eTukTuk Zürich

eTukTuk Zürich offers a different way to see the city: from the open seat of an electric tuk-tuk, driven by a local guide. The company, eTukTuk Schweiz GmbH, has an infopoint on Predigerplatz in the Old Town and is in the process of rebranding as Zürich Tuktuk, with a new website under construction. Its vehicles are electric, and each one carries a small group.

The standard city tour, sold through Zürich Tourism, lasts 90 minutes and visits the most famous sights and squares of Zurich, with photo stops along the way. Each vehicle carries up to four passengers, so the tour is effectively private for your own group; larger parties of up to 16 can travel in several vehicles, and private tours for groups of nine or more are available on request, and commentary is in German or English. The route is adjusted during big events such as Sechseläuten, the Zurich Marathon, Züri-Fäscht and the Street Parade, when parts of the centre are closed to traffic. According to Zürich Tourism, the tour starts at Europaallee 8, near the main station.

Zürich Tourism also lists a rickshaw taxi experience and a city tour with a Swiss fondue experience among the related options. Beyond the classic tour, the company offers Food on Wheels, a combined food and city tour, and special tours designed around individual wishes. The vehicles can also be booked for events and transfers in Zurich and elsewhere in Switzerland, and as advertising space.

Prices are set per vehicle rather than per person, which makes the tour better value for groups of three or four than for a single traveller. Book in advance, especially in summer and at weekends, and check the start point on your booking confirmation. The office answers questions on weekdays during working hours, and bookings can also be made by email.

The tour suits families with children, older travellers who prefer not to walk long distances, and anyone short on time who wants to see a lot of the city in an hour and a half. Afterwards, the shops and restaurants of Europaallee are on the doorstep, and Langstrasse, which crosses Europaallee nearby, is close for an evening out.