Grossmünster Church
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Sometimes called theGross Monster by English-speaking locals, Grossmünster is a Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zurich. According to legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula, and ordered a church to be constructed on the spot. Construction of Grossmunster began in 1100 and was finished around 1220, with the core of the building built on the site where Charlemagne’s church stood. The only original decorations that remain today are some faded frescoes in a side chapel and a depictions of battle scenes and Charlemagne’s discovery of Felix’s and Regula’s graves. The church’s crypt is the largest in Switzerland and dates to the 11th and 13th centuries. Modern stained glass windows were added to the church in 1932 and bronze doors were added in 1935 and 1950.
Also known as the starting point of the Reformation in Switzerland in the 16th century, Grossmunster’s twin towers make it one of the most recognized landmarks in Zurich. Visitors can climb the nearly 200 stairs up the north tower for sweeping views of the city. The cloister features a museum about the Reformation and the annex to the cloister is home to the theological school of the University of Zurich.
Grossmunsterplatz, Zurich, Switzerland
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Zurich City Tour Experience
If you want to experience all of the outstanding things Zurich has to offer in a single sightseeing outing, this is the tour package for you. Experience the town on this unique city tour with detailed commentaries in one of eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.
The air-conditioned Panorama bus takes you on a 100-minute round trip to the sights of Switzerland’s largest city. The route leads across the famous Bahnhofstrasse and the banking center of the lake with a view of the snow-capped mountains, part of the old town with its magnificent guild houses and the churches St. Peter, Grossmünster and Fraumünster. You’ll see the university quarter and the residential area Zürichberg, the National Museum and the Kunsthaus. At the two most scenic viewpoints we will make a short photo stop.
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$40.20
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich
Take a chocolate walking tour of Zurich, and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectioners and chocolate producers. With a guide at your side, you’ll sample the signature Zurich sweet of Luxemburgerli, along with pralines and Champagne truffles. Learn about Swiss chocolate in the city, and check out some of the city’s landmarks such as the Grossmünster Church and Lindenhof.
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Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
Delve into Switzerland’s colorful past and discover top Zurich attractions on this Zurich walking tour. Follow your guide along the beautiful Bahnhofstrasse, where locals mingle in bustling boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Head towards Lindenhof, and discover local landmarks including the City Hall and St. Peter's Church. Stroll the winding alleys of Niederdorf in the Old Town, home to the attractive churches of Fraumünster and Grossmünster.
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The Photogenic Side of Zurich with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Come with me to discover the city of Zurich through your camera lens!
Join me on this city walk for the unique opportunity of experiencing the city from an insider’s point of view and taking stunning pictures of it at the same time!
Our walk will take us from the Münster to Freitag Shop. While using your camera to capture the beauty of Zurich, you will also come across local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you.
Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Zurich and all the unique beauty it has to offer!
Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures!
You will be able to discover another facette of Zurich during this Experience, so what are you waiting for?!
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$73.76
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Private Tour: Central Zurich and Surroundings Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk
Zip around Zurich on-board an eco-friendly electric Tuk Tuk on this memorable 1.5-hour tour. Accompanied by a private guide, drive around the historic Old Town, stopping to admire the Grossmünster and Fraumünster, peek into the Im Viadukt indoor market and pose for photos by Lake Zurich. Then, glide along the Limmatquai and venture off the tourist trail for a glimpse of local life in the vibrant District 5.
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$74.91
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Shopping and History Tour of Zurich
Would you like to explores the stores and boutiques of Zurich with the added comfort of being driven from store to store? Would you like to combine the shopping experience with a leisurely tour of the city? Taxibike offers a tailor made service for every customer, whereby you choose the duration and shops that you would like to visit and we will provide the transport.
Our Taxibikes will pick you up from your hotel and take you direct to the shops of your choice. Meanwhile as you drive to the stores we can provide a tour of the city. There are so many interesting things to see in Zurich such as historical places and beautiful buildings.
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Zürich Historic District Tour
Zurich has a beautiful, historic old town. Many of the buildings are several hundred years old. In small, private groups, we, two local residents, will guide you for about two hours through winding alleys and cosy squares, right across the old town on both sides of the Limmat river. We will visit places where you can feel the rich history of the city and which can only be reached via special access.
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2-hour Private Guided Zurich Downtown Tour
Stroll around Zurich with your own private guide who shares informative commentary during your 2-hour walking tour. Discover the many sides of Switzerland's cultural and financial capital on your customizable tour, with stops at Paradeplatz, Fraumünster Church, Thermengasse, St Peter’s Church, Grossmünster and historical guild houses. Soak in the beauty of Lindenhof and pass the house where Lenin once lived, among other highlights in this dynamic Swiss city.
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$224.59
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Zürich City Center Private Tour
Discover top Zurich attractions and hidden gems off the beaten track on this private 4-hour Zurich city tour. Follow a private guide through the bustling streets of Zurich and enjoy the freedom to customize your tour to hit the highlights you most want to see. Perhaps take in landmarks such as the Zurich Opera House, the churches of Grossmünster or Fraumünster, or the Swiss National Museum. Wander along the pretty Bahnhofstrasse and enjoy fine views over the Limmat River. Along the way, travel by bus, cable car, riverboat or tram.
