Zurich

15 Best Zurich Lake Cruises

The lake cruises off Burkliplatz: short loops and longer rounds with the Alps as a back wall on clear days, departing on Swiss-watch schedules.

1.Zürich: City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

Explore Zurich on this 5.5-hour tour featuring a city bus and walking tour, Lake Zurich cruise, and a visit to the Lindt Chocolate Home of Chocolate with tastings.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Great trip, the driver handled some unforeseen closures really well, and the tour guide navigated to adjust very well. The chocolate factory was the highlight!”

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2.Zürich: City Highlights Tour by Coach, Cable Car, and Ferry

Discover Zurich’s highlights on this 4.5-hour guided tour featuring Old Town walks, ferry rides, and cable car views of the Alps—great value and authentic sights.

★ 4.4

“Most liked was the tour guide and the expert bus driver. They made sure to get us back and drop us off for the Christmas lighting event.”

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3.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Discover Zurich's highlights on this 4.5-hour guided tour, including Old Town, Lake Zurich ferry, and a cable car to Felsenegg with stunning Alpine views.

★ 4.0

“Excellent bus tour that makes a few stops and ends with a cable car ride up to a beautiful view. Our guide Bettina and driver Paulo were excellent.”

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5.Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

Discover Zurich’s highlights on this half-day guided tour combining city sights, a Lake Zurich cruise, and a visit to Lindt’s chocolate museum, with transport included.

★ 4.0

“Daniel is so friendly and very professional guide. Very clear guide and always helpful to the people like me.”

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8.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

Discover Zurich's highlights on a 6-hour guided tour including Old Town, Lake Zurich cruise, and mountain views via cable car or train. All activities included.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day with Greg as our tour guide. There is no way we would’ve been able to see so much of Zürich and learn so much about the Swiss culture on our own! I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you…”

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9.Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

Explore Zurich’s highlights with a combined city bus tour, Old Town walk, and scenic Lake Zurich cruise—perfect for a quick, authentic Swiss experience.

★ 4.0

“I had a great time. The bus visit was nice with two photo stops. The walking tour was short but efficient. The cruise is definitely the highlight of the tour. It's so gorgeous out there on the lake!”

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10.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

Discover Zurich’s highlights with this 3-in-1 tour featuring a city walk, lake cruise, and cable car ride with stunning mountain views, all in one day.

★ 5.0

“A great way to see Zurich when you only have a day. Our guide Greg was terrific and taught us so much about the city and the Swiss people. Definitely worthwhile!”

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11.From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne with Optional Yacht Cruise

Discover Lucerne on a 9.5-hour day trip from Zurich, with charming sights, scenic drives, and an optional yacht cruise—perfect for a taste of Swiss beauty.

★ 4.3

“Absolutely amazing tour. Our tour guide was funny as hell and a joy to be with. Lucerne is stunning and must be complimented with a lake cruise. One of the most scenic places I have been to.”

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12.Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

Discover Lucerne on this full-day Zurich trip with city sights and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise. Enjoy guided highlights, free time, and stunning views for $119.56.

★ 4.0

“Raffael, Jean and Juan were amazing! They conducted this beautiful tour in 2 languages with many people going in different directions and made it so smooth. Lucerne is beyond beautiful and not to be missed and this tour gave you enough time to really enjoy…”

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13.Zurich Highlights City Tour with Lake Cruise

Discover Zurich's highlights on this 3.75-hour guided coach tour, including Old Town, lakeside sights, and a scenic Lake Zurich cruise.

★ 3.5

“I really liked our guide. She was really kind, knowledgeable. and helpful. I feel that Viator could do a little more to clarify the pickup location. Why not mention that it's just northwest of the train station as opposed to just giving a street? Most…”

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14.Zürich Private Walking Half-Day Trip with optional Lake Cruise

Discover Zurich's highlights and hidden gems on this private 4-hour walking tour, with optional lake cruise, guided by knowledgeable locals.

★ 4.0

“This was a great tour! Money well spent! Our guide, Enzo, was so personable, so knowledgeable and so engaging. He got to know everyone and made sure no one felt left out. We we're busy every minute and loved it! Highly recommend this tour of…”

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15.Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)

Discover Zurich's highlights with a private guide, including a lake cruise, cogwheel train ride, Old Town stroll, and chocolate tasting—perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.5

“Celia was a great tour guide. Our group really enjoyed his insights and facts as we traveled around Zurich. The chocolate factory was is highlight as well as the view from the Dolder Grand hotel. Great overview for someone who cannot spend days touring.”

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