4.6(1.8k)
From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride
Zurich
From$139.09
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Free things to do in Zurich
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Zurich. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Zero cost, still worth booking.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Zurich, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Zurich
4.5(1.9k)From Zurich: Swiss Ski Experience in the Jungfrau Region
Zurich
From$350.87
4.4(1.2k)Half Day Tour of Zürich with Lindt Home Of Chocolate Visit & Sightseeing Cruise
Zurich
From$86.93
4.5(898)Day Trip From Zürich to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle
Zurich
From$63.75
4.5(825)From Zürich: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip
Zurich
From$126.12
4.4(835)From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip
Zurich
From$336.14
4.5(654)From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise
Zurich
From$200.58
4.6(566)Lindt Home of Chocolate: Entry Ticket
Zurich
From$19.70
4.1(1.2k)2-Hour Zürich Sightseeing Bus Tour
Zurich
From$39.41
4.1(996)Zürich Guided Tour with Cable Car & Sightseeing Cruise
Zurich
From$67.81
4.3(576)Full-Day Guided Tour of Bern from Zürich with Biscuit & Cheese Tasting
Zurich
From$208.64
4.1(776)From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg
Zurich
From$91.57
4.6(251)Swiss Half Fare Card: 50% Discount on Train, Bus & Boat Tickets for 1 Month
Zurich
From$180.82
4.1(481)From Zürich: Day Trip to Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein
Zurich
From$88.32
4.5(275)Swiss Travel Continuous Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
Zurich
From$306
4.6(199)Interrail Switzerland Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train
Zurich
From$212.91
4.2(231)Day Trip to Mount Titlis via Lucerne
Zurich
From$173.86
4.9(101)Jungfrau Unlimited Travel Pass: Choose 3 to 8 Days
Zurich
From$243.41
4.5(122)Evening Tour of Zürich with Gourmet Dinner & Cheese Fondue
Zurich
From$173.86
4.6(107)FIFA Museum: Entry Ticket
Zurich
From$30.14
4.4(38)Titlis Cableways
Zurich
From$132.14
4.2(13)The ZURICH Experience Tour
Zurich
From$39.41
4.8Berner Oberland Pass: Unlimited Travel across the entire Bernese Oberland
Zurich
From$289.77
5.0Rigi - Queen of the Mountains from Lucerne
Zurich
From$166.91
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Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.