Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein: Half-Day Scenic Tour from Zurich

Experience the awe-inspiring Rhine Falls and explore the charming village of Stein am Rhein on this half-day tour from Zurich. Marvel at the largest waterfall in Europe and wander through the medieval streets of Stein am Rhein.

Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zurich - Sit back and relax on a comfortable coach while listening to your multilingual guide explaining about Switzerland’s interesting history and culture. The journey takes you along the Grand Tour of Switzerland through picturesque landscapes with gently rolling vineyards and charming farming villages close to the German border.
What's Included
  • Visit Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall
  • Explore the historic Laufen Castle and Historama
  • Enjoy a guided walk in the medieval village of Stein am Rhein
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach
  • Learn from a professional, multilingual guide
  • Support eco-friendly travel with our carbon-balanced tours
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional boat ride: CHF 10 per adult / CHF 5 per child (subject to availability, to be paid on site)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-hour excursion from Zurich to the splendid Rhine Falls and the charming village of Stein am Rhein. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll traverse northern Switzerland’s sprawling vineyards to reach the falls, which are the largest in Europe. Witness the thundering falls from the vantage point of Laufen Castle situated on a cliff, and, during…

Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Limmatstrasse
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shebeela_m
Apr 3, 2025
This trip was amazing. ... - This trip was amazing. Well organised. Our guide was really good . He allowed us to take another boat ride when we missed it with group . He waited for us. Explained very well . Highly recommend this trip . Nothing to say negative about this trip .
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Sightseer26040925458
Apr 2, 2025
Amazing small trip - Amazing views of lakes, meadows and villages. Stein em Rhine is something out of the world, frozen in time. Of course the massive falls
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Arun_b
Mar 31, 2025
The Rhine fall visit - The best part of this trip is the value for money in terms of visitng Rhine falls and also 16th century village which is extremely nostalgic. The entire trip is a mix of modernity and heritage. My only suggestion will be to include the cruise in Rhine river trip
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Kenc639
Mar 30, 2025
Worth the money - Our guide was very knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable and driven in a responsible manner. The entire trip was enjoyable
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Cindy_d
Mar 30, 2025
The falls were... - The falls were spectacular and our tour guide was incredibly informative and helpful. So many great memories and pictures from this excursion!
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Michael_a
Mar 24, 2025
Great tour! - Beautiful rural tour to the Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest falls and a small village. Lots of picturesque sights. coach was comfy, and the guide was informative and friendly.
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Hannahp0701
Mar 23, 2025
Absolutely stunning locations! - Rhine Falls is absolutely stunning, we were lucky enough to have a rainbow on constant show over the falls on the day we visited, which can be seen in pretty much every photo and video we took! Stein am Rhein is like a town from a fairytale, with beautiful painted fronts and tudor/medieval style wooden beam houses it is quite something to behold! The views out the window of the coach travelling from place to place were stunning, the information from the tour guide was great and the fact this is just half a day is useful for those who have a limited amount of time staying in Zurich as it gives you ample time to explore in the morning!
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Andre_g
Mar 23, 2025
Rhein Falls Excursion - Amazing experience and “must-do” if within the area. Great views and as close as you can get without a raft. Quite a few stairs but most should people should be fine so long as you take your time. Make sure to view the falls through the secluded cave walkway off the second landing…my personal favorite vantage point. Paired with the stop in Stein am Rhein (a very charming history lesson somehow still preserved through art and construction after 100s of years), it was a part of Switzerland all should see.
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Susan_l
Mar 19, 2025
Falls and historic village - It’s really good and our guide is very knowledgeable and know the history of the places we saw though the time is so pressed in the village
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Oksana_b
Mar 29, 2025
Good way to see more in a short time - The experience was exactly as described. Guide was nice and transportation effective. Comfortable couches. The Falls are a nice sigh. The little town was mostly closed so not sure how it would feel otherwise. Not sure if it is different suiting a different time of year.but not much to see or do there.
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