From Basel: Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting and Lake Cruise
- 5–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This experience combines rich history, scenic beauty, sweet indulgence, and a relaxing lakeside adventure. We’ll start with a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walking tour through Zurich’s charming Old Town, where you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind landmarks like the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and the famous Bahnhofstrasse. Along the way, we’ll stop at three traditional Swiss confiseries to sample a variety of handcrafted chocolates—from silky pralines to unique seasonal creations—adding a delicious layer to your Zurich discovery. You’ll also enjoy a stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps. Next, take a peaceful boat cruise across Lake Zurich, enjoying panoramic views of the city, surrounding mountains, and lakeside villages. - Guided walking tour of Zurich’s historic Old Town - Visits to 3 traditional confiseries with chocolate tasting - Scenic photo stop overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps - Relaxing boat cruise on Lake Zurich
Inclusions
What's included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- Local Private Guide
- 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Zürich
- Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a 1 hour train ride until Zurich
While in Zurich, we’ll guide you through a 2.5 to 3-hour walking tour of the city’s highlights. Stroll through the charming Old Town, discover iconic landmarks like the Grossmünster and Fraumünster, and explore the elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
Next, we’ll board a boat for a scenic cruise on Lake Zurich of about 1 hours
Return to our starting point Basel SBB train station
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point (in front of big picture)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Switzerland Viva Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Basel
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 42 city tours we list in Basel.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Basel
Basel is a Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with a red-sandstone old town, a Gothic minster and many art museums.
Basel sits on a bend of the Rhine at the point where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. Its old town climbs the left bank to Münsterplatz, where the Gothic Minster in red sandstone holds the tomb of the scholar Erasmus. The Town Hall on the Marktplatz is red too, with a painted façade, and the Middle Bridge links the old town to Kleinbasel. Small ferries pulled across the river by the current alone run between the banks.
Top-ranked sights in Basel: Basel Minster (Basler Münster).
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