Zurich Old Town guided walking tour
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Zurich Old Town guided walking tour

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$28.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Explore the vibrant metropolis of Zurich during a guided walking tour.
  • Discover the hidden alleys, nooks and oases of the old town
  • Hear anecdotes and stories from famous residents of the city such as Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner
  • Learn about the "processional axis" and a "special minute hand"
What to expect

What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town - people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis.

Go on a two-hour walk through the old town and find clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together with your guide, you will uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a "procession axis" is, and visit a church with a minute hand that jumps a record-breaking half-meter every minute.

This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.

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What's included
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Where

Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of the tourist office at Zurich Main Station.
What to remember
  • Infants (age 0-5) have free admission to the tour
  • Holders of the Zürch Card can choose the reduced ticket option
  • During this walking tour, you will see Lindenhof, Fraumünster, Grossmünster, Niederdorf and more
  • Please note that you will not visit any monuments from the inside (only from the outside)
  • This is a bilingual tour and your guide will speak English and German
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Provider
Zürich Tourismus
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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