Old Town: The City That Reformed Itself
85 min · 2.6 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Zurich. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 85 to 90 minutes and 2.6 to 3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Zurich
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahnhofstrasse: The Street of Gold and the Lake | 90 min | 3 km | 7 |
| Old Town: The City That Reformed Itself | 85 min | 2.6 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Rathaus: The Council House Standing on the River
- Bahnhofstrasse: The Street of Gold and the Lake: Follow Zurich's most famous avenue from the great railway station down to Lake Zurich, reading the merchant city of banks, guilds and water beneath the shine, all at your own pace.
- Old Town: The City That Reformed Itself: Zurich reads as banks and watches, but its old town hides a stranger story: this is the city that lit the Swiss Reformation and then stripped its own churches bare. Trace it from the founding hill of Lindenhof across the green Limmat to Chagall's blue glass and the twin-towered minster where Huldrych Zwingli began.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Zurich is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Zurich?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Zurich: Bahnhofstrasse: The Street of Gold and the Lake and Old Town: The City That Reformed Itself. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Zurich cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Zurich history tours?
- About 85 to 90 minutes, covering 2.6 to 3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Old Town: The City That Reformed Itself
85 min · 2.6 km · moderate
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The Grossmünster and the City That Emptied Its Own Churches
Fraumünster: The Abbey of Ruling Women That the Reformation Emptied and Chagall Refilled
