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! 👇
• 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.
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.
• A spacious coach takes you first to Interlaken, which is a brief photo stop.
• From Interlaken, continue to Grindelwald, where you will board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway to Eiger Glacier station.
• At the Eiger Glacier station, switch to the cogwheel train and enjoy views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
• Visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and see snow-covered peaks, the Aletsch Glacier, and other countries like France and Germany. Try out 'Alpine Sensation' to know more about the mountain railways.
• Journey down from Jungfraujoch via cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg, from where you’lls switch to a regular train. Descend to the picturesque, car-free village of Wengen to Lauterbrunnen, where your bus awaits to transport you back to Zürich.
🇬🇧 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. 🇨🇭✨
• Pause in Lucerne for an orientation tour, spotting the Chapel Bridge, and Old Town charm.
• Start your alpine climb in Engelberg, an alpine village that's home to Mount Titlis, then ride the world’s first revolving Rotair gondola for 360° glacier views.
• At 3,000m, explore the Ice Grotto, cross the Cliff Walk, and soar above icy crevasses on the Ice Flyer chairlift (weather permitting).
• Add extra fun at Glacier Park with snow tubing before returning to Zurich.
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.
• 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.
Most visitors only see Zurich’s postcard side: the lake, the Old Town, the clean streets. But there’s another Zurich — raw, vibrant, multicultural — and that’s where I’ll take you.
I’m training to become a professional tour guide, which means you’ll experience Langstrasse with someone bringing fresh energy and curiosity to every corner. This walk is not only about uncovering the secrets of Zurich’s most dynamic district — it’s also about sharing stories with passion, honesty, and heart.
We’ll wander along Langstrasse and its hidden corners, where contrasts and stories collide:
- Helvetiaplatz & Volkshaus – the beating heart of Kreis 4, protests, markets, and community.
- Kanzlei & Kino Xenix – flea markets, independent cinema, and a touch of counter-culture.
- The Langstrasse strip – from red lights to neon nightlife, and how it’s changing today.
- Street art & urban galleries – colorful walls that tell their own stories.
- The hidden side streets
📍 We’ll finish at Limmatplatz
If you want a tour that’s different from the usual “main sights,” this is it. Langstrasse is where Zurich shows its real face — sometimes rough, always fascinating.
And because I’m a tour guide in training, you’re not just booking a tour — you're part of my journey. You’ll get the enthusiasm of someone who’s honing their craft while experiencing stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
👉 So come join me, support a guide in training, and discover Zurich’s wild side together!
• 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.
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 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.
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!
