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Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains
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1 Hours 15 Minutes to 1 Hours 30 Minutes
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Overview
Zürich is Switzerland’s “kleintropolis“. That is what Max Frisch, a native author and architect, called this place: a small metropolis. Even though the city has grown substantially since Max’s time, on this self-guided audio tour you’ll discover just how well the description still fits!
This walk begins on the Bahnhofstrasse, at the edge of the old town. I’ll lead you along cobblestone streets beside the Limmat River and show you where the Romans and Carolingians settled. We’ll end the tour firmly in the present day at Paradeplatz near Lake Zurich.
The tour includes stories, facts and legends like:
• Where Zurich’s wealth has come from for the last 2,000 from a Roman toll station to private banking
• Medieval Zurich’s guild houses and the Craftsman Revolution
• Charlemagne, his horse and a few headless saints
• King Ludwig‘s daughters and a stag with glowing antlers
• Two brothers different paths to success in the chocolate industry
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting And Pickup
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End Point
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The tour ends at Paradeplatz
The tour ends at Paradeplatz
What To Expect
The tour begins outside the Urania Sternwarte.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes through Spielplatz Lindenhof.
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The tour takes you to the top of Lindenhof hill.
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The tour passes by the Church of St. Peter on St. Peterhofstatt.
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The tour passes by the Roman Baths in Zurich.
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The tour passes by Zürich's Town Hall.
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Grossmunster
The tour passes by the Grossmünster.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes over Zurich's Quaibrücke bridge where you'll have a lovely view of Zurich Lake.
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Fraumunster Church
The tour passes Fraumünster Church
• Admission Ticket Free
Paradeplatz
The tour ends at Paradeplatz.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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