Planning
Holders of the ZürichCARD (24 or 72 hours) profit of the following benefits:
- Free rides on the trams, buses, trains, boats and on the cableways in Zürich (incl. transfers between Zürich city center and Zürich Airport as well as excursions up the Uetliberg Mountain)
- Free admission to all museums in Zürich
- 10% discount at selected Zürich shops
- Culinary surprise with each main course at selected Zürich restaurants
- Various reductions on activites and nightlife clubs in Zürich as well as on souvenirs and tours of Zürich Tourism
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Stories of the Old Town
Guided City Walk through the old town. The participants come face to face with Zürich’s past and present through a selection of buildings, stories and anecdotes.
Guided City Walk through the old town. The participants come face to face with Zürich’s past and present through a selection of buildings, stories and anecdotes.
Date and Time
01.11.-31.03.:
Wed, Sun 11am and Sat 11am + 3pm
01.04.-31.10.:
daily 3pm, add. Sat/Sun 11am
2 hours
Segway City Tour
Guided City Tour with the latest environmentally friendly and electrically powered Segway PT. Incl. driving lesson of approx. 20 minutes duration.
Guided City Tour with the latest environmentally friendly and electrically powered Segway PT. Incl. driving lesson of approx. 20 minutes duration.
Date and Time
02.04.2011-30.10.2011:
Sat, Sun 2pm
2 hours
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 2 h | daily, all year round | CHF 34 / EUR 24 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
The Best of Zürich – City Tour
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 2.25 h | daily, all year round | CHF 34 / EUR 24 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Zürich und Umgebung
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 4 h | daily, all year round | CHF 49 / EUR 36 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Combo Tour – Zürich City Tour und Üetliberg Top of Zürich
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 4 h | daily, all year round | CHF 42 / EUR 31 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Circle Tour – Zürich City Tour und Schiffsrundfahrt
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 3.5 h | daily, April-October | CHF 39 / EUR 29 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Zürichs Schokoladenseite
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 3.5 h | daily, May-October | CHF 36 / EUR 26 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Cityrama –The Great Tour of Zürich
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 3.5 h | daily, all year round | CHF 49 / EUR 36 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 3 h | daily, April-October | CHF 46 / EUR 34 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Appenzellerland
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 8.5 h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, May-October | CHF 80 / EUR 59 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Mountains, Cheese and Chocolate
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 8.5 h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, May-October | CHF 116 / EUR 85 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Heidiland Tour
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 7.5 h | daily, all year round | CHF 80 / EUR 59 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Lucerne – The Charming City
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 58 / EUR 43 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Lucerne – The MUST for every visitor
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9.5 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 58 / EUR 43 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Folklore Lucerne
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | daily, May-October | CHF 113 / EUR 83 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Mt. Pilatus – The Golden Roundtrip
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 137 / EUR 101 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Mt. Titlis – Glacier Paradise Tour
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 147 / EUR 109 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Mt. Titlis – Eternal Snow and Glaciers
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9.5 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 147 / EUR 109 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Mt. Rigi – Queen of the Swiss Mountains
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9.5 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 130 / EUR 96 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Engelberg – Great Mountain Resort
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | daily, all year round (except November 7-18, 2011) | CHF 72 / EUR 53 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Interlaken – Grindelwald
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 11.5 h | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, April-October | CHF 90 / EUR 66 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 11.5 h | daily, all year round | CHF 199 / EUR 147 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Eiger – Jungfrau Glacier Panorama View – Kleine Scheidegg
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 11.5 h | daily, all year round | CHF 110 / EUR 81 | Hans Meier Tourist Ltd. |
Swiss Mountain Pass – Into the Alps
| Duration | Date | Cross cost | Operated by |
| 9 h | Wed, Sat, Sun, June-September | CHF 120 / EUR 88 | Best of Switzerland Tours |
Individual Excursions (alpine day trips)
Titlis
Snow and fun all year round. At 3,020 meters (9,980 ft) above sea level, the Titlis is the highest alpine tourist destination in Central Switzerland, and the Titlis Rotair is the world’s first revolving aerial cable car. Visitors will be impressed by attractions such as the Ice Flyer chairlift, the Titlis Glacier Park, and much more besides.
Snow and fun all year round. At 3,020 meters (9,980 ft) above sea level, the Titlis is the highest alpine tourist destination in Central Switzerland, and the Titlis Rotair is the world’s first revolving aerial cable car. Visitors will be impressed by attractions such as the Ice Flyer chairlift, the Titlis Glacier Park, and much more besides.
Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
The Unesco world heritage of the Swiss Alps offers Europe’s highest-situated railway station. At 3,454 meters (11,333 ft) above sea level, snow and ice are guaranteed. The Sphinx panoramic terrace, with a view of the Aletsch Glacier, and the Ice Palace are unique attractions.
