8 Days in Zurich: A Journey of Delights

Rohit Bhakta

7 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant city of Zurich. Discover hidden gems, indulge in culinary delights, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history. Get ready for 8 days of excitement, beauty, and endless exploration.

Trip to Zurich

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Delights of the City

$132

$ 20

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

8 - 10 min

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Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

13 - 20 min

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Open when air temperatures are low, this ice skating rink is outdoors & often has a Christmas tree.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Enduring parish featuring Romanesque & Gothic architecture & a large church clock.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 2From History to Nature

$78

$ 50

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$58

8 - 10 min

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Showcase of aviation history with more than 40 aircraft on display, plus interpretive information.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

23 - 28 min

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University-run city garden with 3 tropical glass domes & a pond, plus guided tours & botany courses.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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19th-century botanical garden with octagonal palm house & medicinal plant collection.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Tree-lined regenerated park flanked by the city's two rivers, with an art deco gazebo for concerts.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Modern, unique park enclosed by a 17-m-high steel-framed trellis covered with climbing plants.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Museums and Illusions

$117

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$62

5 - 8 min

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Landscaped nature area with a lake & meadows, plus sculptures by Swiss artists & outdoor grill pits.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Riverfront swimming facility with a diving platform, volleyball & sun terraces near snacks & drinks.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Colorful rooms for taking wacky selfies, plus trick-of-the-eye versions of famous artworks.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Art, Architecture, and Opera

$169

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Elegant church with a delicate, copper-topped spire, a crypt museum & stained glass by Marc Chagall.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Decorative performance venue, opened in 1891, for classic & contemporary opera & ballet, plus tours.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Gardens, Beaches, and FIFA

$122

$ 30

In Zürich sind viele der Meinung, die beste Pizza gibt es im Miracle. Hauchdünne Pizza mit knusperigem Boden und einem frischen exzellenten Belag. Ebenso ein absolutes Muss unsere hausgemachte Pasta und das Kalbscordonbleu, welches nicht mehr wegzudenken ist...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

5 - 8 min

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Tranquil lakeside garden featuring Chinese-style pavilions, bridges & landscaping around a pond.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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A contemporary theater, arts & concert venue in a renovated red brick factory building.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Sandy swimming beach at Lake Zurich with diving boards, lawns, BBQs & a restaurant.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Modern museum featuring 1,000+ exhibits on football, with a sports bar, eateries & a library.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$45

7 - 9 min

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Landmark steel-truss tower with an open observation platform & panoramic views of Zurich & the Alps.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Wildlife and Chocolate

$102

$ 40

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

8 - 10 min

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Picturesque wilderness park with forest trails, BBQ facilities, a cafe & a wildlife area.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

16 - 20 min

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A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Popular waterfront park featuring a swimming area, play equipment & restaurants in a lush setting.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Greenhouses & outdoor gardens containing a wide variety of colorful & unique succulent plants.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 7Sushi, Parks, and Lake Views

$63

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

11 - 16 min

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Non-European artworks displayed within a 19th-century villa & landmark modern extension.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Landscaped 19th-century park featuring rare coniferous trees, lawns, villas & playgrounds.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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A hot spot in the summer, this picturesque, large lake features boating, swimming & mountain views.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Mountains, Arboretum, and Relaxation

$69

$ 20

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$56

5 - 6 min

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Small mountain with hiking trails to panoramas over Zürich, its lake & the Alps on clear days.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Tranquil lakeside park & botanical garden with picnic & swimming areas amid diverse tree species.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Simple outside bar with wood decking at lakeside resort, open in summer, serving BBQs & light bites.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1028 In total

Activities & Food:$851

Transport:$177