Things to Do in Zurich
• Uncover the 1000 years of chocolate history with cultural insights from a multilingual audio guide.
• See the world’s largest chocolate fountain and wrap up your visit at “Chocolate Haven”, tasting Lindt’s exclusive creations.
Meet your Gurus: The "Original" Local Team 🇨🇭 Hi! We are the team that started it all in 2013. But we aren't just a company—we are a collective of Zurich’s most passionate friends. Because we are a team, we can offer what others can't: Variety. When you book with us, you’re getting a unique personality every time, backed by 10+ years of polished quality.
Meet Maria, who breathes life into local legends, from headless saints to the courageous women who saved the city from siege. 🏰
Meet Patrick, who can point out the Roman ruins hidden in plain sight and explain how a small toll station became a global financial powerhouse. 🏛️
Meet Jonathan, who delivers the city’s wildest stories with the charisma of a TED Talk speaker. Expect zero boredom and 100% engagement. 🎤
Meet Julien, who like Einstein studied science in Zurich, and will hit you with a good punchline 🎓
🚀 Why choose the Original? Don't settle for a boring history lecture. We believe a tour should feel like a walk with a smart, funny friend.
🎁 Exclusive Bonus: The "Swiss Insider" Kit 🎁 Zurich is beautiful, but it can be expensive and confusing. When you join our tour, every guest (or group) receives our Swiss Insider Card, which includes:
🗺️ Custom Zurich Map: Hand-marked with the "Secret Spots" we visit so you can find your way back later.
💰 Local Discounts: Special deals at our favorite authentic chocolate shops, fondue spots, and boutiques.
🚀 The "Cheat Sheet": Our guides’ curated list of the best "Free & Cheap" things to do in the city.
Note: This is a physical card you can keep as a souvenir of your trip!
Less "Blah Blah," More "Wow": We skip the dry dates and focus on the scandals, the secrets, and the vibrant culture of today.
The Best Photos: We know the exact spots for that perfect panoramic shot (better than the postcards!).
Local Hacks: We’ll show you how to survive the "most expensive city in the world" without going broke.
🗺️ What we will explore together: In 2 enjoyable hours, we unlock the city:
The Money Shot: Paradeplatz & Bahnhofstrasse – How a pig market became the world's banking vault. 💰
The Views: Lindenhof – The ancient Roman castle with the absolute best view over the Old Town. 📸
The Legends: The graves of the city saints (and the story of how they walked with their heads cut off!).
The Culture: Dadaism, Einstein, and Lenin – Why all these came to Zurich.
The Hidden Gems: Secret medieval alleys you would walk right past without us.
👀 The "After-Tour" Bonus: At the end of the tour, your guide will share their personal favourites:
- The most impressive viewpoints in the city,
- Hidden gardens or swimming spot for summer, cozy cafes for winter,
- The best place for affordable Fondue. 🧀
- The coolest rooftop bar locals love. 🍹
⚠️ Important: We are the most popular tour in town and groups are kept small for quality. Please book now to secure your spot!
Let's discover the real Zurich together. Book your spot below! 👇
• Maximize your Swiss adventure with daily rail network access for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days, great for non-stop exploration without any breaks.
• With this pass, you can ride scenic trains like the Glacier and Bernina Express for free and enjoy 50% off access to Schilthorn, Gornergrat, Grindelwald First, and more.
• Simplify your Swiss adventure with one pass that covers scenic trains, public transport, museums, and discounts – no juggling tickets, just smooth travel.
Delve into the living history of Zurich on this immersive and dynamic tour!
Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town as we uncover the city's origins, meet the rulers who shaped its destiny, and bring to life the myths, legends, and hidden stories tucked away behind every corner.
Along the way, we will visit Zurich's prestigious universities, walk along the shimmering lakeside, and slip into secret spots that most visitors never find. I will share personal stories from my own life in Zurich, along with expert tips on where to eat, how to get around, and the best ways to experience the city like a local.
We will even delve into the real cost of living here, blending practical insights with rich history, captivating folklore, and plenty of light-hearted anecdotes.
This is not just tourism — it's a journey through the heart and spirit of Zurich, where each step reveals another chapter of a city that feels like a storybook come to life.
• On each active day, board unlimited trains, buses, boats, and city trams across Switzerland with no tickets to buy. Scenic routes like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express are fully covered; just pay for the mandatory seat reservation.
• Get 50% off most mountain cable cars and cogwheel railways, including popular excursions to Jungfraujoch, Titlis, and Gornergrat, plus free entry to over 500 museums across the country.
• Choose 1st class for wider seats, more legroom, and quieter carriages, or 2nd class for comfortable, affordable travel. Both classes offer full window views on all scenic routes.
When in Zurich do as the „Zürcher“ - the people of Zurich. An informative and entertaining tour with all you need to know plus insider information about Zurich. Get acquainted with Zurich's culture and life, learn what is important when living in Zurich. Meet and chat with other newcomers to Zurich, get to know all about taxes, the political system, recycling, cultural specifics, services offered by the city of Zurich and learn some basic words in Swiss German. Probably the best way to get introduced to Zurich.
You will see and hear about:
- Paradeplatz
- The Post
- Public transport system
- Taxes
- Recycling
- City Hall
- Parliament of the city and the canton
- St Peter
- Emergencies and health care
- Lindenhof
- The Swiss military
This tour is supported by the Cantonal Integration Programme and the City of Zurich.
