City Tours in Zurich
Zurich is a city full of history, culture and incomparable charm. A guided tour is the best way to discover the hidden treasures of this Swiss metropolis.
City Tours in Zurich
Zurich is a city full of history, culture and incomparable charm. A guided tour is the best way to discover the hidden treasures of this Swiss metropolis.
Whether you are interested in art, architecture, nature or gastronomy, Zurich has something for everyone. Let an experienced guide lead you through the picturesque streets and lively squares. You can choose between a public or private tour for your group or family and choose between German and English.
Book your city tour in Zurich today and experience an unforgettable journey!
Do you know the secrets of Zurich?
Who war Alfred Escher and why was he called “the Tsar von Zurich” by his contemporaries?
What does this beautiful building on Bahnhofstrasse have to do with torture?
Who stole the monument?
Why do you have to go to the police to see one of the most important sights of Zurich?
Which role did a baker from Götzis/Vorarlberg (Austria) play in the history of the oldest grand hotel in Zurich?
How did Huldrych Zwingli’s work influence the city’s history?
Reasons for a City Tour in Zurich
Zurich is not only a modern and vibrant metropolis but also a city with a rich and fascinating history. The Zurich Old Town (Altstadt) is the heart of this history, where traces of Zwingli, Einstein, Joyce, and many other personalities can be found. A guided tour through Zurich’s Old Town is highly recommended to discover the historical, cultural, and architectural treasures of this city. Here are some reasons why a tour of the Zurich Old Town is worthwhile:
Unforgettable Time Travel: The Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved quarter of the city, characterized by medieval alleys, churches, towers, fountains, and squares. It is divided by the Limmat River into two parts: the right-bank Old Town, home to the City Hall, Grossmünster, Limmatquai, and lively Niederdorf; and the left-bank Old Town, where you’ll find Fraumünster, Lindenhof, Schipfe, and the trendy Bahnhofstrasse. Exploring the Old Town during a guided tour allows you to delve into the history of these places, spanning from Roman times to the Reformation and modern era. Journey into the Future: The Old Town isn’t just a heritage site; it’s also a hub of innovation, creativity, and sustainability. It serves as the center of Zurich’s innovative potential, housing renowned universities, research institutes, and social initiatives. During a guided tour, you can catch glimpses of the city’s future visions.
Highly Recommended Activity: A guided tour of Zurich’s Old Town offers value to everyone. It provides a chance to see, experience, and appreciate the city from a new perspective.
It is possible to choose between a public and a private city tour. The public city tours take place at the dates indicated on the homepage. Registration is by email no later than 9 p.m. the day before. For groups or individuals who want to stay among themselves, private tours are offered outside the specified times.
Topic Tours in Zurich
Old Town
The Zurich Old Town is the heart of the city, where history and present meet. Here you can admire the magnificent churches Grossmünster, Fraumünster and St. Peter with their famous artworks, stroll through the picturesque alleys and squares, marvel at the impressive facades and linger in the charming cafes and restaurants. The Zurich Old Town is also a place of exciting history and fascinating culture that you should not miss. Come to Zurich and immerse yourself in the fascinating history and atmosphere of this beautiful old town.
Your excursion leads you from the impressive buildings of the National Museum and the main station over a section of the splendid Bahnhofstrasse to the left bank of the Limmat. You admire the monumental ensemble of the historic administrative buildings and reach the Lindenhof, the core of the Zurich Old Town, from where you enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view. Past the St. Peter’s Church and through the archaeological window Thermengasse, you descend to the Limmat and reach the Niederdorf, a vibrant district on the right side of the Limmat. In the further course, you will learn about the Spiegelgasse and its historical significance, before you follow, by the Cabaret Voltaire, the birthplace of Dadaism, to the scene of the Reformation, the Grossmünster. Afterwards, you cross the Limmat again to reach the magnificent Münsterhof and the Fraumünster with its famous Chagall windows. The tour ends at Paradeplatz, the heart of Bahnhofstrasse and the place with shaping historic significance.
Reformation
500 years ago, a religious, political and cultural movement began in Zurich that would shape the city and Switzerland in a lasting way: the Reformation. Under the leadership of Huldrych Zwingli and his successor Heinrich Bullinger, Zurich changed from a Catholic to a Reformed city, which separated itself from the old church and its traditions. The Reformation had far-reaching consequences for the lives of the people of Zurich, which are still noticeable today. Discover the history and significance of this shaping process with a city tour about the Reformation.
During the tour, you will experience the most important places of the Reformation, such as the Grossmünster and the Fraumünster and learn more about the social, political and cultural consequences of the Reformation for the city and the world. You will learn about the main actors of this movement and the images of women which it conveyed, and you will hear legends and myths which influenced the spiritual history of the city. What does reformed mean? Why is there no altar in the Grossmünster? Why are there stained glass windows in Zurich churches despite the prohibition of images? Where are the relics of the city saints Felix and Regula? You will receive answers to these and other questions during your city tour of the Reformation.
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