Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride


4 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 9
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Overview

See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
  • Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
  • Ferry ride across Lake Zurich
  • Guided Old Town walk
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Entry/Admission - Fahre Horgen-Meilen
  • Entry/Admission - Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Coach Terminal) to begin your city tour.

Pass By: Bahnhofstrasse, Runs North-South West of Limmat River, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.

Stop At: Lake Zurich, Zurich Switzerland

Enjoy a brief stop at the picturesque Lake Zurich, then move on to the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Zurich's art museum.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Zurichberg, Nordstrasse 9, Zurich 8006 Switzerland

Tour distinguished districts with stately mansions from glorious times past and convince yourself of the high standard of living on the threshold of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, whose most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein, and Zurich's art museum.

Stop At: Old Town, Zurich 8001 Switzerland

Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe -- located on St Peter's Church -- and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Fahre Horgen-Meilen, Seestrasse 570 Seestrasse Lake Zurich between the lakeside towns of Horgen and Meilen., Horgen Switzerland

Travel along the 'Gold Coast' to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF, Zelgstrasse 80, Adliswil, Zurich 8134 Switzerland

Continue your tour by traveling to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up 2, 630 feet (800 meters) to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends agian in central Zurich in the early evening.

Additional information

  • 06.03. – 06.04.2023 I 03.-31.03.2024: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision.
  • Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

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.
Paula_E
May 2023

Tour guide and bus driver were professional and friendly. On the appx 12 minute ferry ride, you are allowed to leave the bus and go up a floor for a better view for about 8 minutes. The cable car ride is fun and worth it for the views from the top. If you are older, as I am, be prepared for th...

Margarita_M
May 2023

The tour guide was great and provided comprehensive information about area. Very good organised. Easy to see Zurich. The ferry ride was quick but very enjoyable!

Douglas_M
May 2023

Views were amazing, even with a little cloud cover. There was a small mix up with our tickets but the agent quickly resolved.

Scott_R
May 2023

Very good tour. Had some unexpected rain but was still able to make the funicular and restaurant at top

Angie_W
April 2023

This trip was pretty nice. The tourist guide is very professional I will recommend it. I like the cable cart

joanfR6080SA
April 2023

Great trip. Super for first day! Excellent introduction to Zurich! Guide was excellent. Well organized and dealt with weather conditions!

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