
Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages
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Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages is a 2-hour experience in Zurich, Switzerland, from $8 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
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- $8 per person
Somewhere in this old town, a printer served sausage during Lent and accidentally launched a revolution. A princess was offered a kingdom and chose a convent instead, then used it to rule the city for five centuries. And
What you get
About this experience
Somewhere in this old town, a printer served sausage during Lent and accidentally launched a revolution. A princess was offered a kingdom and chose a convent instead, then used it to rule the city for five centuries. And two saints were beheaded by the Romans, picked up their own heads, and walked away. This self guided audio tour takes you through seventeen stops across Zurich's old town, from Roman bathhouse ruins hidden beneath a toy shop to the financial square that was once a swine market. Stand on the hilltop where women in armor bluffed an army into retreat. See Chagall's stained glass at Fraumünster. Learn why Swiss clocks pause for exactly one second, and end with fondue rules, chocolate history, and the Luxemburgerli. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self guided tours. Download the app, follow the map at your own pace, and pause whenever you like. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's included
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
What you'll see and do
Discover why Swiss clocks pause for exactly one second and how a pastry named an entire railway line.
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Hedwig Fountain
Meet the armored woman who led Zurich's defense when the city's fighting men were away.
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Lindenhof Hill
Survey the city's oldest hilltop and spot two universities that produced 21 Nobel Prize winners
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Read the gravestone that preserves the very first written record of the name Zurich.
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St. Peter's Church
Look up at Europe's largest church clock face and learn why a watchman rang the bell every fifteen minutes.
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Peer through glass at Roman bathhouse ruins discovered beneath a toy shop nearly two thousand years later.
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Paradeplatz
Stand where a swine market became the headquarters of Swiss global banking.
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Fraumunster Church
Learn how a princess chose a convent over a kingdom and ruled Zurich for five centuries.
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Fraumunster Church
Admire five towering stained glass windows by Marc Chagall depicting biblical stories in radiant color.
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Hans Waldmann Statue
Face the bronze statue reminding politicians that Zurich once executed a mayor for raising taxes.
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Munsterbrucke
Cross a bridge designed by the Suez Canal engineer and spot a bathhouse turned barefoot bar.
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Hear the legend of two beheaded saints who picked up their heads and walked away.
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Grossmunster
Count your steps to the church where a sausage dinner launched the Swiss Reformation.
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Limmatquai
Walk past the former guild houses that governed Zurich before modern democracy replaced them.
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Step inside a building over the river where direct democracy gives every citizen a voice.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zurich
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Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourific
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zurich.
How much does Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages cost?
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Prices start at $8 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zurich usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zurich is not rushed.
Is Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zurich, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zurich can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zurich and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zurich Old Town Self Guided Tour of Saints and Sausages start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zurich within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zurich?
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On Outty we rank every Zurich experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates, Private, excellent guided tour of Zurich (from CHF 21/pers.), Zürich Historic District Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zurich?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zurich?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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