Switzerland · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Zurich Old Town Walking Tour with Lindenhof and City Views

2 Hours Round trip from Niederdorfstrasse 19 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Zurich's historic Old Town on both sides of the Limmat
02 Ride a cable car to the Zurich University terrace for sweeping city views
03 Explore Lindenhof, site of the Roman castle and later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz
04 Discover historical buildings and the homes of famous people in Zurich

Zurich is more than 2,000 years old, as shown by the discovery of a Roman gravestone from 200 AD bearing the city's ancient name, Turicum. On this two-hour tour, walk through Zurich's historic Old Town on both sides of the Limmat, discovering historical buildings and the homes of famous people along the way. Travel back in time to the era of the ancient Romans as your guide brings the city's past to life.

Take a cable car to the Zurich University terrace, where you can enjoy a great view of the whole city while your Zurich tour guide shares its history.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zurich

Languages English, German, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zurich Old Town Walk and Lindenhof Discovery

Start your walk at Hirschenplatz, one of the most important places in Zurich.
Take a cable car to the Zurich University terrace, where you can enjoy a great view of the whole city while your Zurich tour guide shares its history.
Walk through the alleys and other places of interest.
Reach Lindenhof, the historical site of the Roman castle and the later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz.