Zurich: Half-Day Private Tour to Rapperswil with Local Guide
ID: GYG1104590-1696176
Category:
Country: Liechtenstein
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Rapperswil, the “Town of Roses” on a private half-day tour from Zurich. Explore the old town, castle, rose garden and lakeside promenade with insights from your local guide.
Set out from Zurich to discover Rapperswil, a charming medieval town on Lake Zurich’s shore. Known as the “Town of Roses,” it offers a blend of history, scenic beauty and peaceful lakeside atmosphere.
Explore Rapperswil’s Old Town, filled with cobbled streets, lake views and the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle, home to the Polish Museum. Between May and October, the town’s famous rose gardens bloom with over 20,000 flowers, adding color and fragrance to your walk.
Stroll along the lakeside promenade, lined with gardens and cafés, or cross the historic wooden bridge to Hurden for calm views over Lake Zurich and the Alps.
✨ Optional Full-Day Upgrade: Continue to Walenstadt, a peaceful lakeside town on Lake Walensee and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, known for its castle and alpine views.
A perfect tour for travelers who enjoy history, scenery and a glimpse of authentic Swiss charm.
Highlights
- Explore the medieval charm of Rapperswil’s Old Town.
- Visit the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle with lake views.
- Enjoy seasonal blooms in the famous rose gardens.
- Stroll the scenic lakeside promenade along Lake Zurich.
- Walk the historic wooden bridge to Hurden (optional).
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private Guided Day Tour to the iconic places.
- Flexibility & personalization along the way.
- Professional photos taken throughout.
- Edited photos & short travel reel.
- Drone Videos
- Light local snack.
- Local insights and custom tips.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Private transportation during the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
