Guided tour with ferry and cable car

Zurich in a long half day

Zurich city tour with ferry, cable car, Old Town and Felsenegg

★★★★★ 5/5 · 6 h approximate duration
From 96 EUR free cancellation

This Zurich city tour with ferry and cable car lets you experience the city beyond a simple walk: Old Town streets, urban viewpoints, Lake Zurich, a ferry ride and a cable car ascent to Felsenegg. It is a practical choice if you want to see a lot in one day with an English-speaking guide and public transport transfers.

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⚡ English-guided tour with lunch at your own expense during the route. · Price per person may vary by date, availability and selected option.

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✔ Explore the Old Town, Niederdorf, Limmatquai, Lindenhof and Bahnhofstrasse.
✔ Includes tickets for the ferry, cable car, funicular and planned public transport.
✔ Reach Felsenegg for panoramic views of Zurich and the surrounding mountains.
✔ English-guided tour with lunch at your own expense during the route.
A broad Zurich overviewThe route combines landmarks, historic streets, lakeside scenery and a panoramic ascent, ideal if your time in the city is limited.
Ferry and cable car includedThis is not only a city walk: it adds scenic transport so you can experience Zurich from the water and from above.
Guided from start to finishThe guide leads the experience, coordinates transfers and adds context around ETH, Niederdorf, Lindenhof, Fraumünster and Grossmünster.
Good for a first visitIt works especially well for travellers who want orientation, key areas and a panoramic finish without arranging every transfer separately.

📖 What you will see on the Zurich city tour with ferry and cable car

The itinerary starts around the Swiss National Museum and continues towards some of Zurich’s most recognisable places, including Polyterrasse ETH, Niederdorf, Limmatquai and Lindenhof.

You will also pass Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, Fraumünster and Grossmünster before continuing to the lake, the Lake Zurich ferry ride and the ascent towards Felsenegg.

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Old Town streets, historic corners and emblematic shopping areas.

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Ferry ride on Lake Zurich included in the experience.

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Cable car to Felsenegg with free time to enjoy the views.

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A convenient way to connect historic Zurich, the lake and an alpine-style viewpoint in one booking.

The lake adds a scenic pause before heading up to Felsenegg. Ferry included

A guided experience with an active pace

This guided Zurich tour is designed for travellers who enjoy walking and using public transport. The approximate duration is around 6 hours, although the activity page also shows 6 to 9-hour options depending on availability.

Lunch is not included and is paid separately, so comfortable shoes, suitable clothing and a reusable water bottle are recommended.

Old Town Lake Zurich Felsenegg English guide

Traveller feedback

A convenient way to connect historic Zurich, the lake and an alpine-style viewpoint in one booking.

Reviews highlight that the route covers a lot while still feeling relaxed, and that the guides provide useful information along the way.

5/5average rating
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6 happroximate duration
24 hfree cancellation

🗣️ Traveller feedback

Rubina – Canada

She noted that the tour covered a lot while still feeling relaxed, with an informative and fun guide.

Joana – United States

She gave the experience the highest score and described it very positively.

Carlos – United States

He recommended the activity and praised the quality of the guide during the tour.

What is included and what to know

The booking includes a guided walking tour of Zurich, an Old Town visit and tickets for the ferry, cable car, funicular and planned public transport transfers.

Lunch, drinks and souvenirs are not included. The activity is not suitable for travellers with reduced mobility, heart or respiratory conditions, back problems, claustrophobia or low fitness levels.

Felsenegg offers one of the most complete views around Zurich. Natural viewpoint

Price and booking

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From 96 EUR

The listed price starts from 96 EUR per person. Since times and options can change, it is best to check current availability on GetYourGuide before booking.

DurationAround 6 hours; some options indicate 6 to 9 hours.
LanguageEnglish-speaking guide.
CancellationFull refund when cancelling at least 24 hours in advance.
Meeting pointMay vary depending on the option booked; linked to the Swiss National Museum area.
ProviderWOW SWITZERLAND.
Not includedLunch, drinks and souvenirs.
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Price per person may vary by date, availability and selected option.

The mix of walking and public transport makes comfortable shoes important. Active route

Who this tour is best for

This activity suits first-time visitors who want a broad guided route with landmarks, lake scenery and a viewpoint without building the itinerary from scratch.

It is not the best fit if you want a very short, private or low-walking tour. Health and mobility restrictions should be reviewed before booking.

First-time visitors to Zurich. Travellers who want city, lake and panoramic views together. People who prefer a guided route with transport included. Travellers fit enough to walk for several hours.
Ideal if you want to leave with a complete image of Zurich. First visit

❓ FAQ

What does this Zurich city tour with ferry and cable car include?
It includes a guided walking tour, Old Town visit, ferry ticket, cable car ticket, funicular ticket and the planned public transport transfers during the activity.
How long does the activity last?
The indicated duration is around 6 hours, although the activity page also shows 6 to 9-hour options depending on availability and season.
What language is the tour in?
The activity is offered with an English-speaking guide.
Is lunch included?
No. There is a lunch break, but lunch is paid by the traveller.
Is it suitable for travellers with reduced mobility?
No. It is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, low fitness levels or certain health conditions listed by the provider.

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A complete way to discover Zurich

If you want the historic centre, the lake and a panoramic viewpoint without coordinating each transfer yourself, this tour brings the key elements together in one experience.

Check times, the exact meeting point and availability on GetYourGuide before booking, especially during busy travel periods.

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