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The 15 Best Cheese Tours in Switzerland

33 tours  ·  from $22

Gruyere, Emmental and Appenzeller all come from working dairies you can stand in. These 15 pair the vats with a tasting and usually a village lunch, priced, timed and clear about how far out of the city each one goes.

Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese - The coach ride from Geneva to Broc
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Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

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

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

Spend about 10 hours touring Switzerland’s best-known food stops and scenery. You’ll visit Maison Cailler in Broc, taste Gruyère cheese and fondue, explore the medieval village, then ride the GoldenPass train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are praised for clear instructions, humor, and care.

“Our guide was awesome ! The chocolate ans cheese factory are really worth visiting. And the gruyere village is incredibly beautiful”

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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour - with Cheese Fondue and Wine - Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s polished front door
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Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour – with Cheese Fondue and Wine

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

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

Ride through central Zurich in a private electric tuk-tuk with a guide such as Kurt, Bruno, or Sasha, depending on the departure. Along the way, enjoy Swiss cheese fondue, bread, baby potatoes, and a bottle of white wine while passing the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, and Niederdorf.

“A fantastic and unique way to see the city and have authentic fondue and wine! Our guide was wonderful and we enjoyed and appreciated his knowledge and personal commentary of the city. Highly recommend!”

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Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour - Marktplatz and the Basel Minster route
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Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

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

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

Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local guide, stopping for seasonal market tastes, Swiss cheese, bean-to-bar chocolate, and a traditional pastry. Guides such as Gina and Jean add stories about Basel and Swiss food. Expect a light tasting tour rather than a full meal, with some walking and possible tram travel.

“I was disappointed with tour, . Wanted to hear more info on Basel . Disappointed in guides cheese and chocolate shop. Would have loved to buy some chocolate to take home, but it wasn’t a store. He didn’t offer us water during cheese/chicolate tour and there was only one chair to sit down in store. When we went to bakery, had to sit on a window ledge to eat pastry. This tour was not worth the money . He was late for our tour(he did email and let us know) and left us after tour to get back to hotel. Wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone . Debbie marx”

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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château - Five chocolates to begin the afternoon
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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

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

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

Spend about two hours walking Lucerne with a guide such as Luis, Laszlo, Sarah, or Pablo. Taste five Swiss chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine, then visit Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Lucerne Castle. Add an optional one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise for mountain views.

“We had a great day walking the town, tasting chocolate, wine and cheese and getting up to the top of the mountain with our excellent guide, Luis!”

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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting - Appenzeller cheese in Stein
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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

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

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

Spend 11 hours beyond Zurich with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Monika, Peter, or Franz. Visit a family farm, taste Appenzeller cheese, ride the cable car to Hoher Kasten, and explore Appenzell. The small Mercedes minibus keeps the day personal, but lunch and drinks cost extra.

“I have gone on many excursions with Viator but this has been the worst trip ever. Don't get me wrong the driver was nice , he drove the car safely and he spoke a little. The trip was very misleading according to the description. First the chocolate tours was just a store that everyone in the world has so why take us to the store. The prices were not discounted and it was a waste of time. The cheese tour was useless also.. In my group we had four family members. When we got to the cheese factory we had first three pieces in tiny tiny cubs of cheese for…”

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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva - La Maison du Gruyère and the cheese lesson
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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

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

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

Spend about nine hours traveling from Geneva into the Swiss countryside for Maison Cailler chocolate, La Maison du Gruyère, and free time in medieval Gruyères. You may hear guides such as Roger, Normunds, or Telis, depending on the departure. Expect samples, mountain views, coach transport, optional castle entry, and a busy schedule.

“Normunds was an excellent guide, informative and funny. Made some extra stops for sunset pictures and wine shopping. The chocolate and wine factories were great. Wish we had more time in Gruyeres to see the castle and walk around, all our time was taken up by lunch... but the tour was well organized and a good size, maybe 12 people in a small van. Thanks!”

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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva - Gruyères Castle, old streets, and Alpine views
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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

7.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

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

Travel from Geneva with guide Gabor in a small group of up to six. Visit Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler, with cheese and chocolate tastings, free time for fondue, and hotel pickup in central Geneva.

“Minus the flat tire that delayed our trip, the experience was decent though rushed since museums closed at 4-5pm and it takes an hour plus to arrive. We were caught in traffic on the way back and missed our dinner reservations. It was nice to see the country side, but I’m not sure I would recommend to a colleague.”

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Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel - Learning from the cheese expert
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Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

8.Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Meet your cheese expert at Binningerstrasse 15 in Basel for a 35-minute tasting of up to seven Swiss cheeses. You may try Gruyère AOP alongside lesser-known regional cheeses while learning about Swiss cheese-making, local farmers, and the happy cows behind the milk. The small group has no more than 15 people.

