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DAILY EXCURSIONS - Regular GUIDED TOURS from ZURICH

 

All excursions operated in comfortable deluxe motor coach and with professional tour guide, with the exception of ‘The Zurich Experience - City Tour' which provides commentary by headset with eleven languages to choose from.

Tours

 Length

Operation Dates
 

 

 

ZURICH CITY TOURS

 

 

The Zurich Experience - City Tour

2 hours

all the year round

COMBO-Tour - Zurich City Tour & Train Trip 4 hours all the year round

CIRCLE-Tour - Zurich City Tour & Lake Cruise

3 ½ hours

all the year round

CITYRAMA Tour - The Great Tour of Zurich

4 ½ hours

all the year round
     

EASTERN SWITZERLAND

   
HEIDILAND - The Great Country Tour 7 ½ hours all the year round
     
CENTRAL SWITZERLAND    

Mt. Titlis - Glacier Paradise 10'000 ft

9 hours

all the year round
Engelberg - The Great Mountain Resort 9 hours all the year round
Lucerne - The Charming City 9 hours all the year round
Mt. Pilatus - The Golden Roundtrip 9 hours all the year round
     

NORTHERN SWITZERLAND / BLACK FOREST

Black Forest - Titisee & Rhine Falls 7 hours May to October
     
BERNESE OBERLAND    
Eiger - Jungfrau Glacier Panorama View 11 ½ hours all the year round 
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe 11 ½ hours all the year round 

Interlaken - Grindelwald

11 ½ hours

all the year round
     


 

 The Zurich Experience - Outstanding City Tour of Zurich

 
The Zurich Trolley

Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Hindi. The reinvented Trolley, an air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center to the lake with a view of the snowcapped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.


  Operation Dates: 

 daily, April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023

  Departure:

 9:45 AM / 12:00 NOON / 2:00 PM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 2 hours

  Rates:

 CHF 34.- for adults
 CHF 17.- for children  (6-15 years)

my climate neutral

 In conjunction with myclimate, we will pay the CO2 offset  contribution
 
for  our tours with this logo. This is invested in a  myclimate project.


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 CIRCLE-TOUR - City Tour and Lake Cruise

 

Experience the exclusive city tour on board the reinvented Trolley. An air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city (see The Zurich Experience Tour). Following your city tour, at the lake piers (Bürkliplatz) you will board a modern lake cruise ship for a 1 ½ hour cruise on Lake Zurich. Relax on board while passing picturesque villages and stately villas. Enjoy the fresh lake air and gorgeous views of the city in one direction and the snow-covered mountain in the other. Tour ends at the Lake (Bürkliplatz).



  Operation Dates: 

 daily, April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023

  Departure:

 9:45 AM / 12:00 NOON / 2:00 PM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 3 ½ hours

  Rates:

 CHF 44.- for adults
 CHF 22.- for children (6-15 years)


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 COMBO TOUR - City Tour and train to 'Top of Zurich'

 

Combo-Tour

The perfect combination - a most informative City Tour of Zurich and a train trip up to ‘Top of Zurich’, the Uetliberg - Zurich’s highest vantage point.

Experience the exclusive city tour on board the reinvented Trolley. An air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city (see The Zurich Experience Tour). Following the city tour, you will enjoy the train ride up to the wooded Uetliberg „Top of Zurich” (871 m/2613 ft) where a marvelous panoramic view of Zurich, the lake and the surroundings awaits you. After leaving the train, a short walk will take you up to the look-out terrace and Hotel-Restaurant UTO Kulm. Climb the viewing tower (900 m/2700 ft) for an even better view!


  Operation Dates: 

 daily, April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023

  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.- for adults
 CHF 21.- for children (6-15 years)


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 CITYRAMA TOUR - The Great Tour of Zurich

 
Zurich

On a guided city tour of Zurich we show you a section of the Old Town, the famous Chagall windows, the historical Limmatquai, the commercial center and university district. Along the Höhenstrasse that offers spectacular views into the Alps and to Lake of Zurich, we reach Rapperswil, the „City of Roses” with its unique attractions for visitors: the rosegardens, the castle, the deer park on Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town. Guided stroll through the Old Town and some time at leisure. Enjoy a 2 hour cruise on Lake of Zurich (unescorted). First possible arrival at Zurich Bürkliplatz is 3.35 p.m.



  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Saturday, Sunday
  amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 11:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 4 ½ hours

  Rates:

 CHF 58.- for adults
 CHF 29.- for children (6-15 years)

my climate neutral

 In conjunction with myclimate, we will pay the CO2 offset  contribution for  our tours with this logo. This is invested in a  myclimate project.


