From Basel: Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting and Lake Cruise
Overview
This experience combines rich history, scenic beauty, sweet indulgence, and a relaxing lakeside adventure.
We’ll start with a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walking tour through Zurich’s charming Old Town, where you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind landmarks like the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and the famous Bahnhofstrasse.
Along the way, we’ll stop at three traditional Swiss confiseries to sample a variety of handcrafted chocolates—from silky pralines to unique seasonal creations—adding a delicious layer to your Zurich discovery. You’ll also enjoy a stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps.
Next, take a peaceful boat cruise across Lake Zurich, enjoying panoramic views of the city, surrounding mountains, and lakeside villages.
- Guided walking tour of Zurich’s historic Old Town
- Visits to 3 traditional confiseries with chocolate tasting
- Scenic photo stop overlooking Lake Zurich and the Alps
- Relaxing boat cruise on Lake Zurich
What's Included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Zürich
- Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town
- Local Private Guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Centralbahnstrasse 10
4051 Basel, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Train tickets (2nd class).
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops).
- 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Zürich.
- Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town.
- Local Private Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Basel: Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting and Lake Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Basel: Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting and Lake Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Chocolate tasting (3 local shops)
- 1 hour boat cruise on Lake Zürich
- Guided walk of Zürich's Old Town
- Local Private Guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
