Alternative Tour of Zürich Old Town: Uncover Rich History and Social Impact
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Zürich
Uncover the rich history and social impact of Zürich Old Town on our alternative walking tour. Discover hidden contrasts and learn about local organizations making a difference.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Lake Zurich - Stroll along the lake to enjoy the breathtaking views.
- Buerkliplatz - Continue to Buerkliplatz and discover the most important monument of gay culture. Learn about the history of banking secrecy and head towards the Old Town.
- 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.
- 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 ?
- Zürich Selnau - Take a Detour to Zürich’s lesser-known neighbourhood. Board a local train and explore what contrasts our city hides.
- Zürich Manegg - Visit a local non-profit organisation that helps people in need. Meet with its volunteers and learn about the problems of poverty and food waste in Switzerland.
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Hauptbahnhof - Take a train with your guide to Zürich main train station.
End of the experience.
What's Included
- Chocolate tasting
- Contributions to a local non-profit organisation
- Private Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Public Transport
Additional Information
Embark on our unique strolling exploration of Zürich Old Town!
We will uncover the city’s hidden contrasts and delve into topics that exceed the perceived image of prosperous, cheese and chocolate-loving Zürich.
Anticipate gaining insights on a rich medieval past as well as contemporary issues that impact our local populace. We will present you to a local establishment that builds support networks for individuals in crisis. We will encounter those who devote their energy to assist others, and listen to enlightening tales that furnish us with a fresh perspective of Zürich.
This is an experience with a social purpose.
Location
Gustav-Gull-Platz
your guide will be holding a sign "Detours Zürich"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bashkita
Mar 27, 2022
The best of both worlds - We went to the "All time round about tour" and we absolutely loved it! You think that Zurich is just about money and great watches? Diana will show you that there is more to that. Apart from seeing the historical part of Zurich and hearing a lot of exciting stories about
past and present, the tour takes you to places that open up your eyes and show you the other reality that is in the city. If you want to discover Zurich in both its glory and hidden secrets, this tour is right for you.
Plus if you are lucky, Diana will bring a bit of chocolate or Glühwein as she did for us 😊
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Deborah
Feb 14, 2022
Insightful Tour of All Sides of Zurich Old and New! - Looking for an insightful walking tour that covers both sides of Zurich? This is the tour for your. Diana was amazing and very insightful about the Zurich we know and the Zurich we may not know. I enjoyed every moment, the old town and visiting the supported local business that helps those in need.
I told Diana that I've been on both sides of the coin in my personal life and appreciate seeing both sides of Zurich. It was revealing but not overwhelming. I would highly recommend. Diana is passionate and informative.
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Elef4444
Jan 8, 2022
Highly recommended - This tour has been a great experience! Despite the fact that I am a resident of the city, the tour managed to reveal new aspects of Zurich to me, aspects that I was not aware of, leaving me pleasantly surprised! Diana did a great job at making this interesting, fun and well-worth the time and price. The social impact part of the tour provides a different perspective that I particularly appreciated. Well done!
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Konzei
Dec 31, 2021
Insightful tour of Zurich landmarks - An exciting tour at the Old Town of Zurich with historical and cultural insights. A definite plus is the promotion and support of local business. The tour had a natural flow in it without getting overwhelming to the visitor. Highly recommended!
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