Day Trips

From Zurich: Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein

Full-day trip from central Zurich to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein with round-trip coach transfers.

Travel with an expert English-speaking guide offering onboard commentary.

Witness the majestic Rhine Falls, Europe's most powerful waterfall, that's 150m wide. Snap photos or take a boat ride.

Explore Stein am Rhein’s medieval old town, known for its colorful frescoed facades, cobbled lanes, and riverside views.

English-speaking guide

Round-trip transportation in coach with AC

Admission to Rhine Falls & Laufen Castle

Access to Historama exhibition at Laufen Castle

Access to Belvedere viewing platform above Rhine Falls

Guided village walk in Stein am Rhein

Heidi's house entry (optional)

Meals and drinks

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Personal expenses

Start point
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Terminal
55 min
50 km
1. Rhine Falls
Visit Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle, with admission included. Explore the Historama exhibition and head to the Belvedere viewing platform for panoramic views over the falls.
25 min
21 km
2. Stein am Rhein
1 hr
54 km
End point
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Terminal
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sharang D
Family
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Last week
Manjeetsingh S
Couple
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Jun 2024
Ticketing experience was very smooth The ride was good and the guide was also very kind and helpful. It was worth visiting the Rhine falls
Katharine B
Couple
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Jun 2024
Martin was very knowledgeable about Rhine Falls and general Zürich information.
Jimmie B
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Jun 2021
Loved the fact that the guide let us explore at our own pace. Stein Em was super fun to explore!
Trevor A
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May 2021
Went on a solo trip - the guide was really friendly and even helped me take photos!

What's not allowed

Pets

Consumption of food and drinks inside the bus

Additional information

A passport is not mandatory.

A boat ride at the Rhine Falls is a personal expense and is not automatically included in this day trip.

The optional boat ride is available from April to October, costs CHF 12 per adult and CHF 8 per child, must be paid on site in cash or by credit card, and is subject to availability.

The boat ride is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or strollers.

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