From Zurich: Europe's Largest Falls and Medieval Village by Train
About This Experience
Start at Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, with a boat ride (Mar–Oct) or panoramic viewing platforms (Nov–Feb).
Continue to Schaffhausen, a charming medieval town, where you’ll enjoy a guided walk followed by free time to have lunch or explore at your own pace.
- Small group experience with local guide
- Travel by train like a local — scenic, stress-free, no traffic
- Rhine Falls with boat ride (Mar–Oct) or viewpoints (Nov–Feb)
- Schaffhausen guided visit with free time
Tour Itinerary
1 hour
Your adventure begins as we meet you at Zurich main train station, where we’ll set off together by train. From there, we’ll head straight to the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can take in the breathtaking views and feel the power of the cascading water up close.
1 hour
At the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, your experience varies by season. From March to October, a short boat tour is included, taking you right up close to the powerful cascades for an unforgettable, immersive view of the falls. From November to February, the visit focuses on the panoramic viewing platforms, where you can admire the falls from different perspectives. In both cases, all tickets are included.
2 hours
Your Schaffhausen experience begins with a guided walking tour of approximately 1.5 hours, where you’ll discover the charm of the historic old town, its medieval streets, and unique architectural details. After the guided portion, you’ll enjoy around 2 hours of free time to relax, have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and stroll through the town at your own pace before continuing your journey.
1 hour
After an unforgettable half-day of sightseeing, we travel back to Zurich by train. Sit back and relax as we make the journey together, with a convenient arrival at Zurich main train station, where your experience comes to a close.
What's Included
Included
- Rhine Falls Boat tour (from March to October) & Panoramic platform ticket (from November to February
- Guided tour in Schaffhausen
- Local Guide
- Train tickets 2nd class
Not Included
- Drinks & Food
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Your guide will meet you at Zurich HB (main train station), in front of the Burger King /Il Baretto located inside the station near Gate 18/16. If you have any difficulties finding the meeting point, please call us.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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