Are you visiting Zurich for the first time and don't know exactly where to start? Or have you been there several times before but want to explore the city a bit more thoroughly? Then there's good news for you.

Zurich is very easy to explore on foot, as many interesting places are within walking distance of each other. But the city is big and has a lot to offer. You can't get everywhere in a short time on foot. Fortunately, Zurich has a very dense bus and streetcar network. However, with public transport you risk missing beautiful and hidden places.

That's why we're going to introduce you to nine special ways to get to know Zürich. It doesn't matter if you prefer a relaxing tuk-tuk ride or if you want to be more active. You can also whiz through the city on an e-scooter or learn interesting facts during a guided city tour. In Zurich, everything is possible.

You've probably seen them in many other cities. The environmentally friendly e-scooters are a real hit in Europe at the moment. There's a reason for that, of course. The electrically driven scooter is quiet and lets you discover the city without any effort. With up to 20 km/h you can reach the most beautiful corners of a city and its surroundings. It is a lot of fun and practical as a means of transportation.

In Zurich, you'll find international providers like Trier, Bolt and Lime. Simply download the app, register, and off you go. Most of the time you pay a small price to unlock it, and then a few centimes per kilometer. Some companies also offer daily, weekly or even monthly subscriptions.

To explore Zurich even better, you can also book an e-scooter tour. The guided tour lasts about 2 hours and takes you to the most beautiful corners of the city.

Practical Information: To ride e-scooters in Switzerland, you must be at least 14 years old. It is most suitable in spring and summer. When it rains, it can get slippery and is not recommended.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the somewhat speedy e-scooter, the Segway is a great option. On this self-balancing roller, you can glide through the vibrant city. Don’t worry, riding a Segway is not difficult at all. After a quick introduction and a bit of practice, you’ll be cruising through the streets of Zurich like a seasoned expert.

A guided Segway tour lasts about 2.5 hours. With an experienced guide, you can ride through the diverse neighborhoods of Switzerland's largest city, discovering charming little alleys, the Limmat River, and Lake Zurich along the way.

With a Segway, you can explore much more in a short amount of time than you could on foot.

Swiss Activities Offer:

• Segway Tour Zurich

Practical Information: To ride a Segway, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license. Similar to e-scooters, the best times to ride are in spring and summer. The tour will only take place in suitable weather.

The city of Zurich and its surroundings can also be discovered particularly well on two wheels. How about a short trip along the shores of Lake Zurich? By bike, even longer distances can be covered without any problems.

The various bike rental stations and bike sharing systems are practical. You can quickly and easily rent a temporary bike for a short trip.

At "Züri rollt" you can rent bikes for free for a deposit of 20 CHF. E-bikes are also available for 20 CHF. In this case, we advise you to reserve the e-bike in advance.

Züri Velo also has a large selection of bikes with Publibike. With the app, you can unlock one of the many rental bikes at the touch of a button and whiz through the city.

Zurich also offers interesting e-bike tours. Ride through the city with a guide without any effort. You are sure not to miss anything and discover the most beautiful corners of the city.

With an environmentally friendly, electronic tuk tuk you can experience the Asian street feeling in the middle of Zurich. You can either rent a tuk tuk on your own or join a tour. On the tour, your local driver is also your guide, who tells you exciting facts about the city. A tour lasts about an hour and takes you through the old town and the university district.

You can also combine your E-Tuk Tuk tour with a culinary activity. Fancy some real Swiss chocolate? Besides the classic sights, your guide will take you to three different chocolatiers to taste Swiss chocolate creations. Prefer something more savory? Then a tuk tuk tour with a delicious fondue or burger is just right for you.

_Practical Information: If you rent a tuk tuk yourself, you need a category B driving license. Depending on the vehicle, a tuk tuk has room for four to six adults

Experience Zurich from a whole new angle with a boat trip. The city beautifully wraps around the Lake Zurich, making it perfect for a relaxing boat ride. The Limmat River flows right through the city, offering a fantastic way to explore it from the water at your own pace.

The Zurich Lake Shipping Company provides leisurely boat trips on the lake and river cruises with the Limmat boat. Depending on your mood, you can choose between a mini (one-hour) cruise and a larger tour around the Upper Lake Zurich.

Of course, we can't forget the classic city tour. With a professional guide on the way, you'll discover the most beautiful corners of Zurich's historic Old Town on foot. The practical thing about a guided tour is that your guide can lead you through winding, hidden alleys. You will learn everything about the history and architecture of the vibrant metropolis and can ask as many questions as you like.

In Zurich, there are many different city tours to choose from. Would you like to get to know the old town? The trendy district of Zurich West? Or would you rather focus on the food? Zürich offers everything you can imagine.

Meanwhile, the trendy Free Walking Tours can be found all over the world. This is also the case in Zurich. A Free Walking Tour is a city tour that works on a tip basis. A local guide leads you through the city for 2-3 hours and at the end of the tour you decide how much it was worth to you. Of course you can also give nothing, since it is theoretically a free tour. But the guides live on the voluntary contributions and are happy about your support

In Zurich, the Free Walk company offers city tours on various topics. Be it a classic tour through the city center, a street art tour or a chocolate tour; here you will discover Zurich in a whole new way

Practical Information: No registration is necessary for the Free Walking Tours in Zurich. Just be at the right place at the right time and you're ready to go.

On the trail of the foxes you discover Zürich on your own in the form of a scavenger hunt. A Foxtrail is the perfect leisure experience for curious families and friends who want to discover a city in a playful way. The scavenger hunt requires team spirit and cleverness. Secret messages and tricky challenges get you from one station to the next

In Zurich you have eight different Foxtrails to choose from. Depending on the level of difficulty, you can choose the perfect trail for your group. As a rule, the scavenger hunt lasts between 2 and 4 hours. All you need are good shoes and a charged cell phone for each group

Practical Information: Foxtrails must be reserved in advance.

An Escape Game works just like an Escape Room, but outdoors. With your group, you’ll solve mysterious secrets right in the heart of Zurich. You’ll search for 3D objects that hold special clues in groups of 4 to 6 people. You have 2 hours to crack the mystery.

Similar to Foxtrail, this is a unique way to get to know the city. You’ll be led through various stations across the city, experiencing a more detailed storyline and a bit more adrenaline due to the time pressure.

Swiss Activities Offer:

• Escape Games Zurich

As you can see, there are numerous possibilities to discover Zurich. We wish you a lot of fun in the biggest city of Switzerland.