Kehrseite Association
The “Kehrseite Winterthur” association highlights what other city tours rarely touch upon. Instead of focusing on beautiful architecture and famous figures, they devote their attention to the forgotten, the marginalized, and the dark underbelly of our city.
- Shady Dealings – Winterthur and the Colonial Trade
(Description and link to the public tour) - Wars, Crises, and Riots—Winterthur in Turbulent Times
(Description and link to the public guided tour) - Racism in Winterthur – Past and Present
(Description and link to the public tour) - Cops and Robbers – On the Trail of Crime
(Description and link to the public tour)
Note: Kehrseite Winterthur is an independent association of historians. Due to high demand, we are not always able to accommodate all requests. Binding tour dates are scheduled no earlier than three months in advance.
Private group tours
| Dates | Free choice of dates throughout the year (binding tour dates are arranged at least three months in advance) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Recommended 1.5 or 2 hours |
| Participants | 1-25 persons |
| Start/End | By arrangement |
| Language | German |
| Prices | Starting at CHF 300 (varies depending on the tour) |
Public tours
| Dates | March–September Winterthur.com/citytouragenda |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Starting point | Tourist Information at Winterthur main station |
| Language | German |
| Prices | CHF 25, The special guided tour "Racism in Winterthur" is offered on a "pay what you can" basis |
Book a private city tour
You can book all city tours privately as a company, club, school or family - on your desired date and, depending on the offer, with a flexible meeting and end point.
You can register at any time using the online form below. Frequently asked questions with answers can be found here. We will also be happy to advise you personally on your selection and booking during office hours.
Why book?
1. perfect combination: "Infotainment"
A city tour offers a special mix of information and entertainment. Like an exciting documentary on television, only you are there live with us. Some offers also include culinary delights, such as the "Stroll and taste" tour.
2. inexpensive for individuals and groups of all kinds
Whether for guests, newcomers or long-time residents: the city tours are suitable for everyone and for groups of all kinds. Companies and clubs particularly like the offer. But the tours are also booked for birthdays and other private celebrations. Because they fit every budget.
Tariffs House of Winterthur
Per group with a maximum of 20 people:
- Up to 1.5 hours CHF 260
- CHF 40 for each additional half hour
Bei Spezialführungen mit Kulinarik fallen zusätzliche Kosten an. Bei kurzfristigen Buchungen (<48 Std.) wird ein Expresszuschlag von CHF 50 verrechnet.
Tariffs Association downside
Per group with a maximum of 25 people:
- Up to 1.5 hours CHF 300
- CHF 50 for each additional half hour
- The special tour "Racism in Winterthur" is offered on a "pay what you can" basis (suggested price: CHF 400 for 1.5 hours and CHF 450 for 2 hours)
3. 100% customer satisfaction
Responding to our customers is our great strength. In recent years, participants have rated us exclusively as "very good" or "good" in this respect.