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 Black Forest - Titisee & Rhine Falls

 
Schwarzwald
An excursion to Northern Switzerland and the Black Forest, one of the most attractive landscapes of Southern Germany. Along Lake Schluchsee you reach Titisee, the very heart of the Black Forest. You will get a short introduction in how they bring those popular cuckoo clocks to sing, then you will enjoy time at leisure. Perhaps you wish to do a boat ride or enjoy the local food; the most known speciality is the Black Forest Cake, made with cherry brandy (almost NO calories....) Driving through very impressive spruce forests passing by Lenzkirch you return to Switzerland. There you will stop to admire the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls. Enjoy!

Important: Do not forget your passport!

  Operation Dates:  

 May 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
 Wednesday, Friday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

 

 May 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
 5 times a week MON - FRI is planed

  Departure: 

 12.15 noon from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 7 hours

  Rates:

 CHF 78.- for adults
 CHF 39.- children
(6-15 years)


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 MOUNT TITLIS - GLACIER PARADISE

 
Mount Titlis

An adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland. In Engelberg we board the aerial cableway for a 40 minute trip from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region. Enjoy a ride in the revolving „ROTAIR” gondola that takes you up to the summit at 3020 m (10’000 ft.) overlooking the Swiss Alps. Snow and ice are guaranteed the whole year around. During 2 hour stay on the mountain visit the Ice Grotto and if the weather allows ride the „Ice Flyer” the modern chairlift offering spectacular views into glacier crevasses and ice falls, walk over Europe’s highest suspension bridge „Titlis Cliff Walk” and sledge on snow, even in summer, on the „Fun Lift”. Return by coach via Lucerne (1 hour at leisure) to Zurich.

Highlights: Revolving ROTAIR gondola, Ice Grotto, Ice Flyer, Cliff Walk, Fun Lift

 

  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Monday, Saturday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 10:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 9 hours

  Rates:

 CHF 164.- for adults
 CHF 82.- for children (6-15 years)


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 ENGELBERG - The Great Mountain Resort

 
Engelberg

An excursion to the ever popular summer and winter resort in the
heart of Central Switzerland. Engelberg (Angel Mountain) was originally founded by the Benedictines and the imposing monastery dominates the centre of the village. The Baroque style monastery church, which houses the largest organ in Switzerland, is open for visits to the public. Enjoy a 3 hour independent stay in this lovely mountain village to relax or stroll. Return by coach via Lucerne (1 hour at leisure) to Zurich.




  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Monday, Saturday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 10:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 9 hours

  Rates:

 CHF 72.- for adults
 CHF 36.- for children (6-15 years)


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 MOUNT PILATUS - The Golden Roundtrip

 
Mount Pilatus

Lucerne's "own" mountain has many stunning sides - and on the "Golden Round Trip" you experience each and every one! A guided coach ride takes you to Kriens, your starting point for the Golden Round Trip. Travel independently by panorama gondola and aerial cableway to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Enjoy the ride in the new aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" which gives passengers the impression of flying thanks to their cockpit-like design and large windows. A uniquely impressive panorama of 73 Alpine peaks and countless lakes awaits you on Pilatus Kulm, some 2132 metres (7000 feet) above sea level. Several restaurants and a large sun terrace await you. A spectacular ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway then takes you down to Alpnachstad, where you enjoy a pleasant 1 ¼ hour cruise to Lucerne. Here you have some leisure time before meeting your guide and returning to Zurich by coach.
Winter period: Cogwheel railway and boat not operating - both up and down by cableway. In lieu thereof you will receive a lunch voucher valid at the restaurants at Mt. Pilatus.



  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Monday, Saturday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)
 The Golden Roundtrip is from May - October 2021 when aerial  cable car cogwheel train and cruise are operating.

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 10:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 9 hours

  Rates:

 CHF 154.- for adults
 CHF 78.- for children (6-15 years)


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 LUCERNE - The Charming City 

 
Lucerne

Snatch the opportunity to discover historical Central Switzerland for yourself. Taking the scenic route in our comfortable deluxe coach you will arrive in Lucerne. On a brief orientation tour you will get to see the main sights. You will then have 6 hours at your disposal to see more at your leisure. Lucerne offers a wide range of attractions for everybody. The list is impressive: the Old Town, the famous Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, the „City Train Lucerne”, the ‘Saphir’ panorama-yacht with audio-guide. In addition there’s the Lake promenade, Europe’s largest Transport Museum, the IMAX film theatre, and the Picasso Museum. You won’t run out of places to visit! Meet your guide in the late afternoon for the return coach journey to Zurich.

