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Zurich Highlights with Lake Cruise & Optional FIFA Museum Ticket

3.5(61)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 61 reviews3 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Best of Switzerland Tours
Cruise Journey With Traditional Boats in Zurich

About this activity

Board your coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's financial district. Enjoy views of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor.

Continue along the lake past the Grand Opera House and the university quarter with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and University of Zurich. Tour districts with stately mansions from past eras and experience the high standard of living on the edge of the popular Zürichberg recreational area. Drive down to the Old Town for a guided walking tour. Marvel at the guild houses, St. Peter Church with Europe’s largest clock face, and the Fraumünster, known for Chagall's stained glass windows.

Embark at Bürkliplatz on an independent one-hour scenic cruise past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Guests with the FIFA ticket can continue after the cruise to explore football history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging displays at their own pace.

What's included

  • ✓Guided walking tour of the Old Town
  • ✓FIFA Museum ticket incl. audio-guide (when the option is selected)
  • ✓Independent lake cruise with ticket and audio guide (to download on your own device)
  • ✓Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • ✓Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
  • ✓Partly guided tour by a professional guide

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

  • The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is partly guided by a professional guide. For the unescorted lake cruise, you receive detailed written information.
  • Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
  • Guests visit the FIFA Museum independently after the tour (last admission at 17:30, opening hours on public holidays may vary). Tickets and directions are provided at check-in.
  • If you do not have unlimited data in Switzerland, we recommend downloading the ZSG Tour App in advance
  • The tour ends at Bürkliplatz square.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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