À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich
Appreciating Switzerland’s watchmaking history can be tricky for visitors to Zurich. Meet real watchmakers at a private Maurice de Mauriac workshop and listen as they share insights into the craft’s history and technique. Then, take the opportunity to try your own hand at the precise craft under the supervision of a professional and pose for memorable snaps while dressed in the traditional smock and magnifying glasses.
Highlights
- ✓Visit an authentic watchmaker’s atelier in Zurich
- ✓Learn about the craft’s history and techniques from professionals
- ✓Gain hands-on experience assembling a mechanical watch
- ✓Pose for pictures while dressed as a traditional watchmaker
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience starts right at our Atelier in the middle of Zurich. We, the Dreifuss Family warmly welcome you at our very unique Atelier. Firstly, we will tell you the interesting history of the Maurice de Mauriac brand adventure, explaining you everything from the beginning. We give you insights on how we work and how we produce the very own style of watches. This is followed by us giving you an introduction into the Swiss Watch Industry to learn how it all started. (15 - 30minutes) Then the main part of the attraction starts as you will sit down with our well-educated watchmaker, who shows you in detail how a mechanical watch works. Next, it`s YOUR turn to assemble parts of the watch. You will wear an original watchmaker dress and a magnifying watch glass to do so while our watchmaker is overviewing the process. Photos are allowed to be taken throughout the whole time. In the end, you all receive a gift to remember this exclusive watch workshop.
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Beverages
- ✓Tea and coffee
What's not included
- ✓The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
À Maurice Watch Workshop in Zurich
Appreciating Switzerland’s watchmaking history can be tricky for visitors to Zurich. Meet real watchmakers at a private Maurice de Mauriac workshop and listen as they share insights into the craft’s history and technique. Then, take the opportunity to try your own hand at the precise craft under the supervision of a professional and pose for memorable snaps while dressed in the traditional smock and magnifying glasses.
Highlights
- ✓Visit an authentic watchmaker’s atelier in Zurich
- ✓Learn about the craft’s history and techniques from professionals
- ✓Gain hands-on experience assembling a mechanical watch
- ✓Pose for pictures while dressed as a traditional watchmaker
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience starts right at our Atelier in the middle of Zurich. We, the Dreifuss Family warmly welcome you at our very unique Atelier. Firstly, we will tell you the interesting history of the Maurice de Mauriac brand adventure, explaining you everything from the beginning. We give you insights on how we work and how we produce the very own style of watches. This is followed by us giving you an introduction into the Swiss Watch Industry to learn how it all started. (15 - 30minutes) Then the main part of the attraction starts as you will sit down with our well-educated watchmaker, who shows you in detail how a mechanical watch works. Next, it`s YOUR turn to assemble parts of the watch. You will wear an original watchmaker dress and a magnifying watch glass to do so while our watchmaker is overviewing the process. Photos are allowed to be taken throughout the whole time. In the end, you all receive a gift to remember this exclusive watch workshop.
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Beverages
- ✓Tea and coffee
What's not included
- ✓The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.