• Enjoy a scenic ride through the exclusive Zürichberg district. Explore the financial district, the University quarter and Limmatquai
• Stroll through the Old Town, and see ancient guild houses and churches with your multilingual guide.
🇬🇧 Essential Zurich: History, Secrets, and the Best of the Old Town
👋 Hello! We are Federico and Santiago.
We are professional guides and, above all, world travelers 🌍 who chose Zurich for its incredible quality of life. We bring our experience in aviation and premium service to offer you a dynamic, close, and energetic tour.
Why is this tour ideal for your trip?
🚀 Your "Instruction Manual" for Zurich:
This tour is the best investment to start your visit. Besides history, you'll understand how Switzerland works: its economy, the famous direct democracy, security, and why it always leads the well-being rankings. By the end, you'll know how to navigate the city with total confidence.
💡 Living Culture and Curiosities:
We bring history to life. Together, we'll discover where Lenin planned his revolution and delve into the origins of Dadaism at the legendary Cabaret Voltaire. Real anecdotes, no boring facts.
The Premium Experience:
🎧 Live VIP Audio (Total Freedom):
We use high-fidelity radio guides so you can hear us with crystal-clear quality. You'll have absolute freedom to find the best angle for your photos or admire the shop windows without missing a single story.
📸 Your Personal Photographers:
We know the most Instagrammable spots. We help you capture incredible photographic memories.
🎁 Local Expert Pack:
We share our exclusive list of restaurants (where the locals eat), weekly events, and tips to make the most of Swiss transportation.
🚶♂️ The Dynamic Route (20 Stops / ~3,000 Steps)
We designed a strategic walk to make the most of every minute:
🚠 The Skyline: We take the Polybahn to the University (ETH) terrace to understand the city's geography from above.
🎭 Cradle of Revolutions: We walk through the medieval Neumarkt, home to thinkers and artists who changed the world.
💰 Power and Money: We cross the bridge with postcard views towards the Opera and the Lake, talking about banks, guilds, and the Swiss financial powerhouse.
⛪ Secrets of the Old Town: We explore Fraumünster, St. Peter, and the beautiful Augustinergasse, revealing details only a resident knows.
💎 The Grand Finale: We end at Bahnhofstrasse, the most exclusive and luxurious street.
Book your spot and transform your visit! Discover, learn, and experience Zurich with us. 🇨🇭✨
• Enjoy unlimited travel for 3 to 8 days on boats, buses, gondolas, and trains across the scenic Interlaken and Jungfrau region.
• Ride the Jungfrau Railway, including the iconic Eiger Express cableway & board the Schynige Platte train to explore an alpine garden with over 600 plant species.
• Ascend to Harder Kulm on the Harderbahn funicular for sweeping views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks & sail on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
• Hop from vibrant Zurich to serene Interlaken and enjoy Alpine views on high-speed trains and regional carriers.
• Get unlimited access to Swiss rails for 3 to 8 days, with the pass being valid for up to 1 month after the first use.
• Ride in the cozy, vibrant comfort of 2nd class seats or splurge on a more private experience and ride in 1st class style.
You will experience:
- Scenic views of Zurich
- Our locals' best tips for secret spots, restaurants, and places to see in Switzerland
- The trendy part of Zurich
Zurich West is the unexpected side of Zurich. Multicultural, vibrant, modern, and tastefully grungy in some parts. Here you will get to know the new trendy Zurich. The re-urbanization of the old industrial part contrasts with the red light district. You will see Switzerland's longest viaducts, the Technopark - home of trendy new start-ups in Zurich - Schiffbau a factory turned into a theater, and the Prime Tower, which is currently the highest building in Zurich.
Itinerary:
- Prime Tower
- Toni-Areal
- Schiffbau
- Technopark
- Markthalle
- Viadukt
- Josefwiese
- Freitag Tower, the tallest container tower in the world
- Puls5
- Löwenbrau
- Kornhaus, the tallest operating grain elevator in the world
• An English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout, and you receive a 24-hour Zurich public transport pass to maximize your sightseeing.
• Explore upscale residential and shopping areas, the financial district, and take a guided walk through the historic Old Town, including the Town Hall. Cap off your visit with a relaxing 30-minute boat cruise on Lake Zürich.
• Visit the world of Swiss chocolate, indulge in unlimited tastings, and see the world’s largest chocolate fountain. An audio guide explains the chocolate-making process from bean to bar.
• At the end of your trip, your guide leads you back to the main train station by trolleybus and tram, showing you how to navigate the city’s public transport system.
Chocolate Tour with Tasting
will Hit all the Chocolate Shops in the City and even the most controversial Shop too.
⚠️ Some will ask for some Money 10-20.- sFr to taste it
Please tell me in advance what you like and what you can’t eat like Alcohol in Chocolate.
To get to some places we need to walk like 8000 steps so get ready and be amazed.
Switzerland is the Chocolate Paradise and most Brands keep a shop in the Old Town and you can get the best Chocolate Cake too or we will taste some Hot Coco or Coffee from special Places it is suitable for Kids 5 and up for smaller Kids best bring a stroller
Recommended Tips: Per Person are between 20.- to 30.-normally given less if you are not satisfied.