“In less than six hours of our schedule the vendor delayed the time of the event. While the time change was for an hour for the first event and a second event delayed 30 minutes it still negatively impacted later plans we had so we missed this event. While on a prior walking tour of the town we walked by the shop. The shop was closed and the shop did not look very reputable so we were very disappointed. This venue seems far below the standards of the other Viator tours we have done.”

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Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner - The Felsenegg cable car and five-minute forest walk
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Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner

9.Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Leave Zurich by minibus for Kilchberg’s Lindt chocolate shop, then ride the 800-meter Felsenegg cable car for a short uphill walk and a four-course Swiss dinner with fondue, wine, salad, appetizers, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Peter, Monika, Conrad, and Andy add local stories along the way. The museum visit is not included.

“The event was purely delicious and delightful. Small goup gave us a chance to bond. The guide was friendly and informative!”

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Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting - Kambly in Trubschachen: the sweet spot of the day
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Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

10.Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $245

Spend 10.5 hours moving from Zurich through the Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve to Bern, Kambly in Trubschachen, and an Emmental dairy. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day for up to 16 people. Guides such as Gallus, Thomas, Brigitte, and Monica have been praised for clear local insight, though Bern time is limited.

“The guide was great. The cookie company and cheese company products were not what anyone should eat. On the list of killer, habit forming things that should not be eaten. Full of sugar, carbohydrates, highly processed grain, saturated fat and cholesterol. The views from the bus were great. Bern was great except for the bear habitat. Would have been nice if there was time for lunch in Bern. Great photo opportunities in Bern.”

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The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue - The hike to Wengen’s best viewpoints
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The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue

11.The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $222

Join Weronika for a moderate sunset hike from Wengen, the car-free mountain town above Lauterbrunnen. She leads you to scenic viewpoints, prepares Swiss cheese fondue with bread and pickles, and serves three Swiss chocolates afterward. The 3-hour-45-minute outing suits couples, families, and small groups seeking quiet views, local food, and helpful advice about the Jungfrau region.

“Weronica gave us an unforgettable experience and it was a pleasure to be on her tour. She took us on a gorgeous hike, then made delicious fondue for 10 on the mountain with gorgeous views, followed by sunset. Weronica gave us three tours this week, and helped us before and after with meals and other travel planning. She’s a delight!”

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Cheese and chocolate on mountain summit - Meeting Weronika above Grindelwald
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Cheese and chocolate on mountain summit

12.Cheese and chocolate on mountain summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Meet Weronika at the Männlichen summit for a gentle alpine walk, stories about the Jungfrau region, and a picnic of five Swiss cheeses, cold cuts, bread, jam, and Swiss chocolate. The 2.5-hour tour runs in English for up to 15 people. Gondola or train tickets are extra, and the meeting point shifts to Kleine Scheidegg during renovations.

“Weronika was wonderful, so much fun and knowledgeable. She is very helpful while making plans for the tour specially when there is concern about the weather. She goes above and beyond and helps you with local plan suggestions. Communication with her is excellent! I strongly recommend her for your next tour.”

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Zurich: Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei Tour - The road to Appenzell and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei
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Zurich: Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei Tour

13.Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $104

Ride from central Zurich through the Swiss countryside to Chocolarium in Flawil and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei. Explore both at your own pace, sample local treats, then see Appenzell and St. Gallen Cathedral. Driver-guides such as Tony provide transport and timing, but the experience is mainly self-guided.

“todo fabuloso , el bus bueno, buenos los guias , el paisaje maravilloso y los sitios como uno lo esperaba”

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Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland - Learning from Mitzi, Cedric, Lucia, and Tim
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Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland

14.Fondue Cooking Class and Cheese Workshop in Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

At Fondue Villa in Unterseen, you make traditional Swiss cheese fondue with local Alpine cheeses, taste five cheeses and wines, and learn about Swiss food culture. Hosts such as Mitzi, Cedric, Lucia, and Tim lead a relaxed, hands-on class for up to 12 people, followed by garden games and fondue with seven dipping sides.

“This is a super fun experience! Our group consisted of 4 adults and 4 teens, and everyone had a great time!”

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From Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373) - The long reset in Zurich matters
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From Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

15.Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about 10 hours with a driver-guide visiting Rhine Falls, the interactive Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and Appenzell village. The day combines dramatic scenery with Swiss chocolate and cheese. The tour is split into a morning waterfall visit and an afternoon food-focused outing, with drivers such as Tony and Thanasis praised for friendly service.

“The trip was great but I almost missed the whole thing with 1 minute to spare. I had a difficult time identifying the meet-up spot because there were too many big busses in that parking lot. No one from the tour was identifiable and the other tour vendors on site were not going to help at all 😩”

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