4 Drinking Tours in Switzerland to Build a Day Around

1.Beer Tasting Tour in Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164Our pick

Explore Zurich’s beer scene on a 3.5-hour walking tour through Kreis 4 and 5. You’ll sample at least eight 10cl beers at three or four bars, shops, and microbreweries while guides such as Sandra, Sandro, or Conrad explain brewing, beer styles, and local city life. Groups are capped at 10.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The tour is more than just drinking beer. You actually learn about types and brewing processes. You can also tell the guides tailor each tour to the group they are with.”

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2.Zurich Beer & Chocolate Tour – Craft Beers & Swiss Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Spend 3.5 hours walking between three small beer stops in Zurich's Kreis 4 and 5. A local guide such as Sandro, Sandra, or Corbin leads eight 10cl beer tastings, matched with eight Max Chocolatier pralines. The group is capped at six, making this a relaxed way to explore local bars and unusual flavor pairings.

“If you enjoy craft beer and chocolate you will love this tour!! Our guide Sandro was exceptional! His knowledge of beer and the history was on the expert level. He was able to pair the beers with the chocolate such that regardless how you felt about the type of beer you were about to taste you enjoyed it due to the pairing. He took us through some unique beer stops that we would have never known about. We were introduced to a premier local chocolate which was the best surprise. Husbands and wives both loved it!”

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3.Pub Crawl Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Meet at 2. Akt Sportsbar Zürich at 9 pm for a three to four hour nightlife outing through Zurich bars. You can expect complimentary drinks, an English-speaking guide, and a group of up to 30 people. Guide Sebastian has earned praise for keeping the group engaged and helping with questions.

“The vibe was upsetting and the MC in charge (I’m refraining from naming her) did not engage us with the other groups and we were made to feel very uncomfortable, there was a point where everyone was served shots, while we were just left waiting for us. I had to go and personally request the representative for our shots. Following this, we felt very left out and decided to call it a night. I don’t know what else to say.. it was a hurtful experience. Nobody deserves to feel left out. Nonetheless, I wish the tour operators the best of luck.”

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4.Lucerne Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

Join an English-speaking local guide for a private walk through Lucerne’s old town, Chapel Bridge, and the Lion Monument, followed by six Eichhof beer tastings with a pretzel or pork brewing sausages. Guides such as Amalia, Dave, and Glenn have tailored the pace and recommendations to each group.

“Glenn was a great guide. He took us all around Luzern, sharing about history and modern day. He also gave great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Luzern. Definitely a great way to get to know the town.”

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