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Zurich Historic Old Town Audio Self Guided Tour
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Zurich
About
Explore the Old Town through its churches, fountains, monuments, and guild houses at your own pace, anytime. This tour is self guided, hands free and plays automatically as you walk, and it's all powered by the technology on your walking tour app. You’ll see where civic life took shape, learn about the Reformation that transformed the city, and visit landmarks that continue to define Zurich today. And you’ll see some of the best places to eat. We’ll move from quiet courtyards to lively squares and riverside views, stopping at historic sites that reveal how Zurich grew into Switzerland’s cultural and financial center. Many of the sites are hidden gems and not to be missed. The tour is smartph...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour on our walking tour app in Zurich
Discover Zurich's hidden gems at your own pace, 24/7/365
Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
Location aware, hands free, the tour automatically plays as you walk
No admission the tour is all outside
No human guide it's all outside and on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
Augustinerkirche
Thge tour starts in front of the historic Christkatholische Augustinerkirche where you'll hear the church and the area's history then be guided step by step through Zurich.
Return
Brunnenfigur «Die tapferen Zürcherinnen von 1292» von Gustav Siber, 1912 (#KiöR)
The tour ends at a lookout of the city and the statue Brunnenfigur. It's a bit of a hidden site and not to be missed.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Old Town through its churches, fountains, monuments, and guild houses at your own pace, anytime. This tour is self guided, hands free and plays automatically as you walk, and it's all powered by the technology on your walking tour app. You’ll see where civic life took shape, learn about the Reformation that transformed the city, and visit landmarks that continue to define Zurich today. And you’ll see some of the best places to eat. We’ll move from quiet courtyards to lively squares and riverside views, stopping at historic sites that reveal how Zurich grew into Switzerland’s cultural and financial center. Many of the sites are hidden gems and not to be missed. The tour is smartph...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour on our walking tour app in Zurich
Discover Zurich's hidden gems at your own pace, 24/7/365
Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires.
Location aware, hands free, the tour automatically plays as you walk
No admission the tour is all outside
No human guide it's all outside and on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
Augustinerkirche
Thge tour starts in front of the historic Christkatholische Augustinerkirche where you'll hear the church and the area's history then be guided step by step through Zurich.
Return
Brunnenfigur «Die tapferen Zürcherinnen von 1292» von Gustav Siber, 1912 (#KiöR)
The tour ends at a lookout of the city and the statue Brunnenfigur. It's a bit of a hidden site and not to be missed.
Itinerary
1
Grabstein Lucius (Archäologisches Fenster)
Today, the original can be seen at the Landesmuseum Zürich, while a faithful reproduction of the inscription is displayed here, near the archaeological exhibit at Lindenhof, making it accessible for public education.
5 minutes
2
Christkatholische Kirche Basel-stadt
Thge tour starts in front of the historic Christkatholische Augustinerkirche where you'll hear the church and the area's history then be guided step by step through Zurich.
3
Klima-Zwingli Statue
Who is Klima-Zwingli? Discover this hidden gem and hear his historic story.
5 minutes
4
Zeughauskeller
Historic restaurant with a historic story.
5 minutes
5
Junobrunnen
Junobrunnen’s inauguration in 1872 represented more than just the unveiling of a fountain; it symbolized Zurich’s wider push for civic renewal during a transformative century.
5 minutes
6
Fraumunster Church
Beyond its historic governance role, Fraumünster Church is renowned for its evolving architecture and artistic treasures.
Its foundations date back to the 9th century, showing Romanesque roots that evolved into a primarily Gothic style over time.
5 minutes
7
Hans Waldmann Statue
Waldmann’s rapid rise in his career quickly unraveled as accusations against him grew. His acceptance of pensions from foreign rulers, including the Duke of Milan and Louis XI of France, was seen as a betrayal of Swiss independence, which diminished public support.
5 minutes
8
"Ganymede", Hermann Hubacher, 1946–1952 (#PublicArt)
The unveiling of the Ganymede sculpture in 1952 held historical significance well beyond its classical subject. Discover the statue's story on the tour.
5 minutes
9
Ulrich Zwingli Monument
The Wasserkirche in Zürich stands out as one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, celebrated for its unique location, rich history, and important role in religious and cultural life.
5 minutes
10
Grossmunster
Not to be missed, this church as a big story, learn it on the tour.
11
Stussibrunnen
Situated at Rindermarkt in the old town, the fountain was built in 1911 by architect Hermann Fietz to commemorate Stüssi, who defended Zurich during the Old Zürich War from 1440 to 1446 and was killed in battle at the Sihl Bridge in 1443.
5 minutes
12
David Brunnen
In Zürich's evolving history, David Brunnen plays a significant role, serving as more than just decorative architecture; it’s a lasting symbol of the city’s cultural shifts.
Located in Weinplatz, once a bustling medieval market, the fountain represented a 19th-century effort to honor community heritage as modern infrastructure transformed the city.
5 minutes
13
Brunnenfigur Jugend als Bewahrer der Welt - Vom Kunstler Heinz Feuerborn
The tour ends at a lookout of the city and the statue Brunnenfigur. It's a bit of a hidden site and not to be missed.
