With a backdrop of snowy peaks set against a skyline of steeples, spires and domes, Lucerne looks like a painting. Reflected in the lake that shares its name, the city embodies that quintessential Swiss merger of pristine natural beauty and highly organized urbanism. Go beyond the tourist clichés of folding knives and cuckoo clocks with a private Lucerne tour.

Despite being the most populated area in central Switzerland, Lucerne's pace of life is still more mountain town than busy city. Have a local guide show you the old town's timber-framed buildings and you'll swear you're in medieval times...until a shiny new BMW speeds past. Stroll Chapel Bridge, admiring the 14th century craftsmanship, before ducking into a riverside bar for a mug of Pilsner.

If visiting in winter, the annual <i>Fasnacht</i> carnival has plenty of hot food and stiff drinks to warm chilly bones. And don't worry if you don't <i>sprechen sie deutsche</i>; your guide and most of the locals speak fluent English.

Lucerne

"Zu Riech" - means too rich.

"Züri" is the name given to one of the most expensive city in the world by its residents.

But does Zurich really belong to the people who live there, or are the true owners located on Paradeplatz, the largest money market in Switzerland?

During our walk you will learn:

•The city until the 16th century belonged to women, but they received the right to vote only 50 years ago;
• Here the reformers advised to go to the doctor, and not as a pilgrim to distant countries;
• Alfred Escher lived here, the person who founded both Credit Suisse and ETHZ (where Einstein was a student) and cut a "window" to Italy by building 15 km long railway tunnel;
• Wagner and Casanova visited;
• Dadaism was created;
• Carlo Scarpa, Chagall, Augusto Giacometti (painted "world's most beautiful police station") worked here;
• Churchill called for the creation of a united Europe, which Switzerland never participated and England exit.

Of course we will also learn about living local personages.

Discover one of the most expensive city in the world!

Zurich Half Day City Walking Tour

⚜️Zurich's Kids Discovery Walking Tour: Secrets, Adventure, and History ⚜️

Welcome to Zurich, dear family,

Explore Zurich's famous landmarks and discover hidden treasures on a fun and engaging tour designed to delight kids and adults! Join us for thrilling surprises and insider tips for future visits, whether visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city.

Touch the textured ancient buildings in the Old Town and be transported through the cobbled streets back to bygone eras. Discover hidden treasures while hearing stories about Zurich's rich history and culture.

Traveling with children is an excellent way to expose them to new possibilities and wonder. Our engaging experiences will inspire new interests and broaden horizons through exposure to different languages, flavors, and cultures.

Join me for a family-friendly adventure that will create unforgettable memories in the heart of Zurich's historical center. Book your tour today!

Samantha
Your Local Friend &amp; Host

Interactive Tour for the Kids - Hidden Places, Myths &amp; History Uncovered - Major Highlights &amp; Landmarks Included

From singing Christmas trees to those powered by cyclists, from the lakeshore to the lights of the main street, we will take in all the sights, smells, flavours and atmosphere of Christmas in Zurich.

Let's discover Zurich during magical Christmastime, visiting Christmas markets, and tasting traditional festive food.

Zurich on Christmas

Christmas in Zurich is Magical! - Tour available from From 23 November to 24 December

In December Zurich It's truly one of the most festive towns in Europe.

We will walk the streets of Zurich lit up with glittering Christmas decorations and wander around the many Xmas market stands where each place shines with its unique atmosphere:

- Niederdorf Christmas Market,
- Wienachtsdorf Market,
- Werdmuhleplatz Christmas Market (with singing Christmas tree),
- Christkindlimarkt,
- Münsterhof Christmas Market,
- Zürich Märlitram children ride with Santa Claus.

If you would choose, we can jump on the Fondue tram for a great and unique experience of Zirch streets and to be treated with 'Glühwein', a Grisons starter platter, cheese fondue and delicious dessert.

And we must see a fantastic 32-meter Christmas tree with thousands of Lindt chocolate red balls and enjoy in tastes of hot chocolate and mulled wine while discovering Zurich in the most beautiful part of the year.

Come with me and enjoy a piece of this Xmas magic!

The magical atmosphere of Christmas - numerous Christmas markets, tastings of traditional festive dishes!

Christmas in Zurich Walking Tour: 2.5 Hour Private Walking Tour

This special holiday walk is offered from 24th November until 23rd December. It blends the highlights of Christmas with the city's "must see" sites. Zurich transforms into a magical place during the Advent season - and there are Christmas markets to be explored. Each with unique offerings. There is a Singing Christmas Tree, an ice skating rink in Bürkliplatz, the Swarovski Tree in the Main Station, a light show at the Landesmuseum and of course the lights on the Bahnhofstrasse. We will visit a few markets and in between we will see the city sites. Along the way you can try a mulled wine or a special Christmas sweet. This tour will help you find your Christmas spirit.

Each tour is unique therefore you can do the combination you like, a little more Christmas or a little more Zurich history and culture. Whichever you choose will be

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