The Unesco world heritage of the Swiss Alps offers Europe’s highest-situated railway station. At 3,454 meters (11,333 ft) above sea level, snow and ice are guaranteed. The Sphinx panoramic terrace, with a view of the Aletsch Glacier, and the Ice Palace are unique attractions.
Klein Matterhorn and Gornergrat
This is the place to enjoy a unique view of the Matterhorn. At 3,883 meters (12,739 ft) above sea level, the Klein Matterhorn is the highest viewing platform in the Alps, and offers an impressive experience. In the Glacier Palace, there is eternal ice. As an alternative, visitors can take the first electric rack-and-pinion railway to the Gornergrat at 3,089 meters (10,134 ft) above sea level.
This is the place to enjoy a unique view of the Matterhorn. At 3,883 meters (12,739 ft) above sea level, the Klein Matterhorn is the highest viewing platform in the Alps, and offers an impressive experience. In the Glacier Palace, there is eternal ice. As an alternative, visitors can take the first electric rack-and-pinion railway to the Gornergrat at 3,089 meters (10,134 ft) above sea level.
The Allalin experience
At 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) above sea level, the Metro Alpin, the world’s highest underground cable car, takes visitors to the world’s highest revolving restaurant. The entire alpine panorama passes by during the one-hour trip. The secrets of the glaciers are revealed in the ice pavilion next to the restaurant.
At 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) above sea level, the Metro Alpin, the world’s highest underground cable car, takes visitors to the world’s highest revolving restaurant. The entire alpine panorama passes by during the one-hour trip. The secrets of the glaciers are revealed in the ice pavilion next to the restaurant.
Pilatus
At 2,132 meters (6,955 ft) above sea level, the Pilatus is an ideal day trip from Zürich. The world’s steepest rack-and-pinion railway, two cable cars and Central Switzerland’s biggest suspension rope park promise an exciting experience.
At 2,132 meters (6,955 ft) above sea level, the Pilatus is an ideal day trip from Zürich. The world’s steepest rack-and-pinion railway, two cable cars and Central Switzerland’s biggest suspension rope park promise an exciting experience.
Rigi
At 1,797 meters (5,905 ft) above sea level, the Queen of Mountains, with fantastic views, offers 100 km of hiking trails and footpaths, a Nordic walking park, covered barbecue areas, skiing and sledging slopes, nostalgic rides on steam trains, numerous sun terraces and unique events.
At 1,797 meters (5,905 ft) above sea level, the Queen of Mountains, with fantastic views, offers 100 km of hiking trails and footpaths, a Nordic walking park, covered barbecue areas, skiing and sledging slopes, nostalgic rides on steam trains, numerous sun terraces and unique events.
Schilthorn
Nowhere is the view of the magnificent Alpine peaks in the Bernese Oberland more impressive than from the Schilthorn, at 2,970 meters (9,774 ft) above sea level. The world’s first revolving mountain restaurant offers a panorama of 200 Alpine peaks.
Nowhere is the view of the magnificent Alpine peaks in the Bernese Oberland more impressive than from the Schilthorn, at 2,970 meters (9,774 ft) above sea level. The world’s first revolving mountain restaurant offers a panorama of 200 Alpine peaks.
Säntis
The peak experience on the Säntis at 2,502 meters (8,205 ft) above sea level offers a natural spectacle par excellence. The panoramic view of six countries is spectacular. The experience is complemented by a nature park and the demonstration dairy on the Schwägalp.
The peak experience on the Säntis at 2,502 meters (8,205 ft) above sea level offers a natural spectacle par excellence. The panoramic view of six countries is spectacular. The experience is complemented by a nature park and the demonstration dairy on the Schwägalp.
Itinerary suggestions of 3 days in Zürich
- Day 1: Explore Zürich
- Day 2: Explore Zürich’s regions
- Day 3: Explore the regions surrounding Zürich
Transfers with or without tour guide
Zürich Tourism is happy to take care of renting buses, cars or limousines for transfers, as well as tours or multi-day excursions for you. In addition, we can organize tour guides in several languages.
Prices on request
Zürich Tourism is happy to take care of renting buses, cars or limousines for transfers, as well as tours or multi-day excursions for you. In addition, we can organize tour guides in several languages.
Prices on request
Zürich Hotels for the Travel Trade
In the Zürich region, over 350 hotels with more than 24,000 beds offer top-quality service to guests from around the world. Most of them provide special offers for the travel trade.
FIT interested hotels are marked with a √.
In the Zürich region, over 350 hotels with more than 24,000 beds offer top-quality service to guests from around the world. Most of them provide special offers for the travel trade.
FIT interested hotels are marked with a √.
