2 Shopping Tours in Switzerland Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.Zurich Christmas Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Join a guide, often Maria, at 6 pm for a small-group walk through Zurich’s Christmas markets. You’ll see the Illuminarium, the Swarovski-lit tree at the main station, the Singing Christmas Tree, Old Town lights, Grossmünster, Münsterhof, and Bellevue’s large Christmas village.

“Met our guide, Maria, at the Illuminarium Christmas market located at the National Museum. The lights were amazing. Walked across the street to the Zürich Main Station where the highlight was the Lindt Christmas tree. Our next stop was our favorite, Zürich Werdmuhleplatz where we enjoyed Gluhwein and the magnificent Singing Christmas Tree. The finale was by the Opera House which was large and crowded. Definitely the place to be on a Saturday night. We enjoyed the markets, the history and city views provided by Maria. Definitely recommend the Christmas Market Tour.”

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