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Zurich day 2
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Zurich Family Discovery Route · Day 2

Zurich, Switzerland · Attraction

Day 2 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Aussichtsturm Uetliberg, continue through curated stops, and close near Zoo Zürich. Plan includes about 70 minutes transit and 150 minutes on-location in Zurich.

8:30 AM - 8:30 PM3 stops70 min travel

Estimated day cost

CHF 34.1

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

3 planned stops with a attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 70 minutes of total transit through the day.
dinner and lunch can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

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

Estimated day cost: CHF 34.1

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:00 AM

0m transfer
Aussichtsturm Uetliberg photo 1
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Aussichtsturm Uetliberg

Attraction

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route stop in Zurich: explore Aussichtsturm Uetliberg as a attraction 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 7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: Open 24 hours

Gratstrasse, 8143 Zürich, Switzerland

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Ticket from CHF 7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Swiss National Museum

35 mins

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

Free afternoon · 385 min

Stop 2

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Swiss National Museum photo 1
Open place
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Swiss National Museum

Museum

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route stop in Zurich: explore Swiss National Museum as a museum 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 13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: Closed

Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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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.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

8:00 PM

to 8:30 PM

35m transfer
Zoo Zürich photo 1
Open place
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Zoo Zürich

Nature

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Zurich Family Discovery Route 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 30 minsMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMDinner break fits here

Zürichbergstrasse 221, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

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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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.

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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 Aussichtsturm Uetliberg keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

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 11.44
FoodCHF 36.96
Entry ticketsCHF 88
Guided tours (optional)CHF 44
Total for 2 travelersCHF 1,379.4 – CHF 2,251.04
Per personCHF 689.7 – CHF 1,125.52

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.