Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein: Half-Day Scenic Tour from Zurich

Experience the awe-inspiring Rhine Falls and explore the charming village of Stein am Rhein on this half-day tour from Zurich. Marvel at the largest waterfall in Europe and wander through the medieval streets of Stein am Rhein.

Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zurich - Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland’s interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
What's Included
  • Visit Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall
  • Explore the historic Laufen Castle and Historama
  • Enjoy a guided walk in the medieval village of Stein am Rhein
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach
  • Learn from a professional, multilingual guide
  • Support eco-friendly travel with our carbon-balanced tours
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-hour excursion from Zurich to the splendid Rhine Falls and the charming village of Stein am Rhein. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll traverse northern Switzerland’s sprawling vineyards to reach the falls, which are the largest in Europe. Witness the thundering falls from the vantage point of Laufen Castle situated on a cliff, and, during…

Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Limmatstrasse
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
Cancellation Policy

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

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G2146pjjonathanr
Jan 16, 2025
Amazing Swiss Culture tour - My wife and I were on our honeymoon and absolutely loved this tour. If you want to get immersed in the Swiss culture, this your offers a good opportunity to learn about a beautiful old Swiss town and see a gorgeous waterfall!
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Ann_k
Jan 13, 2025
A very enjoyable... - A very enjoyable afternoon trip to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein. Our guide, Monica, was knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was very well organized. I highly recommend this tour.
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Zachary_m
Jan 12, 2025
Charming views, great host! - I had a lot of fun on this tour led by Francisca. She talked about her life growing up in Switzerland (plus some interesting history) while also showing off the gorgeous villages and cities we passed along the way to the Rhine Falls.
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Maria_k
Jan 6, 2025
Prepare to get wet!!! ... - Prepare to get wet!!! Lots of fun going by the falls and being sprayed by the water falls. The mid evil town is very quaint and was a nice surprise
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Wendy_w
Jan 5, 2025
Wonderful experience. ... - Wonderful experience. Fabulous guide. Would definitely recommend it to others. Very cold so wrap up well.
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Kirsty_w
Jan 4, 2025
Beautiful town and Falls - The pickup point was easily accessible by trams. It has toilet facilities at the station and a little shop nearby. The coach was comfortable and Guide and driver great. She was very knowledgeable about Switzerland and told us lots of interesting information. Rhein falls was really pretty and due to winter travel plenty coming over viewing points are good to see it close. Therea a gift shop and cafe. Stein on Rhein was a beautiful traditional town which we were luckily enough to see the end of Christmas Dec's and markets going on new years day. The town has beautiful buildings and river Rhein to walk by. Great half day trip.
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Susieq45blue
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing Rhine Falls - This half day tour was great. Rhine Falls is a must see if you are staying near Zurich. Well worth the time to see this amazing sight. The power of the falls is an amazing thing to see and experience. If you have knee or walking issues, be aware that the lift goes halfway down to the waterline and you will have to walk down a slope the remaining way to the boats and then back up afterwards. Nice historical village visit on the return journey.
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John_s
Dec 31, 2024
Our tour guide, was... - Our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic! Knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly passionate about the destinations we visited. It was clear that they genuinely cared about giving us an authentic and enjoyable experience, going above and beyond to share hidden gems and interesting facts. Overall, I highly recommend for anyone looking for a stress-free and enriching travel experience. They made my trip unforgettable, and I will certainly be booking with them again for future adventures!
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Marta1020
Dec 31, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend it!!! - Excellent Tour, the tour guide was very informative and professional. He was very pleasant and gave us a lot of information !!!
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Smfrankie70
Jan 3, 2025
Not good in cold and rainy weather. - Unfortunately it rained the entire time we were in the bus and near the falls. We couldn’t see outside. All in good humor. We found a pub and a lovely wine tasting to get out of the cold rain. Recommend not spending the time on the bus in cold and poor weather.
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