Private Zürich Old Town Tour: Explore Historic Buildings and Squares

Discover the hidden gems of Zürich’s historic old town on a private tour led by local residents. Explore centuries-old buildings and charming squares with exclusive access to hidden spots.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Central Polybahn - Ride with the unique cable car to a very spectaculary point of view
  • Polyterrasse ETH - Point of view
  • Zentralbibliothek - Teile der alten Stadtmauer und Stadtbefestigung
  • Brunngasse - Visit an old picture in a private building
  • Spiegelgasse - Visit the place where Lenin lifes during his time in Zurich
  • Grossmunster - Versteckter Kreuzgang und Andachtsraum mit Taufstein aus dem Mittelalter
  • Fraumunster Church - Chagall Fenster
  • Wasserkirche - Unterirdische Ruinen und Hinrichtungsstätte Felix & Regula
  • Lindenhof Hill - Historische Ruinen im Untergrund
What's Included
    • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tip
Additional Information

Zurich boasts an exquisite, ancient city center. Much of its architecture dates back to centuries ago. As two locals who know the area well, we will lead minor, intimate groups on a roughly two-hour exploration of the narrow streets and inviting plazas of the old city on either side of the Limmat river. Our journey includes stops at locales that offer a palpable sense of the city’s vibrant past and are exclusive to special access.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Location
Hirschen
Niederdorfstrasse
The meeting point is on Hirschen-Platz at Niederdorfstrasse 11, directly in front of the entrance to the Hotel Hirschen. Please do not enter the hotel, they do not know about our tours
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Iand57473
Aug 22, 2024
Great and Interesting Walk. - Maria is a fantastic guide. She is very personable and informative. The walk was well paced with frequent stops at places of interest where Maria provided lots of information. We learnt a lot about the city, its history, people and culture. A memorable walk.
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Jkuczka
Aug 15, 2024
Excellent insights and details - Nothing beats a tour & conversation with a local and this was no exception! We learned and saw many things we simply wouldn't have on our own. It was 2 hours very well spent - thank you!
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Trilceana
Aug 11, 2024
Wonderful introduction to Zurich - Maria gave us a terrific introduction to Zurich on our first evening there. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and funny, and very attentive to the kinds of places we especially wanted to see. We saw cafés where famous singers, dancers, writers and artists gathered and performed; visited sites from Zurich's history, including remnants of old walls and sewer systems; and got tips on present-day cafés and restaurants. A perfect introduction to the city, and Maria was a delight to spend time with. Thank you again!
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Pearl_m
Aug 4, 2024
Highly recommend this Tour and Guide - Guide was local, very knowledgeable and informative, took us into unique, hidden sites. We covered multiple historical locations. She provided us with many insights and life experiences about the cultural, and life in Zurich and Switzerland in general. Highly recommend this Tour and Guide.
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Emma_h
Aug 2, 2024
Fantastic tour - The tour was excellent. We loved that we got to see parts of Zurich we wouldn’t have found on our own like the funicular up to the university & all the little secret rooms under the city. Couldn’t recommend enough
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Stephen_c
Jul 31, 2024
The Best Guide of all time - Alexander is simply the best. He is extraordinary! Highest praise! He is super intelligent, and insightful.
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Daniel_p
Jul 25, 2024
Great! - Really wonderful experience with our guide. She was informative and pleasant. I usually try to do one of these types of tours on my first day to combat jet lag and get a feel for the city. Perfect.
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Katie_b
Jul 19, 2024
Flexible and Informative - We had such a great time walking around Old Town with Maria! She was informative and talked to us about her experiences in Zurich. We had a glitch in planning and ended up being 20 minutes late for the tour. She was incredibly patient and understanding and did everything she could support us to find the group. We were very appreciative! Highly recommend
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Sabi7861
Aug 13, 2024
Zurich city tour - Nice tour of Zurich gives you an overall feel of the city The tour lady was just way too soft and one couldn’t hear Not much info on the city would have liked more history Not bad but not great
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X7415birenees
Aug 1, 2024
A step back in time - Alexander was a great guide to see Zurich. He has a lot of historical knowledge, he's funny and is truly proud to call Zurich home. We enjoyed how he made the tour charming and easy to see how many people would feel at home in Zurich! I would recommend this tour!
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