• Basel SBB Station - Begin your journey with a one-hour train ride on the intercity train to Zürich.
• Zurich HB - Zürich Hauptbahnhof (commonly referred to as Zürich HB or simply HB; Zürich Main Station or Zürich Central Station) is the largest railway station in Switzerland. Zürich serves as a major railway hub, offering services to and from various parts of Switzerland and neighboring countries like Germany, Italy, Austria, and France. The station was initially built as the terminus of the Spanisch Brötli Bahn, the first railway constructed entirely within Switzerland.
• Lindenhof Hill - The Lindenhof, located in the old town of Zürich, Switzerland, is the historic site of a Roman castle and the later Carolingian Kaiserpfalz. It is positioned on Lindenhof hill, on the left side of the Limmat at the Schipfe.
• Fraumunster Church - The Fraumünster is a church in Zürich, constructed on the remnants of a former abbey for aristocratic women, founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard.
• Grossmunster - The Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the four major churches in the city (the others being the Fraumünster, Predigerkirche, and St. Peterskirche). Its congregation is part of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich.
• Niederdorf - The Niederdorf was the least developed area of the medieval city.
• Old Town - Enjoy your lunch break at one of the restaurants in Zürich’s old town.
• Buerkliplatz - Bürkliplatz is a town square in Zürich, Switzerland. Named after Arnold Bürkli, it is a key point for road and public transportation, as well as the lake shore promenades constructed between 1881 and 1887.
• Opernhaus Zurich - The Zürich Opera House is an opera venue in the Swiss city of Zürich. Situated at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891.
• University of Zurich - ETH Zurich is renowned globally in academia and industry, particularly in science and technology. It consistently ranks among the top three to five universities in Europe and one of the top 15 to 20 worldwide.
• Limmatquai - Limmatquai is a street in Zürich, Switzerland. Named after the Limmat, it follows the right-hand (eastern) bank of the river for about 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) through the Altstadt, or historical core, of the city. The street was once vital for road and public transportation, but today parts of it are a pedestrian zone shared with Zürich’s trams.
• Paradeplatz - Paradeplatz is a square on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive real estate locations in Switzerland and is synonymous with wealth and Swiss banks, housing the headquarters of both UBS and Credit Suisse.
• Bahnhofstrasse - Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich’s main downtown street and one of the world’s most exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide.
• Zurich - Board the intercity train for your return journey to Basel.

• English speaking Swiss tourguide
• Hotel drop-off after the tour (optional)
• All necessary train tickets included
• Hotel pick-up by tourguide via public transportation

• Food or drinks (various restaurants for lunch break available)
• Gratuities

Embark on a picturesque train journey from Basel to Zürich and delve into the city’s dynamic heart with an engaging walking tour. Start at Zürich’s Hauptbahnhof, where you can explore the bustling Bahnhofstrasse, renowned as one of the world’s most opulent shopping avenues. Meander through the enchanting Altstadt (Old Town), featuring its quaint alleys, historic architecture, and cozy cafés. Visit notable landmarks such as the Grossmünster and Fraumünster churches, and relish the breathtaking vistas from Lindenhof Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the Limmat River. This is an ideal day trip that beautifully blends Swiss culture, history, and urban charm.

• Experience quintessential Swiss travel by train with your personal tour guide
• Wander through Zürich’s old town and along the Limmat River
• Savor the city views from the university terraces

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.