15 Cheese Tastings in Switzerland Worth the Fare

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

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

Taste Swiss chocolate and Gruyère cheese, explore a medieval hill town, and ride the GoldenPass train on a full-day trip from Geneva.

“We had a wonderful guide, David, who was very knowledgeable about Geneva, Switzerland and France. He explained in detail what to expect from the trip, and was very pleasant and kind to everyone. He had our tickets ready so we did not have to wait and parked us close so we did not have to walk a long way. This was a fun trip and we learned a lot about chocolate and cheese. We really enjoyed tasting all those chocolates and the fondue lunch. Definitely one trip you want to make.”

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2.From Zurich: Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell

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

Review of Zurich’s Appenzell chocolate and cheese tour, with Chocolarium tastings, Appenzeller cheese, village time, and practical tips.

“It was interesting. we enjoyed this tour. Especially guide named Teri is so kind and his driving was so gentle. he kept checking tourist condition. it was nice memory to my family all!”

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3.Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185Top rated

See Zurich by electric Tuk Tuk while enjoying Swiss fondue, white wine, Old Town sights, and lively local commentary on this private tour.

“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.”

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4.Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

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

Review of Zurich’s Rhine Falls, chocolate, cheese, and Appenzell day trip, with timing, value, guide tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Loved it. However, they should skip going back to zurich part and the cheese factory does not offer a lot of tasting.”

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

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

Taste Basel through cheese, chocolate, pastry, and Old Town landmarks on a small-group tour with local guides and seasonal market bites.

“This was a great tour. A really nice combination of art history, chocolate cheese, and pastry. My guide was very knowledgeable and relaxed at the same time. I would highly recommend it.”

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

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

Taste Swiss chocolate, alpine cheese, and wine while exploring Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, castle, and lake views.

“Luis was absolutely wonderful! We learned a lot and got great recommendations from him along the way. The tour was worth every penny!”

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7.Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $245

Trade Zurich for Appenzell farm life, cheese tasting, Alpine views, and a cable-car ride to Hoher Kasten on this full-day small-group tour.

“This was a GREAT tour! The chocolate factory has some great deals and the chocolate is wonderful. The cheese factory was a bit stinky but it is a cheese factory! The mountains are so beautiful! You are in for a treat!”

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8.Zurich: Swiss Cheese Fondue and Wine e-Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · from $170

See Zurich from a private electric tuk-tuk while eating Swiss fondue, tasting Swiss wine, and hearing local stories from the driver-guide.

“Highly recommended Stefanos, our guide was very professional, informative and humorous”

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

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

Review of the Geneva to Gruyères day trip with Maison Cailler chocolate, Gruyère cheese, medieval streets, mountain views, and practical booking advice.

“Driver, gruyere visit to cheese and chocolate factories amazing, disappointed with bus, toilet was locked no bottled water offered”

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10.From Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $189

Taste Swiss chocolate and Gruyère cheese, explore a medieval hill town, and enjoy scenic countryside on this full-day trip from Geneva.

“This was a great trip overall, but I found our time in Gruyères to have been too short - after having lunch, we found ourselves literally running through the castle to see it and had to completely skip the HR Giger Museum even though we had paid for a combined castle & Giger museum ticket. The guide was great.”

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11.Lucerne: Walking and Boat Tour with Cheese & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · from $108

Explore Lucerne’s old town, Chapel Bridge, city walls, Lake Lucerne, and optional Swiss cheese and wine tasting with a small group.

“Outstanding tour with Luice! Saw places I would most likely not have seen on my own. Highly recommended”

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12.Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · from $280

Taste Cailler chocolate, Gruyère cheese and fondue, explore a medieval village, and ride a panoramic train from Geneva through Swiss scenery.

“A great variety of experiences were enjoyed on this trip. Our guide, Yolanda, did an excellent job moving us around and providing commentary, sharing knowledge and making the day very pleasant.”

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

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

Taste Swiss cheese, chocolate, and wine while exploring Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge, castle views, Old Town, and optional Lake Lucerne cruise.

“Our tour with Laszlo was informative and fun. He was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor as well. We asked lots of questions and he was able to answer all of them. He also provided suggestions on restaurants to try and additional activities to consider. The walking tour was worth the money. Highly recommend.”

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14.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

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

Taste Gruyère cheese and Cailler chocolate, tour a medieval castle, and enjoy Swiss countryside views on a small-group day trip from Geneva.

“Wonderful excursion. Our guide Gabor was fabulous! Professional, friendly, very informative about the area & what to expect each part of the day! Highly recommend!”

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15.Zurich: Sunset Tour with Cheese Fondue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $194

Ride to Felsenegg for sunset views, Lindt chocolate shopping, and an all-you-can-eat Swiss fondue dinner outside Zürich.

“This tour was alot of fun! I was traveling by myself and discovered that most restaurants in Zurich require a minimum of 2 people for fondue, so this tour provided an excellent opportunity to try some! The dinner at the top of the mountain and fondue were fantastic. It was hazy and foggy on the evening that we were there, so our views were limited, but the trip up the cable car, walk through the forest in the snow, and festive atmosphere of the restaurant made up for it. Andy was a great guide! It was so enjoyable having him sit with us at dinner (we were lucky with a…”

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