Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Stop 2
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 3
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.
Stop 4
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 5
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.
Stop 6
Travel along the picturesque Gold Coast by coach to Meilen, where you will board the ferry and cross Lake Zurich to Horgen.
Stop 7
Continue your tour to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich.
Stop 8
Your compact yet comprehensive tour of the highlights of Zurich and the surrounding countryside ends again in central Zurich in the early evening.
What’s included
- Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
- Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
- Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
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.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: On the following dates, the Felsenegg cable car will be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train due to maintenance: 2–4 November 2026; 11–15 January 2027; 18–22 January 2027; 25–29 January 2027; and 1-5 February 2027
- Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
- Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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