Zurich
Zurich old town, lake cruise and Felsenegg cable car
A private half day in Zurich: a guided old town walk, a cruise on Lake Zurich and the cable car to the Felsenegg viewpoint above the city.
- Duration
- 4 h 30 min
- Starting point
- Hotel pickup in Zurich
- Experience
- Private tour
- Price
- One price for the whole group
The Adliswil–Felsenegg cable car
Description
Zurich from three angles in one private half day: on foot, from the lake and from above.
Your guide leads you through the old town, past the Grossmünster, the Fraumünster, the Wasserkirche and St. Peter's, up to the University of Zurich for the view. A cruise of about 25 minutes on Lake Zurich follows.
A cable car then takes you up to Felsenegg, with views over the city, the lake and the Alps, and a panoramic restaurant where you can stop for a meal or a drink.
- A guided walk through Zurich's old town
- About 25 minutes by boat on Lake Zurich
- The Felsenegg cable car, ticket included
- Views over the city, the lake and the Alps
Itinerary
Old town walk
The Grossmünster, the Fraumünster, the Wasserkirche and St. Peter's, then the University of Zurich for a panorama of the city.
Lake Zurich cruise
About 25 minutes on the water, with the city and its shores from a different angle.
Felsenegg
A cable car ride up to the viewpoint above the Sihl valley, with views of the Alps and Lake Zurich, walks in nature and a panoramic restaurant serving Swiss dishes.
Pick-up
- Your guide meets you at your hotel and recognises you by name. The exact meeting time and contact details are sent in advance.
- Another meeting point can be arranged on request where possible.
What's included
- Professional private local guide
- Guided walk through Zurich's old town
- Lake Zurich cruise ticket
- Felsenegg cable car ticket
- Personal, flexible experience
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks, except bottled water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Please note
- A moderate level of fitness is needed: at Felsenegg the path to the restaurant goes downhill, and you walk back uphill on the same path to the cable car. This part is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, walking difficulties or breathing conditions.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
- Infants need their own seat and may not sit on a lap.
What do I need to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- 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.
More info
- Experience
- Private tour, only your group
- Duration
- 4 h 30 min
- Departure
- Hotel pickup in Zurich
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Age categories
- Adults: Age 15–100 · Children: Age 5–14 · Infants: Age 0–4
- Online booking
- Up to 7 participants. Larger groups on request.
- Booking notice
- Short-notice requests are welcome — call or message us to check.
