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Zürich
$27,27
Product Code: 8812OTSTORIES
Activity Type: Historical & Heritage Tours (Cultural & Theme Tours)
Duration: 2 hours
The most popular tour through Zurich´s historic old town offers fascinating insights into the city´s colorful history.
What do Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner have in common? All three were residents of Zurich. But it´s not only great minds who are captivated by this lakeside city with its well-preserved old town – people from all over the world have always flocked to the thriving metropolis.
On a two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city´s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares. Together, we uncover the secrets of Bahnhofstrasse, find out what a “procession axis” is, and visit a church with a minute-hand that jumps a record-breaking half meter every minute.
This popular tour is filled with numerous astonishing and amusing anecdotes and has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Zürich Tourist Information, Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Anyone who has questions about Zurich, requires information about city tours and excursions, or would like some insider tips is at the right address at the Tourist Information in the main concourse of Zurich Main Station.
Pass By: Bahnhofstrasse, Runs North-South West of Limmat River, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
You can find everything that your heart desires in Bahnhofstrasse: fashion, art and Zurich specialties attract local residents as well as visitors.
Stop At: Lindenhofplatz, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that looks back on a moving history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Fraumunster Church, Munsterhof 2, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Fraumünster – a Church in the Old Town With Windows by Chagall and Giacometti
Stop At: Niederdorf, Right bank of Limmat river, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Niederdorf is part of Zurich’s old town – and the locals fondly refer to it as “Dörfli”, meaning the entire Niederdorf and Oberdorf area that extends as far as Bellevue. Niederdorf is a pedestrian zone the same as Limmatquai, which runs parallel. During the day, the pedestrian zone and many stores, which are almost hidden in alleyways, entice you to shop. In the evening, Niederdorf changes into a nightlife district for a very varied public with its bars and street artists.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Grossmunsterplatz, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula.
