Zurich Transportation Adventure: Cogwheel, Funicular & Boat Tour

8 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Discover the city’s unique Transportation Modes: Explore Zurich’s highlights by train, funicular, cogwheel, tram & boat with optional scenic walks for a fresh perspective, guided by a local geographer.
Explore Zurich from different angles on this unique tour that brings together all of the city’s iconic ways of getting around. Whether you’re climbing a hill by cogwheel train, overlooking the city, riding a historic funicular to the university campus, or cruising across the lake by boat, this experience blends secret perspectives of Zurich with its classic sightseeing highlights.
Optional short hikes make the journey even more rewarding — for instance, along the forested Zürichberg ridge or on an adventurous descent from the Uetliberg.
Designed to showcase Zurich’s unique means of transportation while enjoying breathtaking views from surrounding mountains, it also reveals the city’s vibrant squares, historical landmarks, and local customs — enriched by my academic background in geography, natural sciences, and over 17 years of experience as a high-school geography teacher.
Join me as we venture through both renowned and hidden corners of my hometown for an unforgettable experience.
What's included?
    24h-Ticket for trains, trams, funiculars, cogwheel trains and boats. Opt-out available for fee-free self-purchase or Swiss Travel Pass holders.
    Lake Cruise
    Possible adaptations according to your interests and needs.
    Personal guide Dave: Swiss local, qualified geographer & teacher
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.
    Optional lunch at a traditional Zurich snack bar.
    Optional dinner in one of Zurich’s most renowned restaurants.
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Infant seats available
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pickup location details: Zurich Airport: in front of the SBB ticket counters, Winterthur mainstation: Official Meeting Point
    What to bring

      Meeting Point & Pick-up Places

      Zurich HB Zurich Airport Winterthur