Rhine Falls Tour from Zurich


3 hours 45 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 9
Mobile ticket

Overview

Marvel at the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, on this half-day tour from Zurich. Travel to Northern Switzerland, a beautiful wine growing region with charming farming villages and scenic landscape near the German border. Admire the medieval Laufen Castle before reaching majestic Rhine Falls. Enjoy a full hour to admire and capture photos of the powerful falls, and in summer, take a thrilling boat ride to get a closer look at them (optional, summer only, subject to availability). The duration of this excursion make this scenic tour easy to squeeze into a tight schedule.

Inclusions

  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
  • Visit to Rhine Falls. Laufen Castle, Historama
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Entry/Admission - Rhine Falls

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

After pickup from Central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station), drive through the picturesque landscape with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages to reach the splendid medieval Castle Laufen!

Stop At: Rhine Falls, Rheinfallquai, Neuhausen am Rheinfall 8212 Switzerland

Enjoy approx. one hour of leisure time at the mighty Rhine Falls, one of Switzerland's major attractions. Delight in unique views of Europe's biggest waterfalls from the panoramic lift and see how an average of 700'000 liters of water per second plunge across a width of 150 meters into the basin below. A beautiful, short stroll on the Belvedere panoramic trail takes you to the viewing platform right above the falls where you feel the spindrift of the rumbling waters. Take an optional boat ride (summer only) close to the falls. Visit the Historama at the patriarchal castle to learn more about the interesting history of this unique place.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

The return journey passes by the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress from the 16th century. The way then continues for a short stretch through Germany before you arrive back in the city centre of Zürich.

Additional information

  • Passport is mandatory for return journey from the Rhine Falls via Germany to Zurich
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
  • The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and strollers
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • 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.
Udita_B
May 2022

Great tour with a fun itinerary and an easy way to get to and from the falls and we were able to do the boat trip which was 15 min and a lot of fun

SlickDC
May 2022

Our tour guide Peter - the pinnacle of service!!! His attention to detail, genuine care and his humor made this full day tour very pleasant. We enjoyed this day so much that we asked Peter to assist and connect us with a private chauffer to Konstanz for the very next day at the end of this tou...

Dominic_S
May 2022

The waterfall itself was incredible, very beautiful and the whole area looks like a painting. The tour guide, Angela, was very informative and friendly, really made the tour a great experience.

Jessica_S
June 2021

I loved this tour was great for my family (9yr and 2yr). Our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable of the areas. The falls were beautiful and a must see if you are near the area. The pricing was reasonable for us as well. The only suggestion would be able to spend more time at the falls mayb...

Lee_H
August 2020

I usually don't write reviews but I must give a special mention to Anja and the tour guide for amazing customer service. They ensured the tour still went ahead even though I was the only one that had booked on that mornings trip. I cannot thank them enough. The weather was perfect, the boat tri...

Patricia_S
June 2020

Once again in Zürich I will book another small tour in the surroundings with them . Rinefalls Was particular special because of a small group and also less tourists in such famous spot.

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