SWITZERLAND · CHEESE TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 Swiss cheese tours worth the trip, from the Gruyeres dairy and the Emmental cellars to a fondue table with a lake view. The mountain cheeses, who makes them and where to try them.
Geneva day trip to Gruyères with Cailler chocolate tastings, Gruyère cheese museum and fondue, plus GoldenPass train views to Montreux.
Most Popular“Chocolate-sampling; participating with fellow travelers in a cheese-sampling event, seeing medieval Gruyeres, Guide Roger - most alert to travelers' needs!”
Zurich to Appenzell for Maestrani’s chocolate tastings, Appenzeller Schaukäserei cheese samples, plus Swiss village time in Appenzell or St. Gallen.
Electric tuk-tuk tour of Zurich with fondue and white wine, plus landmark stops from Bahnhofstrasse to the river.
“I highly recommend the fondue TukTuk tour. It was something different than the usual tour. We learned some Zurich history while enjoying a lovely view. The fondue and wine were tasty and our tour guide made the whole experience fun and enjoyable.”
Zurich day trip to Rhine Falls, Maestrani chocolarium, and Appenzeller Schaukäserei, with free time in Appenzell. Tastings included.
“Tony was an excellent tour guide. He made the day fun for all!”
Basel Farmer’s Market cheese, chocolate & pastry tour with Basel Minster views, Gruyère tasting, Swiss chocolate, and a 17th-century spice biscuit stop.
“Good value tour combining pastry, cheese and chocolate tasting plus some key history of Basel and its architecture. We tasted some amazing local produce, some of which we decided to purchase, because it was really good. There was no pressure to buy. The only negative is that the directions to the meeting point for the…”
Zurich by e-tuk-tuk with guided old-town sights and Swiss cheese fondue plus wine, ending with classic views of the Limmat.
“The tour was perfect! Stefano was very friendly and knowledgeable. Having wine and fondue while learning about the city being driven around in a tuk tuk was amazing!”
Swiss cheese tasting in Basel at Chääs und Schoggi Huus. Taste local cheeses and learn the Swiss AOP process, from $19.
A 2-hour Lucerne walk with Swiss chocolate, alpine cheese and wine, Chapel Bridge inside access, and Lucerne Castle views. Optional lake cruise.
“This was the best way to start our trip! We learned many interesting facts and had sweet & savory food. Nice small tour group Pablo was excellent tour guide. Highly recommend.”
A sweet-savory day trip from Geneva to Gruyères with Cailler chocolate tastings, Gruyère cheese stops, and medieval village views.
See Appenzeller farm life, taste Appenzeller cheese, and ride the Hoher Kasten cable car from Zurich on a guided small-group day trip.
“The cow farm and its owner. She was very welcoming and explained about the process of preparing milk to be sold. We learned a lot.”
Zurich e-tuk-tuk tour with Valaisanne fondue and Swiss wine, plus sunset views of the Limmat and Old Town. Private 1.5-hour ride.
“Lisa was wonderful and learned a lot about Zurich!! Also huge thank you for adjusting our time due to train cancellation. Very thankful!”
Geneva to Gruyères by coach and GoldenPass train: Cailler and Gruyère tastings, fondue lunch, medieval village, and Montreux views.
Coach day trip from Geneva to Gruyères for Cailler chocolate tasting, Gruyère cheese-making visit, medieval village time, and optional castle add-ons.
“We had a great time. It was a small group and Din our tour guide/driver kept us informed and entertained. We got to sample the Gruyeres cheese that is made there along with a very delicious fondue. So much to see and the weather was perfect, not too hot. I would recommend this trip to…”
A small-group Lucerne walk plus a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, with optional Swiss cheese and wine tasting.
“An excellent tour of the city. Our guide Lazlo was informative and thoroughly loves his city. He went at a pace to support everyone. A great way to learn more about the city and to see everything. I would recommend this tour.”
Geneva to Gruyère for cheese tasting, HR Giger castle views, and Maison Cailler chocolate. Hotel pickup, small-group full day.
“Great trip to visit Gruyeres. The castle was the highlight with interesting history and beautiful views. The cheese and chocolate factories were also great stops! Gabor was a great guide to coordinate visits and keep us on time, and the structure of the day ensured we got to see and learn a lot for a…”
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