See Zurich's top attractions on a three-in-one city highlights tour. Explore the city by bus to get an overview of the various districts. Embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Discover the city and its beautiful surroundings from the water during an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich. Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and set out past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurich's renowned financial district. Enjoy a magnificent view of crystal-clear Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbor. Continue along the lake, passing the Opera House and the university district with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich. Tour distinguished neighborhoods with stately mansions from glorious times past. Picture living by the popular Zürichberg recreational area.  After enjoying a short glimpse of the city, the lake, and the snow-covered Alps, drive past the Kunsthaus art museum down to the charming Old Town for your walking tour. Take in guild houses, churches, historic squares, and hidden gems as you listen to your guide's numerous anecdotes about Zurich. Then, say goodbye to your tour guide and take a short stroll along the picturesque Limmat to nearby Bürkliplatz. Embark on a scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, past grand lakeside villas and popular lidos. Enjoy stunning views of the Swiss city and the Alps from the water. Sit back and relax as you listen to compelling stories about the history of the city, the lake, and the surrounding mountains via an audio guide app on your own device before ending the tour back at Bürkliplatz.

Your expert local city guide (MSc Geography) will show you the city's best parts, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country Switzerland in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. STANDARD sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are: - Bahnhofstrasse: the main shopping street, elegant and luxurious - Rennweg: Swiss love flags and you get to see the flags of all 26 cantons here - Lindenhof hill: offers one of the best views over the old town - Münsterbrücke: one of the best places in the city to have your picture taken - Grossmünster: the cathedral and most famous building in Zürich - Paradeplatz: the financial heart of Switzerland - Lakeside promenade (Bellevue square & Bürkliplatz square) - Niederdorf old town district Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we will visit (how many we are able to cover depends on the length of the tour you are booking): - old botanical garden: an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of the financial district - Predigergasse: take pictures at one of the nicest alleys in Niederdorf old town district - University of Zürich: explore the main building that features an impressive courtyard - Rechberggarten: relax in the beautiful garden near the University of Zürich - Library of the law faculty: take a glass elevator & enjoy the stunning architecture by star architect Santiago Calatrava - ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology): the best university in Switzerland with many famous alumni and several free museums - Polybahn cog railway: historic railway that connects the universities to the city centre - Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall: an artwork of national importance that even many locals haven’t visited - Schanzengraben canal: stroll along this tranquil canal where locals relax during lunchbreak and feed the ducks - Schwimmbad Oberer Letten: check out the magnificent public swimming baths at river Limmat & cool down with a swim (optional) - Viaduct: explore the most innovative shopping street located under the arches of a train viaduct built in 1894 - Freitag Tower: climb the unique tower made of containers for a view over Zurich West (new part of town) - MFO Park: a brilliant example of the highest quality urban landscape architecture - boat tour on River & Lake: take a boat ride on the tiny Limmat boats (boat ticket price not included) - leisurely walk from Zoo to Rigiblick & Rigiblick cog railway: enjoy the best views of Zürich on the lake and the Alps (ticket price for railways not included) - shop for the best quality Swiss chocolate

After meeting your guide, you'll head for the Opera house using public transit. Then, continue on foot along lake Zürich to Bürkliplatz, the best place to capture the city, lake, and mountains in one photograph. Next take a short tram ride to Paradeplatz in the heart of the financial district before heading to Bahnhofstrasse for some window-shopping at some of the world's most exclusive brand stores. Footsteps away from Bahnhofstrasse, you'll arrive at the 17th century old town and walk to St. Peter's church. Then, your guide will take you to Lindenhof with its great view over the Limmat River and the Großmünster (church). You'll continue your tour to the Fraumünster (church), where Mark Chagall designed the windows, and then across the bridge to see the Großmünster, where the Protestant reformation took place in Switzerland.  Next, catch a small cable car uphill to the University of Zurich. From the terraces of the main university building you'll have a fantastic view out over the city of Zurich. Finally your guide will take you to the river boat station where you'll board a boat for a ride on the Limmat River. At the end of the 25-minutes-ride, your guide will take you back to your hotel or other location within the city..