Switzerland · BOAT CRUISES IN ZURICH
The 15 best boat cruises in Zurich you can book right now, each with its price, its running time and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Zurich bus tour plus Lake Zurich cruise. Air-conditioned comfort, audio in 11 languages, key sights, and mountain views from the water.
“The top deck should of the bus should have some fan or way to keep cool. It was super hot bit overall great trip.”
Zurich by bus and Lake Zurich cruise, with an Old Town walking loop and an optional FIFA Museum add-on for a simple half-day plan.
“Value for money and with a good guide with knowledge about the city Zürich”
Zurich to Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne with gondola ascent, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, about 10 hours.
“Great tour from Zurich if you want to see Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. We do wish we would have had a little more info from our guide in regards to Lucerne but enjoyed the city on our own. Mount Pilatus was amazing.”
Ride up Rigi from Weggis by cable car, hop on the historic cogwheel train, and cruise Lake Lucerne with time in Lucerne for $194.
“The best thing about this tour that is partially guided, and gives you flexibility to spend your time in Rigi and Luzern as per your preference. Transportation up and down the mountain are straight forward. Views on top of Rigi are unmatched, totally worth it!”
A smooth Zurich-to-Lucerne coach trip with a short city orientation and a 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise, giving you time to explore on your own.
“We enjoyed the city. Easy to walk around and take in the sights. The cafe’s by the water were comfortable for an afternoon bite to eat.”
Zurich essentials by coach and Old Town walk, then a Lake Zurich cruise, with an optional FIFA Museum upgrade for football fans.
“Good job!! Covered the highlights of the city, and enjoyed the lake cruise. It’s worthwhile if you are new to Zürich. Felt like I knew how to get around.”
Polybahn to ETH, Old Town churches, a cable car or train, and a Lake Zurich cruise with chocolate context. 6-hour English tour.
“Our guide, Constantine, was very knowledgeable and fun. He gave us a good sense of Swiss life, history, and culture. We loved how complete the tour was, in that we saw the old town, went up a mountain, and took a boat ride on the lake.”
Lake Zurich cruise plus flexible Lindt museum entry with an all-day Zurich public transport ticket for zones 110 and 150.
“The boat tour was very nice, even in the rain. They kept us updated with the stop we needed. Lindt chocolate tour was very nice. We were able to go in when we wanted without any delays. There was lots of chocolates for tasting and buying!”
Zurich Old Town walk plus Swiss chocolate tasting and a Lake Zurich cruise, all in 3 to 4 hours.
“Great tour friendly guide and good historical content Chocolate is good as well. The boat cruise is worth the time as well”
4-hour private Zurich walk with hotel pickup, tram tickets, and key sights, plus an optional 1-hour lake cruise for easy orientation.
“A nice mix of history and relevance of sights. Our guide helped with purchase of future train tickets and finding our favorite Laderach store. Tram transit was easier with our guide. Fascinating factoids that we did not know about for example was the downfall of Credit Suisse. Overall 8/10 rating.”
Private Zurich tour with Old Town sights, a Lake Zurich cruise, and Lindt chocolate stops, plus pickup for a fast, easy first-timer day.
“Thank you for a personable and beautiful tour! My tour guide, Fernando, was warm, friendly, and helpful.”
Zurich small-group walking tour with funicular views and a 90-minute Lake Zurich cruise. Old Town, banks, churches, and photos.
“We had a wonderful guided walking tour through Zürich. Our guide Greg was awesome and really provided a huge amount of historical facts and context. He had an in-depth answer for every question the group asked, and he really knew Swiss history which is very storied for a small country. The walk through the city was about 2 hours and was very enjoyable, and the lake cruise is about 90 min (if you’re not getting off to go to Lindt). Overall, we would highly recommend this walking tour and our tour guide Greg.”
A two-day Mt. Rigi wellness trip from Zurich with spa time at Rigi Kaltbad and a Lake Lucerne cruise into Lucerne.
“Free time stay and enjoy the Mt Rigi, like the hotel , good food and service, and View is perfect”
Self-guided day from Zurich to Rhine Falls, Old Town highlights, and a Lake Zurich boat cruise, with entry, digital plan, and free transit.
“If things had gone as described, this would have been a great trip, however; instructions were unclear, transportation was not set up correctly and cost us extra to get where we were supposed to go.”
Lake Zurich ferry, LINDT factory tour with unlimited tasting, Bahnhofstrasse sights, and Old Town walking in a small-group half day.
“Greg was an outstanding guide: personable, fun, and knowledgeable. He shared the beauty and tidbits that make Zurich special. Besides the history and sights, the Lindt factory was fascinating and delicious! We definitely recommend this tour”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
