Zurich

Zurich old town, lake cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

A guided walk through Zurich’s old town, a short cruise on Lake Zurich and the Lindt Home of Chocolate, in a private half day.

Duration
4 h 30 min
Starting point
Hotel pickup in Zurich
Experience
Private tour
Price
One price for the whole group

Zurich from the Quai Bridge

Description

A private half day that combines Zurich’s old town, a cruise on Lake Zurich and a visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Your driver-guide collects you at your hotel and shows you the old town on foot: cobbled lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse and the view from the Lindenhof. A boat ride of about 25 minutes then crosses the lake, with the city skyline and, on clear days, the Alps behind.

The day ends at the Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you explore the museum at your own pace, see the chocolate fountain and taste Swiss chocolate.

  • A guided walk through the old town
  • The Bahnhofstrasse and the Lindenhof
  • About 25 minutes by boat on Lake Zurich
  • The Lindt Home of Chocolate, with tastings

Itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Collection at your hotel in Zurich.

  2. Old town walk

    A guided walk through the Altstadt, its cobbled streets and medieval buildings, along the Bahnhofstrasse and up to the Lindenhof for the view over the city.

  3. Lake Zurich cruise

    About 25 minutes on the water, with the city skyline, green hills and the distant Alps.

  4. Lindt Home of Chocolate

    A self-guided visit of the interactive museum: how Swiss chocolate is made, the chocolate fountain and tastings. Stay as long as you like.

Pick-up

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, accommodation or another agreed address in Zurich.
  • Your exact pickup time is confirmed in advance, and your driver-guide meets you at the agreed place.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Private driver-guide
  • Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance tickets for the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Flexible private itinerary
  • Personal assistance throughout the tour

Exclusions

  • Lunch: there is no lunch break in the standard itinerary
  • Meals and drinks, except bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Please note

  • Infant seats can be arranged on request.
  • Please tell us in advance if you are travelling with an infant or young child or have accessibility needs.
  • A lunch stop can be arranged on request; it may change the itinerary or the length of the tour.

What do I need to bring

  • Clothing suited to the weather.

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.

Read the cancellation policy

More info

Experience
Private tour, only your group
Duration
4 h 30 min
Departure
Hotel pickup in Zurich
Difficulty
Easy
Age categories
Adults: Age 15–100 · 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.
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