ZURICH CITY TOURS

Discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique 'Classic Trolley'. This trolley, the first of its kind in Switzerland, is styled on those of yesteryear, but with all the comforts for today's discerning traveller. Commentary is provided by headset and you can choose from eight languages; English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. In almost 2 hours we will take you through our beautiful city and show you the business and financial centre, Bahnhofstrasse, the most important museums, a section of the Old Town, Fraumünster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai, the University district, residential areas, beautiful hillside villas on the Zurichberg, as well as recreation areas and views of the Alps from Zurich's vantage points.
Operation Dates: daily, April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Departure: 9.45 AM / 12.00 NOON / 2.00 PM
from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich
Tour length: 2 hours
Rates: CHF 33 (Adults), CHF 16.50 (Children-6-16 years)
The perfect combination - a most informative CityTour of Zurich and a train trip up to 'Top of Zurich', the Uetliberg. Zurich's highest vantage point. A highly interesting and very comprehensive city tour (almost 2 hours) on board the unique 'Classic Trolley' awaits you; spoken in the language of your choice (E / Sp / P / G / F / I / Russ / Jap). Following the city tour you will enjoy a very pleasant train trip (independent) to Uetliberg-'Top of Zurich'. At 871 meters (2613 ft) above sea level, Uetliberg towers over the roofs of Zurich. It offers magnificent views extending over the town and across the lake all the way to the Alps. From the top of the summit's 30 m (100 ft) viewing tower, which boosts your altitude to 900 m (2700 ft) a terrific 360-degree view awaits you. Only after seeing all of this can you really say you've been to Zurich!
Operation Dates: daily, April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Departure: 9.45 AM / 12.00 NOON / 2.00 PM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich
Tour length: Allow at least 4 hours
Rates: CHF 42 (Adults), CHF 21 (Children-6-16 years)
Experience the best of both worlds when you take this tour incorporating the unique "Classic Trolley", and a leisurely cruise on a lake boat. Discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique 'Classic Trolley'. In almost 2 hours we will show you our beautiful city and the comprehensive commentary by headset is available in 8 languages. Choose from English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Following your city tour, at the lake piers you will board a modern lake cruise ship for an unaccompanied 1.5 hour cruise on Lake Zurich. Relax on board while passing pretty lakeside villages, picturesque villages snuggling at the foot of vineyard-clad hills, numerous swimming areas and stately villas. Enjoy the fresh lake air and the gorgeous views of the city in one direction and the snow-covered Glarner mountains in the other.
Operation Dates:
daily, April 02 - October 17, 2010
daily, April 1 & Oct 18, 2010 – March 31, 2011
Departure:
9.45 AM / 12.00 NOON / 2.00 PM from bus terminal Sihlquai, Zurich
12.00 NOON from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich
Tour length: 3.5 - 4 hours
Rates: CHF 39 (Adults), CHF 19.50 (Children-6-16 years)
This tour shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings. We start with a guided city tour of Zurich and show you the commercial centre, a section of the Old Town, Fraumünster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai and the university district. Along the Höhenstrasse that offers spectacular views into the Alps, we drive to Rapperswil, called the 'City of Roses'. The charming little town of Rapperswil offers unique attractions for visitors - the Rose Gardens, the Castle, the deer park on the Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town. After a short guided walking tour and some time at leisure in Rapperswil, enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Lake of Zurich (unescorted). On board you will find a restaurant. First possible boat back is scheduled to arrive at 3.15 p.m. at Zurich Bürkliplatz Pier.
Operation Dates:
daily, April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
April 2 - October 17, 2010 combined by coach & cruise during winter time (NOV-MAR),
when no boats are operating on this course, the return to Zurich will be by 'Gold Coast Express' (modern train)
Departure: 11.00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich
Tour length: 3 - 4.25 hours
Rates: CHF 49 (Adults), CHF 24.50 (Children-6-16 years)
EASTERN SWITZERLAND
Heidi's world is not only a children's fairy-tale, it really exists! After a tour of Zurich we follow the lake to Rapperswil and visit the picturesque Old Town and its medieval castle - time at leisure. Then after crossing the Ricken Pass with its panoramic views of the Alps we reach the lovely Toggenberg region with the most picturesque scenery of green hills and valleys. In Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein you will have time at leisure. See the settings of Heidi's story in the Maienfeld area. In the summer months we can visit Heidi's village. A pleasant short walk leads to a collection of typical mountain houses, a village shop, and of course lots of little goats. Entry into the authentic Heidi House is optional. Our trip along Lake Walen takes us back to Zurich.
Operation Dates: daily, April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011
Departure:11.00 AM from bus terminal Sihlquai, Zurich
Tour length: 7.5 hours
Rates: CHF 80 (Adults), CHF 40 (Children-6-16 years)

