15 Cheese and Chocolate Tastings in Switzerland to Book First

1.Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Bellevue to Paradeplatz with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Toni, Jolita, Ioanna, and Shaun connect Zurich’s churches, banking district, and old-town lanes with tastings of rösti, sausage, cheese, chocolate, wine, schnaps, and more.

“Shawn was an excellent guide and everyone in our group was very enjoyable. We got to sample traditional Zurich delicacies while exploring parts of the city on foot. The pace of food and drink was not overwhelming but we finished the tour fully satisfied. It was a great substitute for lunch and a lot of fun.”

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2.Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $305

This 10-hour Geneva day trip combines Maison Cailler chocolate tasting, Gruyère cheese and fondue, free time in the medieval village, and a GoldenPass train ride toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are known for clear instructions, humor, and local stories.

“Loved it, no shortage of chocolate or cheese! Excellent value for money. No other snacks needed along the way. Recommend doing the golden panoramic train very lovely views. Safe to leave items like coats on the bus. Not over booked so a good size group. Early start meaning almost guaranteed no line on arrival at both planned events, except when you look behind you 5 mins later! All the tours leave from the Geneva central bus station sp find that and then your operator, 2 mins walk from the main train / tram station. Long day but restaurants of all types within 200m on return with reasonable value. Our guide…”

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3.Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 224 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $102Best value

Travel from Zurich to Maestrani’s Chocolarium and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei, then spend time in Appenzell or St. Gallen. Your English-speaking driver handles the road and tickets, while you explore the exhibits independently, taste chocolate and cheese, and enjoy Swiss countryside views.

“Lovely easy day trip with three stops. The chocolate museum was nice - especially for kids. The cheese tour was interesting but not too much to see, mainly the cheese shop at the end. The drive to Appenzell was incredible, lovely scenery and the town is very picturesque. Our tour was on a Saturday and all the shops closed at 5pm, and we arrived around 4:30 so we didnt really have time to look around and shop, which was a shame, We would have liked another hour there, arriving earlier. The driver was very friendly and handed out bottles of water which was nice. Overall a lovely day.”

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4.Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $141

This 12-hour English-language day trip pairs Rhine Falls with Maestrani’s Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and free time in Appenzell. Driver-guides such as Tony, Alex, and Terri handle transport and practical help, while the main visits are self-guided. Plan for a long day and a return to Zurich between tour sections.

“It was an amazing day! Everything very well planned and carefully taken care off. Highly recommended.”

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5.Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Start at Marktplatz with a guide such as Gina or Jean, then walk Basel’s Old Town for Swiss pastry, cheese, chocolate, and seasonal market tastings. Expect about three hours, a maximum of 12 people, and a strong focus on food education rather than a full meal.

“Gina is an outstanding people person. Very knowledgeable and highly interactive. Enjoyed learning about her experience.”

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6.Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $198

Meet at Lucerne’s train station at 1 p.m. for a small-group walk with five chocolate samples, three Alpine cheeses, Swiss wine, Chapel Bridge, the water tower, and Lucerne Castle. Guides such as Luis, Sarah, and Laszlo bring local stories, while an optional one-hour lake cruise adds more scenery.

“This tour was excellent! I typically HATE tour groups, but this was definitely an exception. Sarah gave us a great tour. It was very personable and really just felt like an old friend was showing us around her home town. She told some great stories about the town and some of the locations. The chocolate tasting and cheese tasting were delicious. The walk to the chateau was a nice way to walk through some of the old town. If you also add the boat cruise, the guide will wish you well and send you onto the boat so you can take the departure time that works best for you. She…”

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7.Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 154 reviews · 8.5 - 10 hours · from $200

From Geneva, travel by air-conditioned coach to Maison Cailler and La Maison du Gruyère, with tastings and time in the medieval village. Guides such as Roger, Babis, David, and Aristotle have led this route. Add the GoldenPass Panoramic train from May to October for a scenic finish.

