Rhine Falls Half-Day Tour From Zurich, Optional Seasonal Boat

Start your Rhine Falls tour from central Zurich. Board your comfortable coach for a scenic drive past the rolling vineyards and charming villages of northern Switzerland alongside the border of Germany. Throughout the tour, hear informative commentary from your guide about the region's sights, history, and culture. Travel from Zurich directly to Laufen Castle (Schloss Laufen), perched on a forested cliff overlooking the Rhine Falls. Enjoy free time to take in the spectacular cascades, which are 450 feet (150 meters) wide and 75 feet (23 meters) tall, and capture memorable photos of Europe’s largest waterfall. Take advantage of unbeatable panoramas from the viewing platforms and opt for a summertime boat ride (April to October; optional and own expense) that delivers you to the middle of Rhine Falls, where you can admire their full glory. On the return drive to Zurich, pass through Schaffhausen, where you can see the distinctive circular Munot Fortress, which was built in the 16th century. The tour concludes at Sihlquai Bus Station, making it easy for onward travel.