The 15 Best Cheese Tastings & Dairy Visits in Switzerland

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 from Geneva to Gruyères by coach, visiting Maison Cailler and La Maison du Gruyère, then riding the GoldenPass train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are known for clear directions, humor, and local insight. Expect a full day with plenty of driving.

“Our tour guide Roger made the whole experience all the more fun. We had two kids 11 and 8 yrs old and he made the drive in the coach so fun. The entire experience is well worth it.”

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

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

Join a private 90-minute eTukTuk ride through Zurich with guides such as Kurt, Bruno, and Urs. You will pass Bahnhofstrasse, Fraumünster, Grossmünster, Niederdorf, and the Rathaus while eating Swiss cheese fondue with bread, potatoes, and white wine.

“So much fun and so informative. We enjoyed the tour guides narrative and the tour of Zurich. Not you run of the mill tour. If you can, this is a great way to see the city and have some fondue.”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Basel’s Old Town with a local guide such as Gina or Jean. Taste Swiss cheese, chocolate, a traditional spice biscuit, and a seasonal market item while learning about Basel Minster, the Rathaus, Swiss cheese making, and the country’s chocolate trade. Some tastings take place indoors.

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

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

Spend about two hours with a small group of up to eight, tasting five Swiss chocolates and three Alpine cheeses with wine while walking through Lucerne. Guides such as Luis, Sarah, Laszlo, and Sanna add local stories. A one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise is available as an optional extension.

“Great tour and good length! Luis is incredibly knowledgeable and has great insight and suggestions! We had a great time - wonderful way to experience Lucerne.”

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

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

Travel from Zurich in a small Mercedes minibus to a Swiss farm, the Appenzeller cheese dairy, Mt. Hoher Kasten, and Appenzell village. Guides such as Martin, Peter, Monika, Franz, and Thomas have led this English-language day out, which mixes local food, Alpine views, and free time.

“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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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, visiting Maison Cailler for chocolate tastings and La Maison du Gruyère for cheese making, then exploring Gruyères medieval village. Guides such as Roger and Normunds are praised for humor and clear advice, but meeting-point details and limited village time need care.

“Dean was wonderful and knowledgeable! Gorgeous views, nice train ride and great cheese and chocolates! Delicious! We enjoyed this tour very much! Merci Beaucoup!”

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7.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

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

Travel from Geneva in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Gabor to Maison du Gruyère, medieval Gruyères, its castle and HR Giger museum, then Maison Cailler. Expect cheese and chocolate samples, hotel pickup, indoor stops, and about nine hours on the road.

“Gabor was excellent! Must try the coffee at the alien bar. Tons of chocolate samples! Both museums and castle are not to be missed.”

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8.Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel

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

Meet your English-speaking cheese expert at Binningerstrasse 15 in Basel for a relaxed tasting of up to seven Swiss cheeses. Learn how regions, farmers, milk, and aging shape each bite, with Gruyère AOP and local varieties on the table. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“It was tasty, easy, delicious and our host was charming. All for a small amount, in a country where everything is expensive. It was great!”

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

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

From central Zurich, you’ll visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate shop, ride the Felsenegg cable car, walk five minutes through the forest, and enjoy wine, salad, cheese fondue, and chocolate cake above Lake Zurich. Guides such as Peter, Monika, Andy, and Conrad are praised for lively local commentary.

“Our guide Peter was fabulous! This was such a fun tour as well as an amazing food experience. Peter gave a great tour of the city and made it come alive for us. We loved the funicular to the restaurant and the fondue was amazing! Wish I could give this more than five stars!”

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

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

Travel from Zurich to Bern in a small, air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide. See the Entlebuch Biosphere, sample Kambly biscuits, tour Bern’s Old Town, and taste Emmentaler cheese. You get about 2 hours 15 minutes in Bern, plus countryside stops.

“We enjoyed this trip a lot. Amazing! Highly recommended.”

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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 to quiet viewpoints above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. After the walk, share traditional Swiss cheese fondue, bread, pickles, seasonal sides, water, and three Swiss chocolates before returning to Wengen.

“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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12.Cheese and chocolate on mountain summit

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

Join Weronika at Männlichen for a gentle mountain 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 is capped at 15 people, with vegetarian choices available. Gondola or train tickets cost extra.

“Weronika is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We enjoyed being with her. She explained the cheese areas of Switzerland and gave us a lot of information on the cows, cheese production and various types of cheese. The views were spectacular, even though a bit rainy and foggy. Definitely recommend.”

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13.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’ll dress as a Swiss cheese chef, taste local cheeses with wine, and prepare a traditional fondue from scratch. Hosts such as Mitzi and Cedric add Swiss food stories, games, and practical tips during this small-group, 2.5-hour afternoon class.

“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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14.Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

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

Travel from Zurich to thundering Rhine Falls, then return south for Swiss chocolate, Appenzeller cheese, and a short visit to Appenzell. The driver-guide handles transport and admissions, while the factory visits are largely self-guided. The optional Rhine Falls boat ride costs CHF 10.

“The Rhine Falls trip was spectacular- small group and a lot of freedom- the driver was great- very friendly and helpful. The second part of the tour was not good- the chocolatorium was geared for children, not adults and was very corny - a bit like a Willy Wonka tour. The cheese tour was just OK- hard to follow with the QR code and tasting box. The highlight of the second trip was to Appenzell but we barely had time to see it because people needed to find a place to eat- the combined tours are too long - over 11 hours and a lot of drive time.”

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15.Private Trip from Geneva to Gruyeres: Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Geneva to Gruyères with a driver-guide, stopping at Maison Cailler for chocolate tasting and La Maison du Gruyère for cheese making and samples. You also get time for the village, local market, lunch, and an optional castle visit. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“our driver Prosper was personable and lots of fun. Loved the town of Gruyere and the castle. The cheese factory itself was a little cheesy and really didn't get to see much other than a walk thru but no one was working. The cheese shop/gift shop was great though as were the tasters. The chocolate tour left a lot to be desired. It was a Nestle company which is not the best chocolate in Switzerland. Thought this was going to be a small intimate chocolate factory where we would really see how chocolate is made and how candy was made. Aside from that the Nestle company has created a beautiful…”

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