Walking Tours
There are a number of marked trails in the hills surrounding the city that are ideal for strolling or jogging. The promenade along the lakeside is popular with locals and tourists alike. Zurich Tourism (tel: (044) 215 4000; website: www.zuerich.com) organises two-hour tours of the Old Town. Tours usually depart from in front of the tourist information office at the central train station.

Bus Tours
Zurich Tourism (see above) is the best source for a variety of bus tours of the city. Tours last two to two and a half hours and many involve a detour into the countryside. Some also include a cablecar or boat trip. Bus tours depart either from in front of the tourist information office or from Zurich-Sihlquai station.

Boat Tours
Cruises are offered on Lake Zurich by Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, Mythenquai 333 (tel: (044) 487 1333; website: www.zsg.ch), departing from Bürkliplatz from April to October. Costs vary depending on the length of the cruise and the cost for cruises with drinks and/or food can climb. Reservations are only necessary for those planning to dine onboard.

Trolley Tours
Two-hour classic trolley tours in old decorated vehicles, which include headphone commentary in eight languages, operate all year round. The tour departs from Zurich-Sihlquai station. You can preboook via the tourist office and several travel agencies.