Best of Zurich: Highlights & Old Town Private Tour
At a glance
Best of Zurich: Highlights & Old Town Private Tour is a 2h private experience in Zurich, Switzerland, operated by Swiss Epic Tours. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $337.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private driver-guide during the whole tour, Transportation with a latest model luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience the financial and cultural heart of Switzerland on an exclusive private city tour of Zurich. Traveling in luxury private transport with a dedicated local driver-guide, you’ll discover iconic landmarks, historic quarters, and scenic lake views at your own relaxed pace.
Begin with a drive down world-famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe’s most exclusive shopping avenues, leading toward serene Lake Zurich and the scenic Enge district. Stop at romantic viewpoints over the lake and surrounding Swiss Alps.
Step into Zurich’s historic Old Town (Altstadt). Walk cobblestone lanes to Lindenhof hill for panoramic city vistas, admire the Fraumünster church with its celebrated Chagall stained-glass windows, view the ancient St. Peter’s church clock face, and marvel at the twin towers of Grossmünster.
Includes private round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off, a local driver-guide, and full schedule customization.
What's included
What's included
- Private driver-guide during the whole tour
- Transportation with a latest model luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Our guide will show you the highlights of Zurich City, such as the Bahnhofstrasse (main commercial area), financial district, university area, viewpoint over the city and the main churches.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Drive down world-renowned Bahnhofstrasse, admiring boutique storefronts, historic bank headquarters at Paradeplatz, and classic Swiss architecture.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Stop along the shores of Lake Zurich. Take photos of the lake and distant Alps, stroll the waterfront promenade, and admire historic lakeside villas.
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Stop 4 · 30m
Walk through Zurich's medieval Old Town. Ascend Lindenhof hill for sweeping panoramic views of the Limmat River, historic guild houses, and city spires.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Discover Zurich's architectural icons: Grossmünster with its twin towers, Fraumünster with Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows, and St. Peter’s Church, featuring Europe's largest church clock face.
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Stop 6
Conclude your city overview with direct drop-off back at your Zurich hotel or chosen central destination.
Meeting point
We can collect you anywhere in Zurich City. Please just let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will meet you there!
Please note that drop off times can vary depending on the time of the day and the season
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Zurich: Highlights & Old Town Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $337.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private driver-guide during the whole tour; Transportation with a latest model luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle.
Where does it start?
We can collect you anywhere in Zurich City. Please just let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will meet you there! Please note that drop off times can vary depending on the time of the day and the season
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Zurich.
