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Highlights
- Start a half-day journey from Zürich to explore Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle.
- Enjoy a scenic coach ride with an English-or Spanish-speaking guide, offering insights along the way.
- Experience panoramic views of Europe’s largest waterfall via glass lifts and trails that surround you with its roar.
- In summer months, consider upgrading for an optional boat trip to glide into the spray at Rhine Falls' base.
- Explore Laufen Castle's Historama exhibition, delving a thousand years deep into history connected to the Rhine River.
- On your return journey, take in Schaffhausen’s charm and its 16th-century Munot Fortress before making brief stops through Germany back to Zurich.
Your Experience
Set out on a half-day adventure from Zurich to explore two of Switzerland's most beautiful sites—the fairytale-like Laufen Castle and Europe’s largest waterfall at Rhine Falls. This day trip promises comfort with scenic coach rides accompanied by stories and insights from your multilingual guide, ensuring an engaging journey.
As you travel along the picturesque route, prepare to be captivated by jaw-dropping views from glass lifts and trails that surround the thunderous Rhine Falls. In summer months, consider upgrading for a boat ride experience where you glide into the spray at the base of this natural wonder. Your adventure continues with a visit to Laufen Castle’s Historama exhibition, offering insights into over a thousand years of history tied to the Rhine.
On your return journey, take time to admire Schaffhausen's charming town and its striking 16th-century Munot Fortress before briefly looping through Germany back to Zurich. The trip includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach with English or Spanish-speaking guides providing a guided tour of both Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle.
Additionally, enjoy access to the Historama exhibition at Laufen Castle and panoramic lift views above the falls. Explore Belvedere viewing platforms for unique perspectives on this natural spectacle, making your day trip an enriching experience filled with history and stunning landscapes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- English-or Spanish-speaking guide
- Round trip transfers in an AC coach
- Guided tour of Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
- Access to Historama exhibition at Laufen Castle
- Panoramic lift access at Rhine Falls
- Access to Belvedere viewing platform above Rhine Falls
- Boat trip around the Rhine Falls
- Meals and beverages
- Individual expenditures
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring your passport for re-entry to Zurich from Rhine Falls via Germany.
- An optional boat ride along the Rhine basin is available (CHF 12 per adult and CHF 8 per child) during April–October, subject to availability. This is not included in the standard tour package.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays
Meeting Point
Meet your tour guide at the Sihlquai Coach Parking (or Bus Terminal)
This is located close to Zürich’s main train station
You'll find a white ticket office marked “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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