• Basel SBB Station - Begin your journey with a one-hour train ride on the intercity train to Zürich.
• Zurich HB - Zürich Hauptbahnhof (commonly referred to as Zürich HB or simply HB; Zürich Main Station or Zürich Central Station) is the largest railway station in Switzerland. Zürich serves as a major railway hub, offering services to and from various parts of Switzerland and neighboring countries like Germany, Italy, Austria, and France. The station was initially built as the terminus of the Spanisch Brötli Bahn, the first railway constructed entirely within Switzerland.
• Lindenhof Hill - The Lindenhof, located in the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, is the historic site of a Roman castle and the later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz. It is positioned on Lindenhof hill, on the left side of the Limmat at the Schipfe.
• Fraumunster Church - The Fraumünster is a church in Zürich, constructed on the remnants of a former abbey for aristocratic women, founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard.
• Grossmunster - The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches in the city (the others being the Fraumünster, Predigerkirche, and St. Peterskirche). Its congregation is part of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich.
• Niederdorf - The Niederdorf was the least developed area of the medieval city.
• Old Town - Enjoy your lunch break at one of the restaurants in Zürich’s old town.
• Buerkliplatz - Bürkliplatz is a town square in Zürich, Switzerland. Named after Arnold Bürkli, it is a key point for road and public transportation, as well as the lake shore promenades constructed between 1881 and 1887.
• Opernhaus Zurich - The Zürich Opera House is an opera venue in the Swiss city of Zürich. Situated at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891.
• University of Zurich - ETH Zurich is renowned globally in academia and industry, particularly in science and technology. It consistently ranks among the top three to five universities in Europe and one of the top 15 to 20 worldwide.
• Limmatquai - Limmatquai is a street in Zürich, Switzerland. Named after the Limmat, it follows the right-hand (eastern) bank of the river for about 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) through the Altstadt, or historical core, of the city. The street was once vital for road and public transportation, but today parts of it are a pedestrian zone shared with Zürich’s trams.
• Paradeplatz - Paradeplatz is a square on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive real estate locations in Switzerland and is synonymous with wealth and Swiss banks, housing the headquarters of both UBS and Credit Suisse.
• Bahnhofstrasse - Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich’s main downtown street and one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide.
• Zurich - Board the intercity train for your return journey to Basel.

• English speaking Swiss tourguide
• Hotel drop-off after the tour (optional)
• All necessary train tickets included
• Hotel pick-up by tourguide via public transportation

• Food or drinks (various restaurants for lunch break available)
• Gratuities

ake a scenic train ride from Basel to Zürich, and explore the city’s vibrant center on a captivating walking tour. Begin at Zürich’s Hauptbahnhof, where you’ll discover the lively Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most luxurious shopping streets. Wander through the charming Altstadt (Old Town), with its narrow alleys, historic buildings, and hidden cafés. Visit iconic landmarks like the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, and enjoy the stunning views from Lindenhof Hill overlooking the Limmat River. A perfect day trip that combines Swiss culture, history, and urban beauty.

• travel typically Swiss by train with your private tour guide
• stroll through the old town of Zürich and along the Limmat river
• enjoy views to the city from the university terraces

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