Photos: böhringer friedrich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Daniel Kraft, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: böhringer friedrich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Daniel Kraft, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Zurich West and Langstrasse nightlife
Your local guide
Selin Kaya
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Highlights
- Viaduct arches converted into bars and shops
- Frau Gerolds Garten, built from shipping containers
- Langstrasse, from red-light street to bar street
- Three bars picked out by a local
- Club tips for the rest of the night
About this tour
This session covers Zurich's nightlife district, from the converted brick arches of the Viaduct to Langstrasse, once known for its red-light bars. You see Frau Gerolds Garten, a rooftop and courtyard built from shipping containers, and three bars picked out along Langstrasse. It maps a route for an evening out rather than a daytime walk.
The guide checks sound at the Viaduct, then walks toward Langstrasse, explaining each venue and how the district's reputation has shifted over time. You can ask about specific bars, the area's history or where to go afterwards throughout the call. A short list of bars and club tips is sent on once the call ends.
This suits anyone planning a night out in Zurich who wants the district explained before choosing where to go. It also suits former visitors curious how Langstrasse has changed.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Zurich before heading out.
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The Viaduct arches 21 min
The camera moves along the old railway viaduct in Zurich West, its brick arches now converted into bars and small shops. The guide explains how the district shifted from industrial use to nightlife over the last two decades.
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Frau Gerolds Garten 21 min
At Frau Gerolds Garten the camera looks across a rooftop and courtyard built from shipping containers and reclaimed materials. The guide explains why this spot only really works in the summer months.
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Langstrasse 21 min
The camera finishes on Langstrasse, once known mainly for its red-light bars and now lined with a wider mix of venues. The guide points out three bars worth trying and explains how the street earned its reputation and then changed.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Zurich: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Luxemburgerli (small macarons) and Altstadt, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zurich time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Zurich, showing you Niederdorf and Grossmünster live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Is this suitable if I do not drink?
Yes. Say so when you book and the guide will focus on the atmosphere and venues rather than the drinks list.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Zurich live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Zurich time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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