Zurich
Zurich Christmas markets and lights
A private guided walk through Zurich's Christmas markets: the main station, the Singing Christmas Tree, the Lindenhof, the lights of the Bahnhofstrasse and the market by the Opera House.
- Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Starting point
- Your hotel lobby in Zurich
- Experience
- Private tour
- Price
- One price for the whole group
The Christmas village by the Opera House, Zurich
Description
A private walk through Zurich in its Christmas season, with a guide who tells the stories behind the city's festive traditions.
From the decorated main station you walk to the Singing Christmas Tree, where choirs perform, up to the Lindenhof above the glowing rooftops of the old town, and along the Bahnhofstrasse beneath its famous lights.
The walk ends at the Christmas market by the Opera House, among wooden chalets, handmade gifts and mulled wine, where you are free to stay.
- The Christmas atmosphere of Zurich main station
- The Singing Christmas Tree
- The Bahnhofstrasse lights
- The Christmas market by the Opera House
Itinerary
Zurich main station
About 20 minutes among the lights and decorations, as your guide introduces Zurich's Christmas traditions.
The Singing Christmas Tree
A tree-shaped stage where choirs sing Christmas classics.
Lindenhof
A view over the old town under its Christmas lights, with stories of old Zurich.
Bahnhofstrasse
A walk beneath the avenue's canopy of shimmering Christmas lights.
Christmas market by the Opera House
Wooden chalets, handmade gifts, mulled wine and winter treats near the lake. The tour ends here, and you are free to stay.
Pick-up
- Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby or at the address you give us when booking.
What's included
- Private guide
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Dinner
Please note
- The tour is a walk through Zurich's Christmas markets, so please choose a date in the Christmas market season. We confirm your date in writing.
- Strollers are welcome.
What do I need to bring
- Warm winter clothing and comfortable shoes
Cancellation policy
More than 7 days before the tour: full refund. Between 7 days and 72 hours: 50% refund. Less than 72 hours, or no-show: no refund.
If you paid online and we cannot confirm your requested date, you choose another date or a full refund. One change of date is free up to 72 hours before the tour, subject to availability.
If we have to cancel, for example because of severe weather, you choose another date or a full refund.
More info
- Experience
- Private tour, only your group
- Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Departure
- Your hotel lobby in Zurich
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Age categories
- Adults: Age 15–99 · Children: Age 6–14 · Infants: Age 0–5
- Online booking
- Up to 7 participants. Larger groups on request.
- Booking notice
- Short-notice requests are welcome — call or message us to check.
