Free tour

🇬🇧 Essential Zurich: Old Town, Views, and Audio Guides

4.50

Acceptable(163)

Zürich

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Federico

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 23 April 2018

. 🇨🇭 Welcome to Zurich! We are Federico & Santiago 🚀 We are your local hosts and the creators of one of the city's best-rated experiences (⭐ 9.3/10). Our mission is simple: for you to discover the true essence of Zurich guided by passionate residents. We combine our background in world-class service (aviation ✈️) with the deep knowledge of living here for years, offering you a professional, warm, and perfectly organized tour. Why choose our experience? We don't offer a traditional tour full of boring facts; we design a Premium Experience meant to be enjoyed every minute: 🎧 Total Comfort (Headsets): We are among the few who include radio guides. You will hear every story and curiosity with perfect clarity and without effort, enjoying the freedom to take photos while we walk. 🇨🇭 Real Perspective: Beyond medieval history, we connect you with current Zurich. You will understand how the economy, society, and daily life work in the city with the best quality of life in the world. ⏱️ Dynamic Pace: We value your time. In 90 minutes, we cover the essentials of the Old Town in an agile walk designed for travelers who want to see, learn, and enjoy without unnecessary pauses. 📸 Unique Memories: We know the perfect angles. We will take you to the best panoramic viewpoints and help you get that dream photo. Our Commitment: To make your visit memorable, providing a warm welcome and practical tools so you can continue enjoying the city after the tour. We look forward to exploring Zurich together! 🌍✨

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

🇬🇧 The Best of Zurich: Old Town and Views (With Audio Guides)

⭐ 9.3/10 based on over 1,500 Reviews! ⭐

👋🇬🇧 Hello! We are Federico and Santiago.

We have been professional guides since 2018.

Above all, we are world travelers 🌍 who decided to make Zurich our home. We have lived and worked around the globe, and we know exactly what you need when visiting a new city: efficiency, quality, and local secrets.

Why do travelers choose us?

We bring our experience in aviation and premium service to the streets of Zurich.

We chose this city for family and love ❤️, and we want you to enjoy it stress-free.

🎧 Crystal Clear Audio: We use audio guides (headsets) so you can hear every story perfectly while taking photos.

📸 Photo Service: We know the best angles! We act as your personal photographers so you can take home amazing memories.

🎁 Extra Tips: At the end, we share a weekly event calendar, a list of restaurants, and transportation tips so you can keep enjoying like a local.

🚶‍♂️ The Route (20 Stops / ~3,000 Steps):

We designed this dynamic tour to make the most of your time:

🚠 The Views: We start with the Polybahn funicular to the University terrace (ETH) for the best skyline panorama.

🏘️ The Old Town: We descend through the medieval Neumarkt. We will see Lenin's house, the artistic Cabaret Voltaire, and the historic Spanish Winery.

🌊 The River: We cross the bridge with stunning views of the Opera and Lake Zurich.

⛪ The History: We explore the Fraumünster and St. Peter's area. We visit the Church of the Augustinians (with its unique history) and the colorful Augustinergasse street.

💎 The End: We finish on the most luxurious street in the world, Bahnhofstrasse.

Join us to understand the Swiss lifestyle, economy, and the secrets of this beautiful city! 🇨🇭✨

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Central, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

📍 MEETING POINT VIEW LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAPS Exact location: In front of the Central Plaza Hotel, across the street, right on the corner by the river 🌊. 🚫☂️ IMPORTANT: We will be the only ones waiting in that corner. We do NOT carry colorful umbrellas or flags. Look for Federico or Santiago. 🌳 Weather (Sun, Rain, or Cold): In case of extreme weather, wait under the trees 20 meters away (next to the bus stop), always on the river side. ⏰ Punctuality: The tour starts ON TIME. Please arrive 5 minutes early for check-in. If you arrive late, the group will have already departed.

Outside visit

Zurich HB

Outside visit

Universitätstrasse

Outside visit

Münsterhof

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.