Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains | 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains
2 Adults x $10.38
$20.76
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$20.76

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Overview

Zürich is Switzerland’s “kleintropolis“. That is what Max Frisch, a native author and architect, called this place: a small metropolis. Even though the city has grown substantially since Max’s time, on this self-guided audio tour you’ll discover just how well the description still fits! This walk begins on the Bahnhofstrasse, at the edge of the old town. I’ll lead you along cobblestone streets beside the Limmat River and show you where the Romans and Carolingians settled. We’ll end the tour firmly in the present day at Paradeplatz near Lake Zurich. The tour includes stories, facts and legends like: • Where Zurich’s wealth has come from for the last 2,000 from a Roman toll station to private banking • Medieval Zurich’s guild houses and the Craftsman Revolution • Charlemagne, his horse and a few headless saints • King Ludwig‘s daughters and a stag with glowing antlers • Two brothers different paths to success in the chocolate industry

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

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The tour ends at Paradeplatz

Itinerary

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    The tour begins outside the Urania Sternwarte.

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    The tour passes through Spielplatz Lindenhof.

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    The tour takes you to the top of Lindenhof hill.

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    The tour passes by the Church of St. Peter on St. Peterhofstatt.

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    The tour passes by the Roman Baths in Zurich.

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    The tour passes by Zürich's Town Hall.

  • Grossmunster (Pass By)

    The tour passes by the Grossmünster.

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    The tour passes over Zurich's Quaibrücke bridge where you'll have a lovely view of Zurich Lake.

  • Fraumunster Church (Pass By)

    The tour passes Fraumünster Church

  • Paradeplatz (Pass By)

    The tour ends at Paradeplatz.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Great way to see the Zurich central area

Published on Apr, 2022

What a great way to see the sights at your own pace! I loved the GPS activated tour. Just walk and listen. No crowds, no fast pace. Wish I found this earlier for other cities!

Fantastic tour at your own pace ideal to get a quick overview of the city and find some very interesting landmarks

Published on Mar, 2022

Superb tour. Ideal if you want to go at your own pace and travelling alone. I had some time to kill before my flights after my business trip. Very informative. The app is superb. You don’t have to have your phone out all the time. It picks up where you are and starts talking. Very impressed

Perfect if you're a solo traveler!

Published on Jan, 2022

I was in Zurich by myself in the middle of November, where it was freezing and because of COVID, not a lot was happening/open. I found this tour, and it was awesome! I turned it on and was just able to walk and look at things while I listened, and it was like having a personal tour guide because the guide shared cool stories and insights that you wouldn't get just reading about something. Highly recommend!!

The app is very easy to...

Published on Oct, 2021

The app is very easy to use and the tour was pretty interesting. A very easy way to explore the city

Fountains, yes, but so much more

Published on Mar, 2021

Cynthia’s walking tour winds through old streets, past churches, along waterways and beside fountains in central Zurich. Along the way, she weaves in history from Celtic, Roman and Carolingian eras, adding bright bursts of the modern day. This tour recreates the fabric of a city rich in more than Swiss bank accounts and luxurious chocolate. Her narration allows plenty of time for walking from spot to spot, directly or leisurely as you desire, with precise instructions on where to stand and where to look as she describes an ancient military lookout, a Roman tombstone in a wall, guild houses, and stained glass windows by Chagall. Her tips on pubs, pastries and her favorite chocolate shop offer meaningful breaks in the tour and destinations for future visits. She has a knack for including just enough history, culture, and art to impart a sense of this city. A thoroughly enjoyable way to meet Zurich for the first time or renew a longstanding affection.

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