Switzerland · City Tours

Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zürich. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private tour of Zurich’s main city highlights
  • 02 Ride the Dolderbahn cogwheel train to a scenic viewpoint
  • 03 Enjoy a one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich
  • 04 Explore Zurich’s Old Town on foot
  • 05 Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • 06 Free time for chocolate shopping at the Lindt shop

Discover Zurich’s highlights on a private half-day tour that combines city sights, lakeside scenery and a sweet Swiss finale. Travel through the city’s financial district, past Bahnhofstrasse, the Swiss National Museum and the Opera House, then head up to Zürichberg by cogwheel train for sweeping views over the city, Lake Zurich and, on clear days, the Alps.

Continue through the university quarter and into Zurich’s charming Old Town, where medieval streets, guild houses, churches and the town hall bring the city’s history to life. Then board a one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich before finishing with a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can explore the world of chocolate and enjoy time to shop for Swiss treats.

Pass by the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zürich's famous financial district.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Zurich
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pass by the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zürich's famous financial district. Picture stop at "Enge" harbour to enjoy beautiful vistas of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich. Continue passing by the renowned Opera House to the "Zürichberg" district and experience the ride uphill by cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to a viewpoint where the noble five-star Grand Hotel Dolder is located. Take in breath-taking views of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps before cruising the university quarter. Passing the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) and Zürich's art museum, you reach the charming Old Town. Admire the medieval streets, the patriarchal guild houses, Zürich's town hall and its emblematic churches on an entertaining stroll.Along the picturesque Limmat river you reach the pier to board the boat for a pleasant one-hour cruise on the pristine waters of Lake Zürich.A lovely 15-minute stroll along the shores takes you to the headquarters of the world-famous chocolate factory Lindt & Sprüngli. A great shopping opportunity awaits you at the Lindt Chocolate Shop - heaven for all chocolate lovers and hard to resist. Browse the immense assortment and buy some of the most delicious Swiss chocolate as a gift for your friends and families back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zürich. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Driver Guide
  • Latest Mercedes Benz model
  • Cruise in the lake of Zurich
  • Tickets Chocolate Museum

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Zürich.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Zürich.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Zürich..

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