Alternative Tour of Zürich Old Town
Overview
Join our alternative walking tour through Zürich Old Town!
We will discover what contrasts our city hides and discuss topics that go beyond the image of wealthy, cheese and chocolate eating Zürich.
You can look forward to learning about rich medieval history as well as about current topics that influence our local community. We will introduce you to a local organisation that provides support structures to people in need. We will meet those who dedicate their time to help others, and hear eye-opening stories that enable us to see Zürich through a new lens.
This is a social impact experience.
We will discover what contrasts our city hides and discuss topics that go beyond the image of wealthy, cheese and chocolate eating Zürich.
You can look forward to learning about rich medieval history as well as about current topics that influence our local community. We will introduce you to a local organisation that provides support structures to people in need. We will meet those who dedicate their time to help others, and hear eye-opening stories that enable us to see Zürich through a new lens.
This is a social impact experience.
Inclusions
- Private Guide
- Chocolate tasting
- Contributions to a local non-profit organisation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sechselautenplatz, Sechselaeutenplatz 1, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Our guide will meet you at Sechseläuten square in front of the Opera house. We will start the tour with the introduction to the history of Zürich guilds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
Stroll along the lake to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buerkliplatz, Kreis 1, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Continue to Bürkliplatz and discover the most important monument of gay culture. Learn about the history of banking secrecy and head towards the Old Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Munsterbrucke, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Walk through the charming old town and uncover the secrets of our medieval past. Sample sustainable bean to bar chocolate handcrafted by local chocolatiers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Paradeplatz, Bahnhofstrasse / Poststrasse, Zurich Switzerland
Visit the famous Paradeplatz and the shopping street Bahnhofstrasse. Learn about the standards of living in Zürich and discover what every-day life looks like. What is an average salary ? What are the costs of living ? And what it means to live below the poverty level in a rich city ?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zürich Selnau, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Take a Detour to Zürich's lesser-known neighbourhood. Board a local train and explore what contrasts our city hides.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zürich Manegg, 8041 Zürich, Switzerland
Visit a local non-profit organisation that helps people in need. Meet with its volunteers and learn about the problems of poverty and food waste in Switzerland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hauptbahnhof, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Take a train with your guide to Zürich main train station.
End of the experience.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sechselautenplatz, Sechselaeutenplatz 1, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Our guide will meet you at Sechseläuten square in front of the Opera house. We will start the tour with the introduction to the history of Zürich guilds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
Stroll along the lake to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buerkliplatz, Kreis 1, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Continue to Bürkliplatz and discover the most important monument of gay culture. Learn about the history of banking secrecy and head towards the Old Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Munsterbrucke, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Walk through the charming old town and uncover the secrets of our medieval past. Sample sustainable bean to bar chocolate handcrafted by local chocolatiers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Paradeplatz, Bahnhofstrasse / Poststrasse, Zurich Switzerland
Visit the famous Paradeplatz and the shopping street Bahnhofstrasse. Learn about the standards of living in Zürich and discover what every-day life looks like. What is an average salary ? What are the costs of living ? And what it means to live below the poverty level in a rich city ?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zürich Selnau, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Take a Detour to Zürich's lesser-known neighbourhood. Board a local train and explore what contrasts our city hides.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zürich Manegg, 8041 Zürich, Switzerland
Visit a local non-profit organisation that helps people in need. Meet with its volunteers and learn about the problems of poverty and food waste in Switzerland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hauptbahnhof, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Take a train with your guide to Zürich main train station.
End of the experience.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Deborah D
February 2022
Looking for an insightful walking tour that covers both sides of Zurich? This is the tour for your. Diana was amazing and very insightful about the Zurich we know and the Zurich we may not know. I enjoyed every moment, the old town and visiting the supported local business that helps those in ne...
Looking for an insightful walking tour that covers both sides of Zurich? This is the tour for your. Diana was amazing and very insightful about the Zurich we know and the Zurich we may not know. I enjoyed every moment, the old town and visiting the supported local business that helps those in need. I told Diana that I've been on both sides of the coin in my personal life and appreciate seeing both sides of Zurich. It was revealing but not overwhelming. I would highly recommend. Diana is passionate and informative.Elef4444
January 2022
This tour has been a great experience! Despite the fact that I am a resident of the city, the tour managed to reveal new aspects of Zurich to me, aspects that I was not aware of, leaving me pleasantly surprised! Diana did a great job at making this interesting, fun and well-worth the time and pr...
This tour has been a great experience! Despite the fact that I am a resident of the city, the tour managed to reveal new aspects of Zurich to me, aspects that I was not aware of, leaving me pleasantly surprised! Diana did a great job at making this interesting, fun and well-worth the time and price. The social impact part of the tour provides a different perspective that I particularly appreciated. Well done!konzei
December 2021
An exciting tour at the Old Town of Zurich with historical and cultural insights. A definite plus is the promotion and support of local business. The tour had a natural flow in it without getting overwhelming to the visitor. Highly recommended!
An exciting tour at the Old Town of Zurich with historical and cultural insights. A definite plus is the promotion and support of local business. The tour had a natural flow in it without getting overwhelming to the visitor. Highly recommended!bashkita
March 2022
We went to the "All time round about tour" and we absolutely loved it! You think that Zurich is just about money and great watches? Diana will show you that there is more to that. Apart from seeing the historical part of Zurich and hearing a lot of exciting stories about past and present, the tou...
We went to the "All time round about tour" and we absolutely loved it! You think that Zurich is just about money and great watches? Diana will show you that there is more to that. Apart from seeing the historical part of Zurich and hearing a lot of exciting stories about past and present, the tour takes you to places that open up your eyes and show you the other reality that is in the city. If you want to discover Zurich in both its glory and hidden secrets, this tour is right for you. Plus if you are lucky, Diana will bring a bit of chocolate or Glühwein as she did for us 😊