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Zurich Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing of Attractions

We have carefully selected the very best tours and excursions available in Zurich. Find and book the perfect sightseeing trips, adventures and excursions with The Backpacker Network. Choose from our current top three backpacker tours, or browse our full selection of Zurich tours.


Zurich and its Beautiful Surroundings - For those who wish to combine culture with nature, this tour will acquaint you with the main sights of Zurich as well as the beauty of its surrounds. Sites visited include the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse with its elegant shops, the Limmatquai and the patriarchal Guild Houses.

Continue to Fraumünster, formerly a convent for noble ladies, where your guide will give you in depth description of the famous Chagall stained glass windows. The journey continues to Adliswil for a ride by cable car to Felsenegg (800 m), where you can enjoy beautiful views over Zurich, the lake and the white peaks of the Alps. Cross Lake Zurich by ferry-boat and enjoy a scenic drive back to Zurich along the 'Golden Coast'.
 

Special tours for Backpackers on a BUDGET in ZURICH - We've listed the top 3 tours suited for backpackers.


  Appenzellerland and Principality - Cheese and Chocolates - Delight in some real Swiss traditions… Soak up the wonderful sounds of the cow bells concert by Swiss cows in Schwagalp, and traditional alpine cheese production. Savor the wonderful mountainous, green region of the Appenzellerland - home of Appenzeller cheese and succumb to the delights of the Chocolate Factory! Enjoy a stop in Liechtenstein to explore.

  Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen - Discover the glorious spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe - Rhine Falls! The narrow alleys of Schaffhausen invite you to stroll, shop and explore. Visit "Munot", the impressive medieval fortress towering over the Old Town. Admire the houses in the Old Town richly adorned with bow windows and painted house-fronts.

  The Zurich Trolley Experience - Experience the Swiss flair in combining the best of the old and modern as you travel in a Classic Trolley with audio-tape commentary in 8 major languages to guide you through the great sights of Zurich. From the business and financial districts, to churches and museums, to the beauty of the Alps and Zurich's lake, this tour will show the diverse city that is Zurich.

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