History of Money in Zurich Tour

Take an engaging guided tour of Zurich to explore the city’s long-standing relationship with money, brought to life through fascinating stories and surprising insights. What role did the silk industry play in the rise of banking? What influence did the railway pioneer Alfred Escher have? Who were Zurich’s earliest moneylenders? What coins were used for trade in Zurich in the past? These and many other intriguing questions are answered on this guided tour, which sheds light on the city’s rich economic history.