Things to Do in Zurich
• Design your Swiss journey with a month-long validity that gives you the freedom to visit top cities like Zurich, Geneva, Zermatt and more at your own speed and schedule.
• Fit in as many attractions as possible with mountain trips to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First and Schilthorn, scenic routes like the Glacier and Bernina Express, plus bus and boat rides to hotspots.
• Enjoy traveling across Switzerland in comfortable second-class seating and grab special discounts and offers at various experiences.
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! 👇
• 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.
Step into the living story of Zurich on this immersive and dynamic tour!
Wander through the cobbled lanes 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 tales tucked behind every corner.
Along the way, we’ll visit Zurich’s prestigious universities, stroll along the glittering lakefront, and slip into secret spots that most visitors never find. I’ll share personal stories from my own life in Zurich, along with insider tips on where to eat, how to get around, and the best ways to experience the city like a local.
We’ll even dive into the real cost of living here — mixing practical insights with rich history, captivating folklore, and plenty of lighthearted anecdotes.
This isn’t just sightseeing — it’s a journey through Zurich’s heart and spirit, where every step reveals another chapter of a city that feels like a storybook come to life.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
DISCOVER ZURICH with our most comprehensive and authentic tour! Small groups for a more up-close and personal experience.
Our updated Free Walking Tour of Zurich takes you on a journey to explore not only the city's must-see sites but also its hidden corners steeped in history. Although Zurich is small, it's packed with secrets that will surprise you.
Why are we different?
We are a multicultural team of passionate guides —including Swiss and tourism experts—who will show you the city with a unique, professional, and intimate perspective. We also work with small groups to offer you a more personalized and enriching experience.
What will we see?
- The most expensive street in Switzerland
- The famous banking secret never revealed!
- The historic center and the old town
- The largest clock in Europe
- Why does Switzerland produce so much chocolate if it doesn't harvest cocoa?
- Hidden streets
- Curiosities of the crazy ones
Don't miss out! Experience Zurich with those who really know it and receive our list of recommendations to better enjoy the city.
• A professional, multilingual guide shares insights on Swiss culture, Alpine landscapes, and local history as you make a brief stop in Interlaken.
• Explore Grindelwald, the charming “Glacier Village,” with its stunning lookout points of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
• Choose optional activities like the Mt. First cable car, First Cliff Walk, or a hike to Lake Bachalpsee. Additional experiences here include Glacier Canyon or a nostalgic cable car ride to Mount Pfingstegg.
• Continue to Lauterbrunnen, a valley of 72 waterfalls, where you can admire Staubbach Falls and stroll through scenic streets and cliffs.
• **Note:** all adventure activities are personal expenses and are not covered in the day trip.
🙋♂️ Hello! I'm Federico, a graduate in Business Economics and passionate about tourism.
I've spent most of my life traveling and working around the world, and it was that very experience—as a cabin crew member for Emirates—that taught me the essentials of making the most of every destination.
Zurich has been my home for over three years, and I'm delighted to be able to share it with you.
This tour isn't your typical historical tour: it's a dynamic, panoramic, and interactive tour , where we walk about 4 kilometers in an hour and a half, with 20 short and powerful stops . We'll talk about history, of course—Einstein, Zwingli, Caterina von Zimmern, Charlemagne, Lenin, Giacometti, Chagall, and more—but also about contemporary culture, quality of life, local secrets, and the best views of the city.
🚠 We start by taking the Polybahn up to the ETH, Switzerland's largest technical university, for a unique panoramic view. From there, we descend toward the Old Town, passing by the most iconic landmarks: Cabaret Voltaire, Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter's, Bahnhofstrasse, Rennweg, Augustinergasse , and many more secret corners that often go unnoticed.
🎒 The goal is for you to make the most of your time in Zurich from the very first minute: by the end of this tour, you'll know how to get around, what to see, and why this city is so much more than just expensive or perfect. It's vibrant, complex, and surprising!
We'll all be together on the tour! If you have any questions, are curious, or just want to learn more during the tour, please contact me.
• Travel with a live English-speaking guide and enjoy included tickets for all major Titlis experiences.
• Make a pit stop at Lucerne en route for some shopping, then head to Engelberg to board the cable car that takes you to Stand Station on Titlis.
• From Stand, board the ROTAIR gondola for 360° views, explore the Ice Grotto, and ride the Ice Flyer over glacier crevasses.
• Slide down snowy slopes at Glacier Park before heading back to Zürich.
Language: English and / or German
Duration: 3h
Region: City Center / Old Town, Quarter 1
Terrain: hilly, up and down
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Start: Schweizer Heimatwerk, Uraniastrasse 1, 8001 Zürich
End: Central, 8001 Zürich
On this tour through the old town, along the Limmat and in the university quarter, you will get to know the oldest and tiniest street art in Zurich.
Behind these works of art is Harald Nägeli aka the Sprayer of Zurich, who practised civil disobedience from 1977 onwards and lived his vision of ‘art for all’ publicly on the streets and corners of Zurich.
In contrast, we get to know the rather young street artist Ben Wilson aka Chewing Gum Man from London, who immortalises his artworks on the inner-city eyesores of the Western consumer world: his canvases are petrified chewing gums on asphalt.
• Travel in comfort on a scenic coach ride, with stories and insights from your multilingual guide.
• Take in jaw-dropping views from glass lifts and trails, where the roar of Europe’s biggest waterfall surrounds you.
• In summer, upgrade with an optional boat ride that glides you right into the spray at the base of the falls.
• Wander through Laufen Castle’s Historama exhibition, tracing a thousand years of history tied to the Rhine.
• On your return, admire the charming town of Schaffhausen, crowned by the striking 16th-century Munot Fortress before looping briefly through Germany back to Zurich.
Welcome to my Free Tour “At Home in Zurich”!
I'm delighted to guide you through the most iconic spots in this wonderful city. Not only will we visit the must-see places, but I'll also share anecdotes and experiences to give you a different perspective on the fascinating Swiss country. All this while we enjoy a two-hour walk, where you can ask me anything you want.
We'll meet at Paradeplatz, the financial heart of Zurich, at the main entrance to the former Credit Suisse (now UBS). From there, we'll explore the historic center, starting with the majestic Fraumünster, famous for its pioneering abbesses of medieval feminism. We'll then visit the Grossmünster, the birthplace of the Reformation in Switzerland, and the Cabaret Voltaire, the origin of Dadaism. We'll pass by St. Peter's Church, with the largest clock tower in Europe, and end at Lindenhof, an ancient Roman settlement and the origin of the city.
We'll discover charming corners, enjoy breathtaking views, and learn fascinating legends that bring the monuments to life. I'll also share interesting facts about Swiss political life and share recommendations for your stay here.
At the end of the tour, you'll rate my work based on how much you enjoyed it. My goal is for you to enjoy the tour, learn a lot, and want to come back. I accept payments in cash or via Bizum, Twint, Wise, Revolut, or PayPal.
Ready to get started? Let's enjoy Zurich together!
