Zurich to Rhine Falls Tours: Cascading Beauty Awaits

A fortress perched on a cascade: visit a 1000-year-old castle whose identity is intricately tied to Europe’s most awe-inspiring waterfall.

• Day out from Zürich with round-trip coach transfers, a multilingual live guide, and time to explore at the Laufen Castle and Rhine Falls at your own pace.
• You'll get a multilingual professional guide, panoramic views from glass lifts and trails, entry to the Laufen castle and its Historama exhibition. In summer, upgrade to a thrilling boat ride to the base of the falls.
• Rhine Falls: Witness Europe’s most powerful waterfall as 700,000 litres of water per second cascade over a 150-meter-wide cliff. Walk the Belvedere panoramic trail, ride the glass lift for sweeping views, or choose an optional boat ride into the basin for an unforgettable close-up.
• Laufen Castle & Historama: Step inside this 1,000-year-old fortress overlooking the falls. Explore the Historama exhibition to uncover the castle’s rich past and its long-standing link to the Rhine.
• Return: Pass the picturesque town of Schaffhausen, crowned by the 16th-century Munot Fortress, before crossing briefly into Germany and returning to Zurich.

Inclusions #

• English-or Spanish-speaking guide

• Round trip transfers in an AC coach

• Guided tour of Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle

• Access to Historama exhibition at Laufen Castle

• Panoramic lift access at Rhine Falls

• Access to Belvedere vieiwng platform above Rhine Falls

Exclusions #

• Boat ride at Rhine Falls

• Food and drinks

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Valid photo ID

What's not allowed

• Pets
• Food and drinks

Additional information

• Bring your passport for the return journey from Rhine Falls via Germany back to Zurich.
• You can also avail the Rhine basin boat ride (Apr–Oct, subject to availability) available for CHF 12 per adult and CHF 8 per child, payable on the spot. It is not automatically included in this experience.

Tick off two unique adventures in one day: view Europe’s largest waterfall up close and wander the charming medieval lanes.

• Day out from central Zürich with comfortable coach transfers, an expert English-speaking guide, and a close-up view of the Rhine Falls.
• You’ll get guided commentary on board, round-trip coach transfers from central Zurich, a stunning view of the Rhine Falls, a visit to the old town of Stein am Rhein to explore at leisure.
• Rhine Falls: Behold Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Capture photos, enjoy free time to walk along the viewing platforms, or upgrade with a boat ride to the base of the falls.
• Stein am Rhein: Explore a beautifully preserved medieval old town with frescoed house facades, cobbled lanes, and riverside views. Stroll the central square, browse small local shops, and soak in the charming historic atmosphere.

Inclusions #

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach

• Entry to Laufen Castle

• Rhine Falls visit

• Visit the medieval town of Stein am Rhein

Exclusions #

• Boat ride at Rhine Falls

What's not allowed

• Pets
• Consumption of food and drinks inside the bus

Additional information

• Passport is not mandatory.
• A boat ride at the Rhine Falls is a personal expense and is not automatically included in this day trip.
• The optional boat ride is available from April to October, costs CHF 12 per adult and CHF 8 per child, must be paid on site in cash or by credit card, and is subject to availability.
• The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or strollers.