Switzerland · City Tours

2-Hour Zürich Sightseeing Tour with Dolderbahn and Old Town

2 Hours Round trip from Bahnhofstrasse Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the local Dolderbahn cogwheel train to a scenic Zürich viewpoint
02 Enjoy panoramic views of the city, Lake Zürich, and the snow-covered Alps
03 Visit St. Peter's Church with Europe's largest clock-face
04 Take a short walk through Zürich's charming Old Town

Explore Zürich, the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich, on a sightseeing tour that combines lakeside views, historic landmarks, and elegant city districts. See the renowned Opera House, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich's art museum, and the iconic Grossmünster church, then ride a local cogwheel train for panoramic views over the city, Lake Zürich, and the snow-covered Alps. A short walk through the charming Old Town completes the experience.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Zurich

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zürich City Highlights and Old Town

Meet your guide by the castle-like National Museum, the well-known shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and Zürich's famous financial district.
Stop for pictures at the port of Enge and enjoy beautiful views of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich.
Continue along the lake, passing by the renowned Opera House to the Zürichberg district, home to many superb mansions from glorious past times.
Ride uphill on the cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to a viewpoint, where the noble five-star Grand Hotel Dolder is located.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps.
See the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the University of Zürich, and Zürich's art museum before reaching the charming Old Town.
Visit St. Peter's Church, the church with Europe's largest clock-face, and continue to the Grossmünster church, famous for stained glass windows by Marc Chagall.
Take a short walk through the Old Town.
End your tour here or with a scenic drive back on Limmatquai to Sihlquai bus parking.