Guided walking tour · Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

A walk through Zurich's old town telling its history, including Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner.

Rating on Viator
4.5 out of 5 from 527 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, Spanish
Price
From £23 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
From age 6
Run by
Zürich Tourism, Tourist Information
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Bahnhofstrasse
  2. Lindenhof Hill10 min
  3. Fraumunster Church
  4. Niederdorf1 hr
  5. Grossmunster

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Explore quaint alleyways and discover hidden gems
  • Sightseeing in Zurich´s impressive old town
  • Tour guide with extensive knowledge

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No entry to the Fraumünster Church

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Zurich

  • Price: from £23. 10 of the other 10 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £79.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 10 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 20 people. None of the other 6 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.1 km in about 27 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Zurich

Zurich's old town lines both banks of the Limmat river where it leaves Lake Zurich, with medieval lanes, church towers, guild houses and some of Switzerland's best chocolate shops.

Terrain. Mostly flat by the river; the lanes up to Lindenhof and the university are steep.

Prices. Zurich is one of the world's most expensive cities.

Read the full Zurich walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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