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City Guide > Europe > Switzerland > Zurich | |
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Tours of the City Walking Tours There are a number of marked trails in the hills surrounding the city that are ideal for strolling or jogging. The promenade along the lakeside is popular with locals and tourists alike. Zurich Tourism (tel: (01) 215 4000; website: www.zuerich.ch) organises tailored group tours as well as standard two-hour tours of the Old Town. Tours usually depart from in front of the Tourist Information Office, Bahnhofbrücke 1. Bus Tours Zurich Tourism (see above) is the best source for a variety of bus tours of the city, lasting two to two and a half hours and costing SFr32-45. Many involve a detour into the countryside. Some also include a cable car or boat trip. Bus tours depart either from in front of the Tourist Information Office or from Zurich-Sihlquai station. Trolley Tours Two-hour Classic Trolley tours in old decorated vehicles, which include headphone commentary in eight languages, are also available from April to October, with refreshments provided. The tour departs from Zurich-Sihlquai station. You can preboook via the tourist office (tel: 044 215 4000) and several travel agencies. Boat Tours Cruises are offered on Lake Zurich by Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, Mythenquai 333 (tel: (01) 487 1333; website: www.zsg.ch), departing from Bürkliplatz from April to October. Costs vary depending on the length of the cruise and the cost for cruises with drinks and/or food can climb. Reservations are only necessary for those planning to dine onboard (tel: (01) 487 1313, for reservations). A one-hour river cruise is available. |