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Old Town, Zurich

4.6
#1 of 425 in Historic Sites in Switzerland
Must see · Historic Walking Area · Neighborhood
The city's historic heart, the atmospheric Old Town serves as one of the area's major tourist attractions, famed for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and cobblestoned lanes flanked by trendy shops, galleries, and restaurants. A convenient starting point for tours around the city, the district stretches along both banks of the Limmat River. Begin your walk through medieval Zurich at the Old Town's landmark bridge, which connects two monumental cathedrals situated on opposite sides of the river. From there you can easily reach the nearby shopping streets, packed with hip cafes and quirky boutiques. In the evening the neighborhood's bars and clubs become the center of Zurich's lively nightlife. Put Old Town at the forefront of your travel plans using our Zurich journey maker.
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Tours to Old Town

FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich City Highlights Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich City Tour Experience
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich Highlights Tour
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FROM $66 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Great Tour of Zurich
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich Tour: 6 hours on shore, on water, in the air!
4.7
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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FROM $414 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Zurich City Highlights
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $456 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Zurich Walking Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
4.8
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Best of Zurich Including Panoramic Views in a Small Group Walking Tour
4.3
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich Highlights In A 2+ Hour Walking Tour Including Panoramic Views
5.0
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $12 BOOK WITH VIATOR Zurich Private Tour: Albert Einstein Old Town Exploration Game
3.0
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
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  • By TeneSaarva
    It’s fantastic. Although most of the shops close at 6 o clock and traffic to come here might be bit heavy until 7-8 o clock! So time yourself earlier side! And park your car in the parking houses...  more »
  • By duck8to
    The archaeological evidence suggest that there were settlement around Lake Zurich some 6,000 years ago. Neolithic and Bronze age artifacts have been discovered in the Zurich area. In more recent...  more »
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