight into the city’s history and culture from your local guide.
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$94.45
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$94.45
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Private Tour: Zurich City Highlights
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Discover the spectacular sights of Zurich on a private tour of the cultural Swiss city. Admire legendary landmarks and historical monuments like the Bahnhofstrasse and the charming Old Town while enriching your knowledge of the region’s rich history. See the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, the place Albert Einstein imparted his wisdom; browse the exhibits within the Swiss National Museum; and take a tranquil cruise on the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich. Customize the itinerary of this private tour according to your interests and receive the undivided attention of your personal guide.
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$413.14
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$413.14
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Zurich City Tour Experience
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If you want to experience all of the outstanding things Zurich has to offer in a single sightseeing outing, this is the tour package for you. Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.
The air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center of the lake with a view of the snow-capped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.
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$38.76
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$38.76
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City e-bike tour
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The best way to discover the most beautiful corners of the city is by e-bike: long distances and unknown spots can be reached in no time. Probably on no other city tour, guests will discover as many different perspectives of Zurich as on the guided e-bike tour.
Additional Information
• Participation from 16 years
• No driver's license required
• Feasible for anyone who can ride a bicycle
• At the beginning there is a short instruction to use the e-bike
• Execution in any weather. If the tour is not feasible due to bad weather conditions, you will be informed by phone.
• Insurance and food is the responsibility of the participants
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$47.78
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$47.78

Zurich Highlights Tour
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Discover the spectacular sights of Zurich on a comprehensive 2-hour coach tour of the vibrant Swiss city. Cruise past legendary landmarks like the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse and admire the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich as you listen to illuminating commentary from a knowledgeable guide. See, too, the sacred St Peter’s Church and the charming Old Town, and then ride the Dolderbahn railway to the undulating hills of the Zurichberg district. Select either a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule
If you want more, upgrade your tour at the 1pm option and add an 1-hour cruise and a visit to the Chocolate Lindt Shop!
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$38.76
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$38.76
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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The Great Tour of Zurich
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Enhance your sightseeing experience of Switzerland’s cultural capital on a half-day tour of Zurich and the quaint neighboring village of Rapperswil. With a knowledgeable guide, discover blooming rose gardens; see sweeping vistas of the snow-capped Alps; and stroll amid the verdant splendor of a deer park to see the majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Marvel at the ancient castle that reigns over the village of Rapperswil and then conclude your tour with a tranquil boat ride on Lake Zurich.
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$66.11
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$66.11
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Paragliding from Zurich | Lucerne | Engelberg
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The most booked experience to do in Switzerland with the most astonishing view of the alps!
Do you want to experience what the birds do? Dare to take the controls with the supervision of your pilot? Or simply relax and enjoy the bird eye view?
But tell us if you want more :D
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$244.46
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$244.46
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The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour
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Discover the best that Zurich has to offer during this 3-hour small-group walking tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, St. Peter’s Church, the Roman baths, and much more. Learn about the rich history of Zurich and Switzerland from your tour guide and enjoy the panoramic views of the Old Town from the Grossmunster Church.
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$55.56
Price varies by group size
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$55.56
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Private Tour: Zurich Walking Tour
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Receive the undivided attention of a private guide as you discover the spectacular city of Zurich on a 2-hour private walking tour. Admire popular attractions like Frauminster Church, with its prismatic stained glass windows, and gaze at the shimmering surface of Lake Zurich. See, too, the elegant Bahnhofstrasse and explore the charming Old Town while listening to captivating commentary from your insightful guide. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this private tour and customize the itinerary to suit your interests.
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$455.59
per group
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$455.59
per group
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Visit a traditional chocolate factory in a TaxiBike: Zürich
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Discover small artisan chocolate stores in the heart of Zurich, followed by a Sensory Tasting in a handcrafted chocolate factory. Only first-class cocoa beans from small producers are processed in this factory.
Let yourself be surprised by local artisans with an incredible knowledge of chocolate, they will be happy to pass on their knowledge and show you how to eat chocolate in such a way that allows you to enjoy to the fullest.
All aboard a TaxiBike!!!
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$214.27
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$214.27
Price varies by group size

