Zurich Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This isn’t a postcard stroll. It’s a two-hour Self-Guided Walking Tour through headless martyrs, rebellious monks, medieval power moves, and a train line built for pastries. You’ll follow Roman roads, climb Gothic towers, and stand where Zurich once scared off an army with a well-timed bluff. From ruling abbesses to stained glass dreams and a final stop in a former weapons depot turned beer hall, this tour peels back the polished surface of one of Europe’s most quietly chaotic cities. Wear good shoes, bring curiosity, and save room for sausage. Zurich doesn’t shout — but it never stays still.
Inclusions
What's included
- Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
What's not
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
- Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tour
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Itinerary
Marvel at the grand facade of Zurich’s central station, where modern bustle meets historic charm.
Enjoy a peaceful view from Lindenhof hill, once a Roman fortress and now a tranquil park above the old town.
Wander through Augustinergasse, a colorful medieval alley known for its bay windows and charming boutiques.
Pause outside St. Peter’s Church to admire the largest church clock face in Europe—visible from many corners of Zurich.
Step into Hirschen-Platz, a cozy square that whispers tales of medieval guilds and Zurich’s vibrant street life.
Gaze up at the striking Predigerkirche, with its tall tower and fascinating blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Stand before the iconic twin towers of Grossmünster, the cradle of the Swiss Reformation and a true Zurich landmark.
Admire the graceful Fraumünster church from the outside, famous for its Marc Chagall stained-glass windows inside.
Take in the historic charm of Zeughauskeller, once a weapons depot and now a bustling restaurant.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start your adventure at Zurich’s Hauptbahnhof, the city’s beating heart. Just open the app nearby to begin exploring!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ciceru
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zurich
- Its from-price is 99% below the median of the 182 city tours we list in Zurich.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 62 of 182.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, set at the head of a clear lake with Alpine views, a medieval old town and the cabaret where Dada was born.
The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat River, with narrow lanes, guild houses and church spires. The twin towers of the Grossmünster are the city's landmark, the Fraumünster has stained-glass windows by Chagall, and St Peter's Church has one of the largest clock faces in Europe. Lindenhof hill gives a peaceful view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Zurich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).
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