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Home/Destinations/Zurich/Zürich in 1 day
1 day · Zurich itinerary

Zürich in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Zürich? You can see the old town, lake and chocolate. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Zürich — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old town & Grossmünster
  2. 2Bahnhofstrasse
  3. 3Lake cruise
  4. 4Lindt chocolate

Morning: the old town

Walk Niederdorf, the churches and Bahnhofstrasse.

Midday: a lake cruise

Cruise Lake Zürich and ride a cable car.

Afternoon: chocolate

Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zurich — prices per person.

LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour
Zurich
LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(12)·4–5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
Zurich
Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
5.0(17)·11 hours
from$430/ person
via Viator
Zurich: Private Day Trip to Lucerne and Interlaken
Zurich
Zurich: Private Day Trip to Lucerne and Interlaken
5.0(18)·8–9 hours
from$345/ person
via Viator
Original Zürich Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Zurich
Original Zürich Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0(10)·2 hours
from$6/ person
via Viator
Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein
Zurich
Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein
5.0(15)·8h 30min
from$896/ person
via Viator
Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich
Zurich
Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich
5.0(131)·2 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Discover Lauterbrunnen with CHEESE & CHOCOLATE
Lauterbrunnen
Discover Lauterbrunnen with CHEESE & CHOCOLATE
5.0(13)·3 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator
Private Swiss Alps Tour Lauterbrunnen, Villages, lakes Waterfalls
Zurich
Private Swiss Alps Tour Lauterbrunnen, Villages, lakes Waterfalls
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$886/ person
via Viator

Zürich in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Zürich in one day?
Yes — you can explore the old town, churches and Bahnhofstrasse, take a lake cruise and cable car, and visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate in a day, as the centre is compact and lakeside.
What is the best one-day Zürich tour?
A combined old-town walk, lake cruise and cable-car tour, with the Lindt Home of Chocolate, is the most rewarding way to see Zürich in a day.
How much does one day in Zürich cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a walking-cruise tour and the Lindt chocolate experience — Zürich is pricey, with the old town and lakeside free to enjoy.

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