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The Dark side of Zurich: a different walking tour

By Switzerland Viva Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 251 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Uncover Zürich’s secrets beyond the postcard-perfect façades on this atmospheric walking tour into the city’s hidden past. Step into centuries of fire, plague, witch hunts, betrayal, and moral conflict as you explore the darker side of Swiss history.

From the Great Fire of 1218 and the Black Death at St. Peter’s Church to the executioner’s house, witch trials, and Zwingli’s Reformation, each stop reveals gripping tales of tragedy and fear. Wander quiet alleys that once echoed with cries of the condemned, hear legends of ghosts in Niederdorf, and discover how Zürich’s Paradeplatz hides a legacy of secrecy, intrigue, and lost treasures.

Led by a passionate storyteller, this tour blends history, mystery, and emotion — perfect for travelers seeking a different side of Zürich.

Highlights:

  • Visit the Old Town’s most mysterious historic sites
  • Hear tales of witches, ghosts, and intrigue
  • See how Zürich evolved from medieval town to financial hub — and the shadows that came with it

Activity location

  • Werdmühleplatz
    • Werdmühleplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Werdmühleplatz
    • 3 Werdmühleplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Accommodation Pick up included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 1,385.34 x 1 AdultRM 1,385.34
Total
Price is RM 1,385.34
Until Sat, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hear tales of witches, ghosts, and political intrigue
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Commentary in English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the Old Town’s most mysterious and historic sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Werdmühleplatz
  • 10m
Introduction and Zurich Disaster's
Lindenhof Hill
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Standing on the Lindenhof hill, you are at the birthplace of Zürich. This peaceful terrace overlooking the Limmat was once a Roman fortress, later a medieval stronghold, and today a beloved park where locals play chess and enjoy the view.
St. Peter's Church
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
You’ve now reached St. Peter’s Church, one of the oldest sacred sites in Zürich — its foundations date back to the 9th century, and the church tower has watched over the city for more than 800 years.
Grossmunster
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
You now stand before the Grossmünster, Zürich’s most iconic church, where the Reformation in Switzerland was born. Near its entrance stands the bronze statue of Ulrich Zwingli — sword in one hand, Bible in the other — a symbol of both faith and fire.
Hans Waldmann Statue
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Waldmann’s rise represents Zürich at its apex: a city of commerce, guilds, and ambitious politics, where talent could propel a man from obscurity to the city’s highest office.
Fraumunster Church
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
This square was once a hub of medieval power, and it also witnessed some of Zürich’s darkest social episodes — namely the persecution of those accused of witchcraft.
Paradeplatz
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The elegant streets and grand façades hide a city that, during WWII, became a crossroads for spies, secret deals, and morally ambiguous financial operations.

Location

Activity location

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    Werdmühleplatz
    • Werdmühleplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Werdmühleplatz
    • 3 Werdmühleplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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