Get to Know the Real Zurich this Summer!
For many visitors to Switzerland Zurich is the first stop on their Swiss adventure. A bustling city of over 400,000, Zurich offers a wonderful mix of culture, history, urban development, and natural environment. For visitors wanting to become familiar with the rich history of the city, or expats who want to know more about their new home, we are offering specialised tours in English every second Wednesday evening from April to October. These tours go beyond the basics and offer a deep dive into a range of different themes. Our professional and passionate tour guides captivate participants with fascinating stories and interesting facts about Zurich. Up-coming themes include:
Reformation in Zurich – 26 June, 2024
This historical tour provides you with comprehensive information and insights about how the Reformation came about in Zurich. We stroll past the majestic facades of the most important churches in downtown Zurich, and discuss the key stages in the work of reformer Ulrich Zwingli.
Water in Zurich – 10 July, 2024
Zurich ́s cityscape is adorned with over 1,200 public fountains – with fresh, crystal clear drinking water that everyone can enjoy for free. On this tour, you will learn the importance of the Sodbrunnen and Zisternenbrunnen fountains that date back to the Middle Ages and visit a selection of heavily symbolic fountains such as the Hercules Fountain and the Lindenhof Fountain, dedicated to the brave women of Zurich.
Me, My Zurich, and You – 24 July 2024
Anyone who wants to get to know Zurich at a more personal level should go on the “Me, My Zurich and You” tour. On this tour, local guides provide insight into their own private Zurich. The tour leads once around Zurichʼs lake basin, with stops at the harbor, Quaibrücke, Bellevue, and many other interesting places along the way.
Zurich’s Powerful Women -07 August 2024
Is it possible to drive away an army without spilling a drop of blood? That’s exactly what the valiant women of Zurich did. On this tour through the inner city, we visit places related to the work and accomplishments of renowned locals such as Adele Duttweiler, Franziska Dosenbach, Nadezhda Suslova, Johanna Spyri, Mileva Maric and many more.
Architecture in Zurich – 21 August 2024
This walking tour takes around two hours and introduces architecture fans to significant buildings in Zurichʼs inner city. Between the majestic State Museum and Sechseläuten square, you will be guided past monumental constructions like the main train station, both universities, as well as numerous guild houses and religious buildings.
Made in Zurich – 04 September 2024
From iconic personal care articles to aesthetic coffee machines – in Zurich, products are created that impress with their innovation, design, functionality, and quality. On this fascinating tour through one of Zurich ́s youngest neighborhoods, interested visitors get to know a selection of genuine Zurich products. These are made by creatives with a great deal of passion and inventive spirit. During the tour, guests will have the opportunity to taste some of the products, as well as learn about the historical and architectural background to the vibrant neighborhood around Zurich Main Station.
Dada Art Movement – 18 September 2024
In 1916, exiled artists gathered in Zurich’s then disreputable Niederdorf district. Just a few meters from where Lenin was living in exile, Hugo Ball and his future wife Emmy Hennings established the legendary artist hangout Cabaret Voltaire, which welcomed all people, styles and schools of thought.
The Dadaists – as they began calling themselves – experimented with sound poems and simultaneous poems, collages and photo montages, and were undoubtedly the most international, noisiest and probably also the most innovative artists of their day. The Dada city tour will introduce you to the initiators and show you where they used to hang out in Zurich.
History of Money in Zurich – 02 October
This exciting tour through Zurich recounts the city’s long relationship with money, as highlighted by impressive and interesting facts: What does the silk industry have to do with banks? Who were the city’s money lenders and where did people first envisage a bold vision for the future? Answers to these and other intriguing questions will be explained during this leisurely stroll with a focus on historical economic aspects.
Zurich’s Love Stories – 16 October 2024
Where did composer Richard Wagner meet the love of his life – even though he was already married? What is the “marriage room” at city hall used for? And who stopped the infamous womanizer Giacomo Casanova from entering Zurichʼs Einsiedeln Abbey? These are just some of the many romantic, funny and tragic anecdotes you can look forward to on this very special tour.
Archaeology in Zurich – 31 October 2024
Fans of archeology can watch history come to life in the heart of Zurich’s old town. On this tour, we delve into the mysteries of the Ehgraben medieval sewage system, track down the old city walls and enjoy a stunning view from the Roman fortress. This is the perfect tour for anyone keen to learn more about Zurich ́s long-forgotten secrets.
Contact Information:
Tourist Information Im Hauptbahnhof 8001 Zürich
Website: www.zuerich.com
Email: in**@zu*****.com“>in**@zu*****.com
Phone: +41 44 215 40 00
Cost: From CHF 25.00
