4 Zurich Ferry Trips to Build a Day Around

Zurich: City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry - Starting near Zurich HB and seeing the city by coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,366 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $83Our pick

Cover Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, and lakefront by bus and on foot, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and ride up to Felsenegg. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Bruno, Adolfo, and Konrad bring local history to life. Allow for weather, short uphill walks, and limited time at the viewpoint.

“The guide was very informative & easy to understand. Meeting point was easy to find. We felt we got a good look around Zurich as we only had one day 👌”

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

2.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Start at Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Station for a guided city tour, a short Old Town walk, a Lake Zurich ferry crossing, and the Felsenegg cable car. Guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia combine city history with practical tips. Expect a busy but well-paced afternoon in English and Spanish.

“Cecilia was very knowledgeable and bilingual, Spanish and English. Antonio the driver was extremely careful and engaging.”

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Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

3.Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Start at 1 pm in Zurich with a local guide, then tour the Old Town, financial district, university quarter, Lake Zurich, and Golden Coast. A ferry crossing and cable car to Felsenegg add fine views, though the ride may be replaced by the Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance.

“I didn’t like that it was in Spanish and English. I thought I signed up for English. So I think it could’ve been Better I signed up for an English chore. There’s only one Spanish-speaking on our bus. I think it should’ve been on another tour not ours. but otherwise our guide did her best !”

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Experience Zurich Tour via Trams, Trains, Ferries and Cable Cars

4.Experience Zurich Tour via Trams, Trains, Ferries and Cable Cars

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at the Swiss National Museum at 9:45 am for a 5 to 6 hour guided tour through Zurich. Ride the Polybahn, trams, ferry, bus, train, and cable car, then walk the Old Town, cruise Lake Zurich, and follow the Planetweg near Felsenegg or Uetliberg. Guides include Greg, Patricia, and Vanessa.

“This was a great, informative tour. Our tour guide Greg was excellent! It is a little challenging(hills) but well worth the sweat.”

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4 Zurich Ferry Trips to Build a Day Around

Zurich: City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

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Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

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Experience Zurich Tour via Trams, Trains, Ferries and Cable Cars

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