Zurich
Zurich for Children Tour
Where shops line the streets today, sewage once ran openly and justice was a public affair. This kids’ city tour lets families see Zurich in a new way.
- Zurich’s history told in an entertaining way
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Languages: German and English
- Explore the Old Town with knowledgeable, friendly guides
- Discover the once-notoriously smelly “Ehgraben”
- Book a private children’s birthday tour
Amid the rush of the city, unexpected windows into the past open up. Created especially for families, this city tour begins at the Guardian Angel sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle at Zurich Main Station and quickly shows kids that history is anything but dull. Through playful storytelling, they learn why Bahnhofstrasse was once known as “Froschgraben” and discover at a historic pillory how justice was once carried out in public.
Families then follow in the footsteps of the Romans, uncovering remains of a thermal bath that are still visible today. Guaranteed to spark wide eyes is the “Ehgraben,” where dirt and wastewater once flowed openly through the street, before modern sewer systems transformed everyday life. With lively, kid-friendly anecdotes, the past becomes tangible and families experience historic Zurich from surprising and fun perspectives.
Tip: The tour can also be booked privately, making it a memorable birthday experience for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Zürich TourismusIm Hauptbahnhof
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 215 40 00
info@zuerich.com
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