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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

“Our guide for the bus tour and walking tour was fantastic! He had many fun nuggets to share about the city of Zurich and its history. I also loved getting to visit the Lindt museum and taste the many free samples. It was a full…”

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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

“The tour of Zurich exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Ersile, was incredibly charismatic – her vivid anecdotes, local stories and light, engaging way of presenting history made the walk through Zurich not only informative but genuinely captivating. It’s clear she knows the city inside out…”

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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

“Very well done tour - exactly as described. Great way to navigate a new city and orient yourself to area. Guides were informative”

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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

“We enjoyed our tour. The guide was thorough and enthusiastic but quietly spoken and the group was HUGE so it was often hard to understand what she was saying. At least two of the stops on the coach were not worth the time. The tour…”

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7.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Discover stunning mountain views, historic Lucerne, and scenic lake cruises on this full-day Swiss trip from Zurich, led by knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.5

“Amazing views of Alps from Cable car and cogwheel train. Mt Pilatus is must see, make sure you get breakfast done before starting in the morning, you will hardly have any time before you reach the summit. There are restaurants at the summit but limited…”

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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

“Greg was a marvelous tour guide full of information and great, often humorous, presentation. Excellent English and easy to understand. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“We enjoyed it. The coach bus was comfortable, enjoyed the 6 hour free time, def enough time to see most of Lucerne - very beautiful highly recommend!”

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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

“wonderful full day excursion . Guide one of best we have ever had, knowledgeable and interacted with group in so many wonderful ways”

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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

“The half day tour was a fabulous opportunity to learn about Zurich. Use of public transportation and our knowledgeable guide, Martin, gave us a close-up view of the Medieval city center and its historical buildings and streets. The rides on the funicular and the lake…”

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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

“Ok tour a little fast,guide treated us good but seemed in a rush.The driver and the guide were not punctual at meeting times.Overall ok but not for the money of a private tour.Thank you”

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