Places to explore in Zurich in 1 afternoon

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    19 July 2018 at 8:46:31 #817343

    Hi,

    We will be arriving Zurich on 6 August 2018 by 13:30. We have planned Zurich city tour for next day. Could you please suggest what we can explore on 06 Aug itself? We are interested in cruise. Any chocolate factory can we visit on the same day?

    Thanks

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    19 July 2018 at 14:33:11 #891822

    Hi Deboshree and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    You would have time for a boat cruise yes. you can read more about cruises on Lake Zurich here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/boatlakezurich

    We also list a few other suggestions here for Zurich: https://www.myswissalp s.com/zurich/activitie s

    There is the Lindt/Sprüngli chocolate factory near Zurich: https://www.lindt.ch/e n/die-welt-von-lindt/live-chocolate-experiences/chocolater ia/

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    24 July 2018 at 8:11:18 #891823

    Hi Lucas,

    Thanks for your valuable suggestion. Fixed my Zurich tour. Now need a few information for my next part of the trip. 8 August I will reaching to Lucerne and planning a visit to Mt. Pilatus. Done a little bit of research and thinking of taking the Golden Round Trip. Could you please suggest whether it is covered under Swiss Travel pass or not. If not, where to find the ticket charges for the same. I will be travelling with my 18 months old child. Is the trip pram friendly?

    Thanks in advance

    Deboshree

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    24 July 2018 at 16:14:18 #891824

    The Pilatus trip is 50% off with your Swiss Travel Pass. See here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/swisstravelpass/ validity

    The boat trip is free but the train and/or gondola to the mountain is 50% off. You can find all ticket prices using the Swiss railways timetable here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable (the first price you get is the 1/2 fare price so double it for the regular price).

    Is your baby stroller fold-able? That will save you a lot of trouble.

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    24 July 2018 at 22:09:16 #891825

    You could spend the afternoon taking a couple of tram rides around Zurich.

    There’s even a tram from the airport.

    You’ll see everyday people doing everyday things. And get the “feel” of everyday Zurich.

    And there’s plenty of cafes where you can stop off to enjoy a coffee and cake, etc. Especially if you’re in the suburbs away from the “standard” tourist (hack?) spots you’ll enjoy the experience.

    You could also include a short lake cruise in the itinerary.

    I might be a little different to most but I enjoy people watching and experiencing the cities I visit “with the locals” either on public transport or walking.

    Just a thought but whatever; enjoy your travels!

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