“David, our tour guide was fantastic! He made this trip special. The chocolate museum was cheesy and I would have been happy to skip. As a chocolate lover, tastings were nice but too much. The cheese factory was ideal. The tour was brief and the samples were of some of the best cheese I have had. It was a cloudy day, but the trail ride was still beautiful.”

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8.Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · 10 hours · from $297

Spend 10 hours traveling from Geneva to Maison Cailler, La Maison du Gruyère, and the medieval village of Gruyères. Taste Swiss chocolate, cheese, and fondue, then ride a panoramic GoldenPass train toward Montreux. English-speaking guides such as Roger and Amin add commentary along the way.

“It was an excellent day and the guide was excellent too!”

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9.Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from Geneva to Maison Cailler and La Maison du Gruyère, then spend free time in the medieval village. Expect chocolate tastings, a short cheese-making visit, Alpine views, and guides such as Roger or Normunds on some departures. Castle and museum entry cost extra.

“The cheese stop was not up to my standards. The little cheese sampler packet was not what we expected. The castle entrance fee should have been part of the package with more time to visit there.”

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10.Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $154

Join an English-speaking guide such as Toni, Ioanna, Jolita, or Shawn for a 3.5-hour walk through Zurich’s Old Town. You’ll make roughly seven specialty-food stops and enjoy 8+ tastings, from Bircher muesli and sausage to Swiss cheese, fondue, gin, wine, and chocolate.

“Jolita did a great job introducing us to the Old Town. We slowly covered several excellent venues and sampled a variety of traditional swiss dishes. We also learned about the landmarks we passed. Highly recommended as an introduction to Zurich and it's cuisine”

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11.Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Join a small group of up to eight for a 2 to 3 hour Lucerne walk with five Swiss chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, wine, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and a lift ride to the castle. English and Spanish guides such as Luis and Laszlo add local stories. Add a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise.

“We enjoyed our tour very much. We learned the layout of the city on our first day in Lucerne and got great recommendations for other great activities and restaurants for later in our trip. The chocolate tasting was super tasty and the wine and cheese tasting was as well.”

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12.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $325

Travel from Geneva in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, then visit La Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler. You will sample aged cheese and chocolate, have time for fondue in the medieval town, and may enjoy guidance from Gabor, a popular local guide.

“Gabor was a very accommodating and informative tour guide. The views of the Alps were spectacular and the drive was comfortable. The restaurant he chose for lunch was in a pretty setting in Gruyere and of course delicious like the cheese tour & Cailler chocolate. A great day!”

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13.Chocolate Fondue Float

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $127

Share a gentle 1 to 1.5 hour float from Bönigen to Interlaken while dipping fruit, marshmallows, pretzels, and biscuits into Swiss chocolate fondue. Your guide handles the safety briefing, warm blankets, tea, wine, and lake views. Dress warmly, and note that dairy-free meals are not available.

“So much fun!! I loved my guide, he was so informational but also just let me and my friends hangout and talk. He even let me row the raft which was super fun! This activty was beautiful as the sunshine was out and it was a perfect vibe, I would love to do it again. It is worth the money in my opinion.”

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14.From Lausanne: Gruyères Tour with Train, Chocolate & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $271

Join an English-speaking guide from Lausanne for a full day of Swiss flavors and scenery. Tour Maison Cailler, see Gruyère cheese made, enjoy fondue, explore the medieval village, and ride the GoldenPass Panoramic train. Guides such as Zed, Babis, and Hector have helped make the day friendly and easy to follow.

“The trip was nice and informative exposure, however didnot have enough time at Gruyère village”

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15.Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $194

Spend two hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Basel’s old town, Basel Minster, and the Tinguely Fountain. Taste Swiss cheeses, chocolate, and Basel Läckerli, with guides such as Gina, Jean, and Jonas leading a small, personal experience.

“Loved the last stop- excellent cheese and chocolates with detailed explanations”

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