Zurich has numerous attractions that can be seen in just a few hours’ visit. We have chosen the most popular tours, which are related to cultural heritage, archaeology and nature:

• Old town walking tour:
  Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner and many other famous personalities lived in Zurich and enjoyed walks and views of the lakeside and 2 rivers of Sihl and Limmat. In this two-hour walk through the old town, we go searching for clues to the city’s past in its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares.
  
  
• Reformation in Zurich:
  1519 – the year that changed Zurich. Ulrich Zwingli became lay priest at Zurich’s Grossmünster church, putting Zurich at the heart of the Reformation. He also paved the way for a social welfare system, the core of which remains unchanged to this day. In this tour we stroll past the majestic facades of the most important churches in downtown Zurich, visit commemorative plaques and monuments, and discuss the key stages in the work of reformer Ulrich Zwingli.
  
  
• Zurich’s coffee houses:
  Travellers to the orient brought coffee to Europe in the 17^th century. The new-found beverage was forbidden in Zurich until the 18^th century. 100 years later, numerous coffee houses flourish in the city by the Limmat and nurture an intellectual culture and lively atmosphere. In the beginning of the 20^th century Zurich is home to many European intellectuals and cultivates the reputation of a Paris-inspired metropolis. The guided city walk gives an insight into the development of Zurich’s colorful coffee house culture, from its origins until today.
  
  
• Water in Zurich tour:
  Zurich’s cityscape is adorned with over 1200 public fountains – with fresh, crystal clear drinking water that everyone can enjoy for free. On this tour, you will learn the importance of the Sodbrunnen and Zisternenbrunnen fountains that date back to the Middle Ages and visit a selection of heavily symbolic fountains such as the Hercules Fountain and the Lindenhof Fountain, dedicated to the brave women of Zurich.
  
  
• Architecture tour:
  This walking tour takes around two hours and introduces architecture fans to significant buildings in Zurich’s inner city. Between the majestic State Museum and Sechseläuten square, you will be guided past monumental constructions like the main train station, both universities, as well as numerous guild houses and religious buildings.
  
  
• Botanical garden:
  The garden with the tropical houses presents around 7000 plant species. The 5.6 hectare garden was laid out in the 1970s and shows on the one hand recreated habitats as in the Mediterranean Garden and Alpinum. Thematically arranged are the kitchen garden and the medicinal plant garden. The pond with its various habitats and aquatic inhabitants attracts many visitors. The three domes of the show houses are striking. The view axes north-south and west-east, kept free by large trees, are special and give the garden size and space.