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$182.09
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$182.09
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Discover Zurich from the air with a local pilot
Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Zurich in the most unique way... from a private plane!
You’ll see stunning views of Zürichsee,Grossmünster... and many more for you to find out with your very own pilot!
Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation.
So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around.
++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective!
The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!
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$221.77
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Best of Zurich in 60min - a discovery Walk with a Local
This experience is provided by a private local.
You only have an hour to fall in love with Zurich? Challenge accepted!
Discover Zurich during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle and the modern transformation of the city.
We will meet at city hall and will go on our stroll from there :-)
Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local.
Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Zurich special!
This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit.
This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or someone that wants to rediscover it!
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$56.47
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1 Hour Private Walk of Zurich
This experience is offered by a private local.
You only have an hour to fall in love with Zurich? Challenge accepted!
Discover Zurich during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city.
We will meet at the city hall and go on our stroll from there :-)
Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local.
Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Zurich special!
This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit.
This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!
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$56.47
City Walk with funicular ride and boat trip to China Garden
This experience is offered by a private local.
Want to get to know the city with a local and be able to know it like the back of your hand in only one afternoon? That is possible!
You will get to see the city and you will be able to discover it through the eyes of a local. By taking the tram, boat and cable car you will know how to get from A to B and even get some insider tips on how to be even faster than the Zürcher!
It is not only going to be a practical experience, you will get to know more about the history, local lifestyle and modern transformation if the city of Zurich.
This Experience will help you make the best out of your stay in Zurich!
This experience will be a public one in a group size that does not exceed 8 people so that you can really ask all your questions and get the best out of this Experience.
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8-Day Private Guided Tour of Switzerland
Enjoy and relax during this unforgettable private minivan tour to the best Swiss cities, castles and marvellous mountain landscapes. Customize the tour by duration, destinations to visit or program schedule. Good hotels by rating and location, qualified guides, experienced drivers and 24/7 support from our managers. No worries on parking, routing, timing, road penalties - our professional drivers and experienced guides will grant you best conditions to enjoy the tour.
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$1,598.20
Price varies by group size
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$1,598.20
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Highlights of Zürich Old Town Walking Tour
Planning a trip to Switzerland? Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour in Zürich? What about visiting the Highlights of Zürich Old Town? Zürich Old Town offers you the chance to discover an interesting collection of sights: iconic architecture, stunning views, parks and gardens, and churches.
Wha’s included in the Highlights of Zürich Old Town Walking Tour? You will have the chance to discover the main Zürich’s sights: Paradeplatz, Bürkliplatz Market, Fraumünster Church, and the Town Hall are included stops on the tour.
Get ready to experience Switzerland from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Zürich.
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$634.08
per group
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$634.08
per group
Zurich & Rhine Falls: Private Day Experience with a Local
This experience is provided by a private local.
Do you want to discover Zurich and the stunning Rhine Falls without being amid a herd of tourists? Then look no more and join a Local for an exclusive Experience around Zurich!
To get you jump started, we will start the day with an orientation walk around Zurich which will offer you the chance to get to see and learn about some of the most famous places of the town, but also the Local’s favourite places. As the stroll will probably have gotten you hungry, we will have an exquisite typical culinary Experience before heading to the Rhine Falls where you will have the opportunity to sail around the dazzling waterfalls!
Upon arrival back in Zurich you will have the opportunity to either enjoy a cup of tea & a snack or go for a drink in a bar frequented by Zurich locals to top off this discovery day.
Make sure you have your camera ready for some worthy pictures and come curious, I will give my best to answer all of your questions!
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$459.83
Price varies by group size
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$459.83
Price varies by group size
Outdoor city escape game with guiding - Zurich
Our city tour is unique because we provide a self guided tour through playing an outdoor escape game.
The players use the app , so the only thing they need is a smartphone.
Also mood for playing, walking and solving riddles!
The tour supports English, Deutsch
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$49.56
per group
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$49.56
per group
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Historical Zürich: An audio tour through the city of a thousand fountains
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
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$9.99
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$9.99
Zurich Christmas Holiday Tour on Bahnhofstrasse and Christmas Markets
Experience Zurich at the most magical time of year on a guided tour of the festive lights and Christmas decorations of the holiday season.
Look at the amazing shop window displays when strolling through the Bahnhofstrasse. Try a hot punch or a mulled wine. Maybe you eat also a raclette or a fondue during your visit to one of the Christmas Markets. Your guide will take you around and tell you also some history of Zurich.
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$354.61
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$354.61
FAQ’s
What are Grossmünster Church hours of operation?
Grossmünster Church hours of operation: Mar - Oct: Open Mon -Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 pm., Sunday after the church service.
Nov - Feb: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday after the service. The tower closes an hour before the church.. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Should I book Grossmünster Church tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Grossmünster Church can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 19 Grossmünster Church tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Grossmünster Church 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Grossmünster Church costs USD 9.99. Guided Grossmünster Church tours start around USD 9.99 per person. See all 19 Grossmünster Church tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Grossmünster Church?
The best ways to experience Grossmünster Church are:
- Zurich City Tour Experience
- Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich
- Zurich Old Town Walking Tour
- The Photogenic Side of Zurich with a Local
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