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Zurich - Old Town Private Walking Tour

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2 hours
Offered in: English / German
Overview

Explore the historic center of Zurich. Visit the Grossmünster and hear its tales. Get to see the largest Church clock faces in Europe and walk on one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world.


What's included

Included?
English Speaking Guide
Exclusions
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point: In front of the Grossmünster, the Tour Guide shall be waiting with a Signboard 

Address: Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

What to expect

Tour itinerary: 

  • Grossmünster, Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Start your tour by visiting the Grossmünster and hearing its tales. It is one of the most important Churches in Zurich and amongst the most famous landmarks of Zurich located in the Old Town. Built around 1100, it portrays romanesque-style. Here, you will admire the twin-towers of this magnificent Church. 

  • Zurich town hall, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

As we continue, you will see the picturesque Rathaus (the Town Hall). Built alongside the river Limmat, it is a historic building built towards the end of the 17th century. You will notice that the building has a blend of baroque and renaissance styles.

  • Niederdorf, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Walk on the pedestrian street known as Niederdorf which is made of cobblestone. It has winding alleys, coffee shops, fast food restaurants and book stores along its way. It runs parallel to the Limmat river and the Limmatquai street. You will sense a medieval feel while you are here.

  • Lindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Located between the Limmat river and the Bahnhofstrasse street, you will walk across the Lindenhof, a public square in the historic center of Zurich. It is the site where a Roman Castle existed and is one of the places which had the earliest settlements in Zurich. From here, you will see views of the Grossmünster, the Town hall along with other buildings.

  • Rennweg, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Located in one of the oldest areas of Zurich, you will walk along Rennweg, the medieval road of Zurich which is now a pedestrian zone free from traffic. It is very close to the Zürich Main Station and is amongst the exclusive shopping areas of the city alongside the Bahnhofstrasse. 

  • St. Peter, St. Peterhofstatt 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Visit the St. Peter’s Church, located next to the site of Lindenhof hill, the site of the Roman castle. A church already existed here between the 8th and 9th century. Here, you will see one of the largest Church clock faces in Europe which spans 8.7 meters in diameter. 

  • Bahnhofstrasse, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Connecting the Zurich main railway station to the Zurich lake, you will visit the Bahnhofstrasse which is the topmost shopping street in the city and is home to more than 200 banks from all across the world. It is also known as the Swiss Wall Street, is home to the world's largest gold market and is also referred to as the most expensive shopping strip in the world. 

  • Fraumünster, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Finally, you will visit the Fraumünster, which is built on the site of an Abbey dating back to 853. Here, you will see stained glass windows designed by the Russian-French artist Marc Chagall.

Additional info
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
Operated by: Blackbuck Travel
Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellation prior to 7 days from the starting time of the tour: free cancellation. Any Cancellation within this period shall incur a 100% charge.
  • In case of date and time amendments to the tour date 7 days prior to the tour, these can be done free of charge. Any amendments within 7 days shall be subject to availability.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #1a2b49} span.s1 {font: 11.0px Arial; color: #000000} Meeting point: In front of the Grossmünster, the Tour Guide shall be waiting with a Signboard ;  ​​Address: Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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