🏨 Alternative Tour of Zürich Old Town Activity

Alternative Tour of Zürich Old Town

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From $54.08

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Zurich, Zurich

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Join our alternative walking tour through Zürich Old Town!

We will discover what contrasts our city hides and discuss topics that go beyond the image of wealthy, cheese and chocolate eating Zürich.

You can look forward to learning about rich medieval history as well as about current topics that influence our local community. We will introduce you to a local organisation that provides support structures to people in need. We will meet those who dedicate their time to help others, and hear eye-opening stories that enable us to see Zürich through a new lens.

This is a social impact experience.

What's Included

Chocolate tasting

Contributions to a local non-profit organisation

Private Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Public Transport

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 6 - 100

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sechselautenplatz

Our guide will meet you at Sechseläuten square in front of the Opera house. We will start the tour with the introduction to the history of Zürich guilds.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Zurich

Stroll along the lake to enjoy the breathtaking views.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buerkliplatz

Continue to Bürkliplatz and discover the most important monument of gay culture. Learn about the history of banking secrecy and head towards the Old Town.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Munsterbrucke

Walk through the charming old town and uncover the secrets of our medieval past. Sample sustainable bean to bar chocolate handcrafted by local chocolatiers.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paradeplatz

Visit the famous Paradeplatz and the shopping street Bahnhofstrasse. Learn about the standards of living in Zürich and discover what every-day life looks like. What is an average salary ? What are the costs of living ? And what it means to live below the poverty level in a rich city ?

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Take a Detour to Zürich's lesser-known neighbourhood. Board a local train and explore what contrasts our city hides.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hauptbahnhof

Take a train with your guide to Zürich main train station.
End of the experience.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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