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Zurich day 2
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Zurich Essential Highlights · Day 2

Zurich, Switzerland · Nature

Day 2 focuses on Nature with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Swiss National Museum, continue through curated stops, and close near Grossmünster. Plan includes about 96 minutes transit and 375 minutes on-location in Zurich.

10:00 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops96 min travel

Estimated day cost

CHF 36.63

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a nature focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 96 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: CHF 36.63

Stop 1

10:00 AM

to 12:00 PM

0m transfer
Swiss National Museum photo 1
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Swiss National Museum

Museum

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Zurich Essential Highlights stop in Zurich: explore Swiss National Museum as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

CHF 13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: Closed

Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Map
Ticket from CHF 13.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Zoo Zürich

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
Zoo Zürich photo 1
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Zoo Zürich

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Zurich Essential Highlights stop in Zurich: explore Zoo Zürich as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMLunch break fits here

Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland

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Transfer to Chinagarten Zürich

26 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 124 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

26m transfer
Chinagarten Zürich photo 1
Open place
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Chinagarten Zürich

Nature

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Zurich Essential Highlights stop in Zurich: explore Chinagarten Zürich as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 1.1

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bellerivestrasse 138, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

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Transfer to Grossmünster

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Short break · 55 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
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Grossmünster

Heritage

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Zurich Essential Highlights stop in Zurich: explore Grossmünster as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CHF 7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsDinner break fits here

Zwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Zum Königstuhl - Schweizer Restaurant in Zürich Niederdorf

Food

Stüssihofstatt 3, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Zurich.

Restaurant details Show on mapHow to reach

Dinner

Haus Hiltl

Food

Sihlstrasse 28, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Zurich.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Zurich. Eat where locals queue.

Zurich local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from CHF 9.9

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Zurich

Flight · CHF 286Rail (regional) · CHF 33Car · CHF 27.5Airport transfer · CHF 6.6

Where to stay

Central Zurich · from CHF 99/night

A central base near Swiss National Museum keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.

Rent a car · CHF 27.5/day

Guides & tours

Zurich walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round tripCHF 1,144
Hotel · 1 room × 1 nightCHF 99
Local transportCHF 17.16
FoodCHF 36.96
Entry ticketsCHF 92.4
Guided tours (optional)CHF 46.2
Car rentalCHF 66
Total for 2 travelersCHF 1,455.52 – CHF 2,375.03
Per personCHF 727.76 – CHF 1,187.52

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.