  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Monday, Saturday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 10:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 9 hours

  Rates:    

 CHF 59.- for adults
 CHF 29.50 for children (6-15 years)


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 HEIDILAND - The Great Country Tour

 
Heidiland

Get familiar with the unusual diversity of Switzerland and the fascinating Heidiland. After a city tour of Zurich we follow Lake Zurich to Rapperswil, the „City of Roses” with its medieval castle and Old Town (time at leisure). Through the lovely Toggenburg region whose pretty hill and valley scenery is perfect chocolate box material we reach Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein (time at leisure). And finally we arrive at Maienfeld, the setting for the Heidi stories. 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. A beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen, guarded over majestically by the Churfirsten mountain range brings to a close this most nostalgic of Swiss tours.


  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Saturday, Sunday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 11:00 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 7 ½ hours

  Rates:  

 CHF 86.- for adults
 CHF 43.- for children (6-15 years)


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 Eiger - Jungfrau Glacier Panorama View Tour - Kleine Scheidegg

 
Jungfrau - Eiger Glacier Panorama Tour

This excursion starts with a comfortable ride in a modern deluxe coach on scenic routes to a most enchanting alpine world of the Bernese Oberland. In Lauterbrunnen you will take the Wengernalp rack railway for a 45-minute trip up through idyllic alpine meadows and forests to the little village of Wengen, and then further on up to Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m / 6762 ft). Here you will find yourself in front of the most magnificent mountain backdrop of Mts Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The imposing Eiger North Face is within touching distance. Time for lunch, relax or do some hiking on the well-signed hiking trails for all levels of competence. In the late afternoon meet up with your guide at Eiger Gletscher Station for a further highlight, the ride in the lately opened Eiger Express, the state-of-the-art 26-seat cabins takes you very close to the north face of the Eiger before we reach down to Grindelwald where our coach awaits us. Arrival in Zurich at approx. 8 pm.

  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Friday, Sunday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 8.30 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 11 ½ hours

  Rates:        

 CHF 139.- for adults
 CHF 69.50 children (
6-15 years)


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 JUNGFRAUJOCH - Top of Europe

 
Jungfraujoch
An unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe at 3'454 m /11'333 ft. A scenic coach tour takes us to the magnificent mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. After a short interlude in Interlaken you reach Lauterbrunnen where we board the cogwheel train for the most interesting mountain train trip via Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall to Jungfraujoch - Europe's highest railway station. Enjoy the incredible world of eternal snow and ice. Visit the „Alpine Sensation“ a round-tour subway officially opened to mark the centenary of Jungfrau Railway, the Ice Palace, experience the breathtaking panorama view from the Sphinx Observation Terrace, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier (Europe’s longest glacier) and the snow-capped peaks of the neighbouring countries. A further highlight is the ride in the lately opened Eiger Express, the state-of-the-art 26-seat cabins takes you very close to the north face of the Eiger before we reach down to Grindelwald where our coach awaits us. Arrival in Zurich at approx. 8 pm.

You will never forget this trip up to the amazing world of Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – UNESCO named World Heritage Park of the Swiss Alps. 

  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Friday, Sunday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 8.30 AM from Zurich-Sihlquai (bus terminal)

  Tour length:

 11 ½ hours

  Rates:

 CHF 259.- for adults
 CHF 129.50 children (6-15 years)


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 Interlaken - Grindelwald Tour in the Bernese Oberland

 
Interlaken
An excursion to one of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions. The guided coach tour takes you on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After some time at leisure in Interlaken the coach takes you to the well-known holiday resort of Grindelwald, which is nick-named the 'Glacier Village'. You will have enough time to explore this region on your own. An optional cable car ride to the sunny terrace of ‘Mt. First’ at 2’168m / 7113 ft is recommended - for a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese Alps. In the late afternoon meet your coach and guide for the return journey to Zurich.


  Operation Dates:  

 April 23, 2021 - March 31, 2022
 Friday, Sunday
 amended schedule (caused by Covid-19)

  

 April 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
 daily operation is planed

  Departure:

 8.30 AM from bus terminal SIHLQUAI, Zurich

  Tour length:

 11 ½ hours

  Rates:

 CHF 94.- for adults
 CHF 47.- children
(6-15 years)


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DAILY EXCURSIONS - Regular guides tours from ZURICH

Daily Excursions 2017 from Zurich
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Departure Point
Departure point: Bus Terminal Sihlquai

 

DAILY EXCURSIONS - Regular guided tours from LUCERNE

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Meeting point: Frankenstrasse (next to McDonald) opposite Tourist Information Luzerne

 

Important Information

Please take your seats at least 10 minutes prior to departure time (Zurich).

Please be ready at meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure time (Lucerne).

Programm and schedule subject to alteration. For some tours, a minimum of participants is required. No refunds for unused tickets.

Tours are guided by professional multilingual tour guides (English guaranteed).

• Children from 6 to 15 years pay half fare if not otherwise specified. Children under sixteen must be accompanied by an adult.

In the mountains it is often cold even though the sun may shine, therefore warm clothes, sunglases and a pair of solid shoes are recommended.

 
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