Private Zürich Old Town Tour: Explore Historic Buildings and Squares

Discover the hidden gems of Zürich’s historic old town on a private tour led by local residents. Explore centuries-old buildings and charming squares with exclusive access to hidden spots.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Polybahn - Ride with the unique cable car to a very spectaculary point of view
  • Polyterrasse ETH - Point of view
  • Zentralbibliothek - Teile der alten Stadtmauer und Stadtbefestigung
  • Brunngasse - Visit an old picture in a private building
  • Spiegelgasse - Visit the place where Lenin lifes during his time in Zurich
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What's Included
    • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Other
  • Tip
Additional Information

Zurich boasts an exquisite, ancient city center. Much of its architecture dates back to centuries ago. As two locals who know the area well, we will lead minor, intimate groups on a roughly two-hour exploration of the narrow streets and inviting plazas of the old city on either side of the Limmat river. Our journey includes stops at locales that offer a…

Location
Hirschen
Niederdorfstrasse
The meeting point is on Hirschen-Platz at Niederdorfstrasse 11, directly in front of the entrance to the Hotel Hirschen. Please do not enter the hotel, they do not know about our tours
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aaron_s
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful Tour - Our tour was fantastic! I’m having a senior moment, because I have forgotten her name. But she was wonderful. We were the only two on the tour, but she did not cancel or reschedule. A huge plus. She took us throughout the Old Town, and even showed us some sites extra because we moved so well. Really a great first day tour to get acclimated to a beautiful city. Highly recommend!
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Janny_j
Aug 7, 2025
Loved getting to tour... - Loved getting to tour Zurich Old Town! She was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Would highly recommend!
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Katrina_w
Aug 2, 2025
Wonderful tour of Zurich... - Wonderful tour of Zurich with fascinating historical tidbits interspersed with information about modern Zurich. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or tour for our first time in Zurich!
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Lisa_r
Jul 29, 2025
Hidden history of old town, Zürich - Maria did a wonderful job telling the history of the city. She spent about 90 minutes, showing us all the hidden treasures on the buildings inside apartments and right beneath our feet she tailored at our experience to our interest.
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Nmer123
Jul 16, 2025
Very good - Very informative tour, I leaned a lot new facts about zurich. Thank you very much , I highly recommend everyone to participate
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Donald_w
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour of Old Town Zurich - Wonderful walking experience in the Old Town of Zurich on a very warm evening. Tour guide Maria was very considerate of the heat and ensured we rested and got plenty of water. Maria actually showed us points of the city we did not expect to see on the tour. Overall, it was a great experience and introduction to Zurich. Than you Maria for a very informative and interesting tour.
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Larrydon_b
Jul 6, 2025
Tour review from a Texas perspective. - Maria, a dedicated sole proprietor, delivered personalized service and insightful details about the old city, exceeding our expectations in every way. As tourists from Texas, we were fortunate to have landed in her expert hands, gaining invaluable knowledge and experiencing a truly enriching tour that was both enjoyable and informative.
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419murrayj
Jul 5, 2025
A unique and genuine journey into the real Zurich - Our guide Alexander is a true local character with a depth of knowledge and understanding of the real Zurich. Not the gaudy tourist attractions, we learned a lot about the history and character of the old city. We only had a short amount of time in Zurich, but Alexander really showed us the hidden gems in a relaxed and informative way. He was just a nice genuine fella too!
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Theodore_v
Jul 1, 2025
Super knowledgable, super... - Super knowledgable, super friendly guide! Got to know the basics of Zurich history, as well as the current layout of the city.
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Nonna_m
Jul 7, 2025
A good overview of Zurich historical centre - Good walking shoes are definitely required for this tour. Good overview of Zurich in 2 hours. We enjoyed it
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).