Zurich Walking Tour

Highlights

The best place to start exploring Zurich is Lindenhof hill, which has a unique position as the historic core and the oldest public green area in Zurich. Thanks to its central hilltop location and the shady roof of the linden garden, Lindenhof offers a magnificent view of the right bank of the Limmat, the university buildings, and the old town. Descending the hill down the narrow streets of the old city we will admire the largest clock face in Europe adorns the modest turret of St. Peter is the oldest church in Zurich. Rudolf Brun, the city's first independent mayor, was buried here in 1360. The present building was consecrated in 1706 as the first church built under Protestantism. From the lively Münsterhof square we will walk to Fraumünster, which was built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women and was founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard. The monastery had a significant weight in the city. The abbess became the head of the city, managed the economy, and was appointed the mayor of Zurich. Opposite the Fraumünster, on the opposite bank of the Limmat, rises the Grossmünster. The central part of the cathedral near the river dam was built on the site of a Carolingian church. The beginning of the construction of the cathedral dates back to 1090. Grossmünster played an important role in the development of Protestantism in Switzerland. The stern pastor Ulrich Zwingli (depicted on the bronze doors, by Otto Munch) preached the reformed Christian faith here. In 1487, the famous twin towers of the cathedral in the form of wooden towers were first built, in 1781 they were destroyed by fire. Later, stone towers were erected in a neo-Gothic style. After a busy excursion, you will have a great opportunity to relax in the Niederdorf quarter - a pedestrian area with many restaurants and shops. In the evening Niederdorf turns into a nightlife area for a very diverse audience with its bars and street performers. Prices & Payment: Group of travelers up to 2 person - CHF 150 Group of travelers up to 4 person - CHF 200 Group of travelers up to 8 person - CHF 300 Group of travelers up to 20 person - CHF 400 We will greet you at the lobby of your accommodation in Zurich. The static prices for the excursions provide in CHF (Swiss Francs). The services' costs can be paid in Euros or USD as well. All prices are quoted including VAT. The Tour Price is due at the time of booking.