Private trip from Zurich to Lucerne City & Mount Rigi - Queen of the mountains
Explore Lucerne and Mount Rigi with this guided day trip from Zurich. During the course of your day, you'll see sights such as the famous Lion Monument and the 14th-century all-wood Chapel Bridge, with plenty of time to lounge in local cafes. You’ll then take a boat to Vitznau and a cable car to Mount Rigi, with beautiful Bernese Alp views.
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$1,111.20
per group
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$1,111.20
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From Zurich: The most beautiful insider spots in Switzerland (private 1-day tour)
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OFFICIAL SWITZERLAND TOURISM MEMBER | Discover breathtaking insider spots of Switzerland with Myswisspanorama - privately with an environmental expert (MSc ETH Zurich).
HIGHLIGHTS:
● Discover beautiful hidden places and landscapes in one
private day trip in Switzerland.
● Get the unique chance to be a local environmental expert
(MSc ETH Zurich).
● Enjoy a delicious Swiss picnic in a breathtaking
Landscape.
● Buy Swiss chocolate from the
Swiss premium chocolate producer Läderach
If you have any wishes or needs, please let us know. We try everything to make your day unforgettable.
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$744.29
Price varies by group size
From
$744.29
Price varies by group size

Zurich and Surroundings PRIVATE TOUR Including Panoramic Views
Discover Zurich’s highlights in a day on this action-packed private walking tour that takes the stress out of navigating with hotel pickup included. Don’t waste a moment visiting sights that don’t interest you, and enjoy the perk of being able to customize the tour based on your interests. Potential sights include Fraumunster Church, Lake Zurich, and many Old Town landmarks.
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$316.69
per group
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$316.69
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Best Introduction Tour of Zurich with a Local
This experience is provided by a private local.
Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, the banking centre of Switzerland with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots.
Discover the best of "Turicum", be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Zurich and experience it with a local!
You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner!
You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!
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$90.04
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$90.04

GPS Guided Multi-Day Alps Trip of Lakes & "BIG3" Alpine Passes
Experience the most spectacular mountain pass ensemble in the world! Drive the "BIG 3" Susten — Grimsel — Furka Pass Route. The longest span of interconnected mountain passes in the Alps. Extend your driving tour with a scenic loop around the Lakes & Castles of the Bernese Highlands and stay at Interlaken.
Enjoy effortless navigation in the Swiss Alps over fast sweeping roads and alpine passes. Expect hazy blue waters, quaint villages, green meadows and visit the picturesque mountain resort of Interlaken. Get delivery of your touring pack holding a pre-programmed GPS and an hour-by-hour road-book at the highly rated 4 star hotel we've arranged for you. Make you own car car arrangements to explore this incredible scenic holiday route.
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$2,884.85
per group
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$2,884.85
per group
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8-Day Private Guided Tour of Switzerland
Enjoy and relax during this unforgettable private minivan tour to the best Swiss cities, castles and marvellous mountain landscapes. Customize the tour by duration, destinations to visit or program schedule. Good hotels by rating and location, qualified guides, experienced drivers and 24/7 support from our managers. No worries on parking, routing, timing, road penalties - our professional drivers and experienced guides will grant you best conditions to enjoy the tour.
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$1,689.94
Price varies by group size
From
$1,689.94
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Private tour to the most breathtaking insider spots in Switzerland (1 day)
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Discover with Myswisspanorama breathtaking hidden gems of Switzerland - privately with an environmental expert (MSc ETH Zurich).
HIGHLIGHTS:
● Discover beautiful hidden places and landscapes on one
private day trip in Switzerland.
● Get a unique chance to see you from a local environmental expert
(MSc ETH Zurich).
● Enjoy a delicious Swiss picnic in a breathtaking
Landscape.
● Buy Swiss chocolate in the factory shop of the
Swiss premium chocolate producer Läderach
If you have any wishes or needs, please let us know. We try everything to make your day unforgettable.
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From
$1,382.42
per group
From
$1,382.42
per group

City Walk with funicular ride and boat trip to China Garden
This experience is offered by a private local.
Want to get to know the city with a local and be able to know it like the back of your hand in only one afternoon? That is possible!
You will get to see the city and you will be able to discover it through the eyes of a local. By taking the tram, boat and cable car you will know how to get from A to B and even get some insider tips on how to be even faster than the Zürcher!
It is not only going to be a practical experience, you will get to know more about the history, local lifestyle and modern transformation if the city of Zurich.
This Experience will help you make the best out of your stay in Zurich!
This experience will be a public one in a group size that does not exceed 8 people so that you can really ask all your questions and get the best out of this Experience.
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$91.19
From
$91.19

Discover Zurich from the air with a local pilot
Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Zurich in the most unique way... from a private plane!
You’ll see stunning views of Zürichsee,Grossmünster... and many more for you to find out with your very own pilot!
Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation.
So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around.
++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective!
The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!
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$243.29
From
$243.29
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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