What to do and see in Canton of Zurich, Canton of Zurich: The Best Cultural Tours

Step through 2000 years of history and discover the rich cultural tapestry of Zurich on a 2-3 hour walking tour in a small group. Don't miss the city’s most prominent sights and get acquainted with its historical highlights and cultural delights. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the Old Town, the place where the Romans settled down 2 millenniums ago, where Marc Chagall and Giacometti painted some fabulous stained glass windows for a famous church, where Europe's biggest facade clock can be admired, where the frequented restaurants by Vladimir Lenin, Richard Wagner, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent or Pablo Picasso are still welcoming its guests, where the biggest Swiss Banks are preserving tones of gold and billions in cash, where breathtaking panoramic views invite you to linger and to take with you some brilliant photos. Solo travelers, please contact us in order to make a booking when this option is available.

Inclusions: Local guide, Ticket for funicular ride , Solo travelers please contact us in order to make a booking when this option is available.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Zurich has a beautiful, historic old town. Many of the buildings are several hundred years old. In small, private groups, we, two local residents, will guide you for about two hours through winding alleys and cosy squares, right across the old town on both sides of the Limmat river. We will visit places where you can feel the rich history of the city and which can only be reached via special access.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

This experience is provided by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with St. Gallen? Challenge accepted! Discover St. Gallen during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet at the train station and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes St. Gallen special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city

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This tour is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of St. Gallen with a passionate local who wants to share all the best-kept secrets of St. Gallen with you! Our excursion will start at the Vadian statue. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the old city gate or the Cathedral, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We know that travelling is the best way of learning, and having a knowledgeable local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

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This is a Stress-Free Private Tour, that fits every weather condition. Lunch, snacks during the ride, ARE INCLUDED in the price. Any special request or adjustments can be done based on your preferences and availability while a professional chauffeur will be at your disposal.

Inclusions: Swiss Restaurant, included; Entrance, Main, Coffee or Tea and drink, Small snacks during the ride, Swiss brand Glass bottle water during the ride, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

Are you in Zurich just for a short time, on a lay over or just for a few days, and you want to see the most of it? Then book this two hours orientation tour of Zurich City. Together with your private guide, you will walk through the old part of town, and we will show you the highlights and absolute must-sees while you are in Zurich. Learn about the history and today`s life in Zurich City, ask recommendations and insider tips for food and activities to you private guide, and discover why Giaccomo Casanova never left the area while he was visiting Zurich! Adjust this tour on the spot together with your guide, as per your wishes and interests!

Inclusions: Private guide during this 2 hours walk

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Do you want to learn about one of Europe`s most important monasteries on the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela? Do you want to visit the beautiful town of Rapperswil with its medieval city walls and stunning views over the lake of Zurich? Do you want to relax on a boattrip on the lake, enjoying the views over the golden and silver coast, while tasting a nice glass of wine? And last but not least, do you want to know why Giaccomo Casanova never left Zurich while visiting the area? Then this is the right tour for you!

Inclusions: Private driver-guide from Zurich till Rapperswil, Official local guide in Zurich (2 hours), Private transportation, Boat tickets Lake Zurich, Entrance Monastry Einsiedeln

Exclusions: Lunch

Discover our beautiful capital which is part of the World Heritage List and visit a typical farm in the Emmental Cheese area. In the morning we leave Zurich and make our way to Berne – the capital of Switzerland. Guided tour in the old part of town, where we will find the famous Zytglogge – a landmark medieval tower in Berne from the early 13th century, which has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower and has been and still is th centre of the urban life. Discover where Albert Einstein lived, and admire the beautiful view over the historical city centre – which is part of Unesco. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon we continue to the area of Emmental, where the typical Swiss Cheese Emmental comes from. We visit one of the farms, and learn about the life and work of the farmers’ family. Discover how the cheese is made, and learn how many liters of milk a cow gives per day. You will be surprised!

Inclusions: Professional guides

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Discover the delights of Bern and the surrounding countryside on a day trip from Zurich. Enjoy the rural charms of the lush, mountainous Swiss landscape. Stop at the Kambly Experience to see how Switzerland’s finest biscuits are made. Take a guided tour around the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Bern Old Town, and learn about the art of making Emmental cheese during a visit to a show dairy, which will include a cheese tasting. Numbers limited to 16 people, ensuring a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Transportation in comfortable Mercedes minibus, free WIFI included, Professional multilingual guide, Visit to Kambly Experience with biscuit tasting, Guided tour of Berne Old Town, Visit to Emmentaler show dairy, incl. audio-visual museum “King’s Way” and cheese tasting, Goodie bag incl. typical Swiss products

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

See Zurich's highlights and secret spots.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Personal driver, All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Use of Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Lunch