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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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

“The amount of informations and traveling time was perfect. I wasn't tired at all. Everything was interesting and fascinating what we saw and listen (sights, panoramas). The guide was entertaining. I got lot of information about what will I want to visit next time.”

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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

“The tour guide she was really good her name Renate . We had a good experience with her and the city tour was excellent”

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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

“The itenary was a bit tight. We had very little time in Lucerne & a long expanse to walk. I could not walk the distance to see the chapel Bridge in the time alotted. The bus could not get us close enough to the town.…”

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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

“Excellent tour. Combined a lot of aspects of Zürich in just 6 hours. We would highly recommend. Loved the ease of moving everywhere with public transportation of all kinds. Started in the rain and finished with the sun out.”

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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

“This trip was wonderful and the perfect day trip during our trip to Zurich! Adolfo and his team were wonderful guides. It was great to not have to worry about the logistics of the trip and also receive wonderful recommendations. Definitely recommend!”

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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

“Celio was our tour guide and he was awesome, very knowledgeable..nice clean transport, great walking tour. There was no train ride as the excursion advertised but maybe that's a seasonal thing. He gave us a tip to go up to Felsenegg, which had a amazing…”

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