Zürich West & Immigration
Join our alternative walking tour through Zürich West.
We will explore this trendy neighbourhood, which was once an important industrial area and has now been transformed into a quarter full of contrasts. Alternative culture & art, nightclubs, cool food venues & urban gardens have moved into the former warehouses and factories.
There is a lot hidden underneath the surface of Zürich West!
A friendly warning! Our tour won't be a typical sightseeing experience : )
We will learn about the history of industrialisation in Switzerland and its connection to the history of immigration.
We will discuss the challenges undocumented migrants and asylum seekers face in Zürich today. And you will have a chance to meet with local community members, who are involved in different initiatives and projects that help people with migrant backgrounds to integrate.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Landesmuseum, Museumstrasse 2, Zurich 8001 Switzerland
Our guide meets you in front of the Landesmuseum. We will start with a short introduction to the topics of our alternative walking tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Platzspitz, next to the Swiss National Museum, Zurich 8000 Switzerland
Discover the hidden secrets of the Platzspitz park and explore the controversies of its past. Learn about the 90's heroin epidemic in Zürich.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sihlquai, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Stroll along the river Sihl and discover the favourite spots of locals. Learn about the non-profit initiatives that we support on our walk. Meet with local change-makers and get inspired from their work.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lowenbraukunst Zurich, Limmatstrasse 268&270, Zurich 8005 Switzerland
Explore the heart of Zürich West. Learn about the influential industrialists and their ties to Zürich's prosperity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Im Viadukt, Viaduktsrasse, Zurich 8005 Switzerland
Visit the hippest area of our city. Enjoy the urban flair mixed with cool bars, popular meeting places, shopping venues and cultural hotspots.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Geroldstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
End your adventure in a cool urban garden. Get treated by your guide with some local drinks & treats. Chat with your fellow travellers and say goodbye. : )
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Private Guide
- Drink
- Contributions to a local non-profit organization
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Public transport
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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