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Best Cruises & Boat Tours From Zurich

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The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours from Zurich. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Cruises & Boat Tours From Zurich

City Bus & Sightseeing Tours, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dessert Tours, Lindt Chocolate Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zurich

Zurich: City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

1.Zurich: City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

Zurich: City Bus Tour with Audio Guide and Lake Cruise

2.Zurich: City Bus Tour with Audio Guide and Lake Cruise

★ 4.3

Air-conditioned bus tour with 11-language audio and WiFi, plus a Lake Zurich cruise from Bürkliplatz. See Zurich highlights in 3.5 hours.

“Everything was as I expected. Learn about the city. The bus and cruise were all on time.”

1,195 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $57by Gray Line Zurich / Switzerland

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May 24, 2026

Cruises & Boat Tours, Dessert Tours, FIFA Museum Tickets, Lindt Chocolate Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Zurich

Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

3.Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

★ 4.0

Skip ticket lines on Lake Zurich, tour Lindt with unlimited tastings, and get a guided Old Town intro plus optional FIFA.

“We enjoyed our tour. The guide was thorough and enthusiastic but quietly spoken and the group was HUGE so it was often hard to understand what she was saying. At least two of the stops on the coach were not worth the time. The tour of the old town was not very interesting. The cruise…”

1,028 reviews5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $108.72by Best of Switzerland Tours

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May 24, 2026

City Bus & Sightseeing Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zurich

Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

4.Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

★ 4.0

See Zurich’s top landmarks in 1 hour on a red open bus, with an optional Lake Zurich cruise for extra scenic views.

“Your regular hop on hop off bus. Super friendly guide (as are most Swiss people). Passes through beautiful places.”

961 reviews1 hourFrom $28by Swiss Sightseeing Tour

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May 24, 2026

1-Day Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lake Zurich Cruises, Lucerne Day Trips, Mount Pilatus Tours, Tour Reviews, Zurich

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

5.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★ 4.5

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne by gondola, the steepest cogwheel train, and a Lake Lucerne cruise from Zurich with guided coach transport.

“It’s a long day, but worth it. Our guide Rodolpho was excellent. Would definitely do it again. Going up the mountain in the gondola was crazy good.”

694 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $250.67by Best of Switzerland Tours

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May 24, 2026

Cable Car & Felsenegg Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Old Town & City Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Zurich

Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

6.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★ 5.0

A 6-hour Zurich highlights tour with included funicular, boat cruise, and aerial cable car, plus Old Town history in a small group.

“Patricia took us on a great tour of Zurich. There was plenty of information and much variety: local attractions, cable car ride, funicular, ferry and train. It is a strenuous walking tour.”

669 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $111.57by WOW ZURICH TOURS

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May 24, 2026

City Bus & Sightseeing Tours, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lake Zurich Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zurich

Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

7.Zurich: City Sightseeing Tour with Lake Cruise

★ 4.0

Zurich in 3.5 hours: coach overview, a guided Old Town walk, and a 1-hour Lake Zurich cruise with audio on your phone.

“Konrad was the perfect guide, funny, interesting, knowledgeable and very easy to understand. We were a small group of 11 in a minibus. Great overview of Zurich with lots of history, then a walk round the old town. Konrad recommended places to revisit and some decent eateries. We were left to walk by ourselves to…”

632 reviewsFrom $54by Best of Switzerland Tours

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May 24, 2026

1-Day Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lake Zurich Cruises, Lucerne Day Trips, Mount Rigi Tours, Tour Reviews, Zurich

Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

8.Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

★ 4.5

From Zurich to Mt. Rigi and Lucerne via cable car, cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat cruise. Partly guided with free time.

“Beautiful summer day trip to Mount Rigi and Lucerne! Stunning lake views, scenic train rides, and fresh mountain air. A perfect mix of nature and charm—Switzerland at its best!”

297 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $204.20by Best of Switzerland Tours

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May 24, 2026

Cable Car & Felsenegg Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lake Zurich Cruises, Old Town & City Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Zurich

3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

9.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

★ 5.0

A 3-in-1 Zurich day: Old Town walking, Lake Zurich cruise, and a Felsenegg cable car ride for big views and included transport.

“This was a fabulous tour for an overview of the area! The tour is well-organized with a bit of flexibility. You get to experience several modes of transportation (walking/hiking, tram, funicular, bus, ferry, and cable car) to get incredible views of the area. Our tour guide Greg was very personable and very knowledgeable, and we…”

227 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $110.34by WOW ZURICH TOURS

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