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🏆 The Original Zurich Free Tour: Best Views, Hidden Secrets & Local Legends

4.65
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Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: German, English and Spanish
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Registered on 14 April 2023
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Free Walk Zurich is the original free walking tour in Zurich since 2013. We are a team of passionate and experienced local guides who, for over 10 years, are dedicated to providing visitors with an unforgettable experience of the city of Zurich, its history, culture, and hidden gems. We believe that the best way to discover Zurich is by foot, and our guided walking tours are designed to take visitors on a journey through the city's past and present, while showcasing its unique architecture, food, and culture.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Meet your Gurus: The "Original" Local Team 🇨🇭 Hi! We are the team that started it all in 2013. But we aren't just a company—we are a collective of Zurich’s most passionate friends. Because we are a team, we can offer what others can't: Variety. When you book with us, you’re getting a unique personality every time, backed by 10+ years of polished quality.

Meet Maria, who breathes life into local legends, from headless saints to the courageous women who saved the city from siege. 🏰

Meet Patrick, who can point out the Roman ruins hidden in plain sight and explain how a small toll station became a global financial powerhouse. 🏛️

Meet Jonathan, who delivers the city’s wildest stories with the charisma of a TED Talk speaker. Expect zero boredom and 100% engagement. 🎤

Meet Julien, who like Einstein studied science in Zurich, and will hit you with a good punchline 🎓

🚀 Why choose the Original? Don't settle for a boring history lecture. We believe a tour should feel like a walk with a smart, funny friend.

🎁 Exclusive Bonus: The "Swiss Insider" Kit 🎁 Zurich is beautiful, but it can be expensive and confusing. When you join our tour, every guest (or group) receives our Swiss Insider Card, which includes:

🗺️ Custom Zurich Map: Hand-marked with the "Secret Spots" we visit so you can find your way back later.

💰 Local Discounts: Special deals at our favorite authentic chocolate shops, fondue spots, and boutiques.

🚀 The "Cheat Sheet": Our guides’ curated list of the best "Free & Cheap" things to do in the city.

Note: This is a physical card you can keep as a souvenir of your trip!

Less "Blah Blah," More "Wow": We skip the dry dates and focus on the scandals, the secrets, and the vibrant culture of today.

The Best Photos: We know the exact spots for that perfect panoramic shot (better than the postcards!).

Local Hacks: We’ll show you how to survive the "most expensive city in the world" without going broke.

🗺️ What we will explore together: In 2 enjoyable hours, we unlock the city:

The Money Shot: Paradeplatz & Bahnhofstrasse – How a pig market became the world's banking vault. 💰

The Views: Lindenhof – The ancient Roman castle with the absolute best view over the Old Town. 📸

The Legends: The graves of the city saints (and the story of how they walked with their heads cut off!).

The Culture: Dadaism, Einstein, and Lenin – Why all these came to Zurich.

The Hidden Gems: Secret medieval alleys you would walk right past without us.

👀 The "After-Tour" Bonus: At the end of the tour, your guide will share their personal favourites:

  • The most impressive viewpoints in the city,
  • Hidden gardens or swimming spot for summer, cozy cafes for winter,
  • The best place for affordable Fondue. 🧀
  • The coolest rooftop bar locals love. 🍹

⚠️ Important: We are the most popular tour in town and groups are kept small for quality. Please book now to secure your spot!

Let's discover the real Zurich together. Book your spot below! 👇


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Paradeplatz 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Meeting at Paradeplatz 8 by UBS (by the tram stop 6/7/13/17 direction Enge. On Google and Apple Maps, former Credit Suisse building)
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Outside visit
Paradeplatz
We start the tour at the heart of the financial place, which hosts the largest banks in Switzerland
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Outside visit
Bahnhofstrasse
Zürich's main shopping street used to be a waterway and where the city walls were
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Outside visit
Münsterhof
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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4.78
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4.46
Communication
4.63
Quality
4.60
Route
4.63

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
🏆 The Original Zurich Free Tour: Best Views, Hidden Secrets & Local Legends
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