Private Tour: Rhine Falls Tour from Zurich

Journey through idyllic vineyards and farming villages to Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall. Travel by minivan from Zurich through northern Switzerland and see the 16th-century Munot Fortress in Schaffhausen before reaching Rhine Falls. Take an exhilarating boat ride (optional) to a large rock in the middle of the 75-foot (23-meter) falls. With hotel pickup and drop-off included and the option of concluding your tour at the Zurich Airport, this is a wonderful way to end your vacation or get a quick taste of Switzerland’s natural beauty when passing through.

Begin your private tour with morning or afternoon pickup from your centrally located Zurich hotel. Ride in a comfortable minivan through the Northern Switzerland countryside near the German border, passing through a famous wine-making region and seeing quaint traditional frame houses in the farming village of Marthalen.

Continue to Schaffhausen and delight in the town’s intricately painted houses with bay windows. View Munot Fortress, a majestic 16th-century castle set on a vineyard-covered hill.

Arrive at Rhine Falls, Europe’s biggest waterfall and spend one full hour marveling at this natural wonder. Take a thrilling optional boat ride to a large rock in the middle of these dramatic falls for a closer look. Being able to get so close to these 75-foot (23-meter) falls allows you to really feel their power and force.

Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the sights you pass. A private tour is a much more laid-back, personal experience than a big bus tour, so feel free to ask as many questions as you like and get your fill of photos.

Pass through Germany briefly on your way back to Zurich. Disembark at Zurich Airport if you wish or continue on to your hotel.

• Transport in air-conditioned minivan or minibus
• Driver/guide
• Boat ride (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks