Private Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate & Cheese Factory from Geneva

4.6 (15 reviews) Geneva, Switzerland
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Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Succumb to the swiss flavors. The perfect excursion for all foodies!
Admire breathtaking landscapes of Gruyères. At the top of the hill, take a deep breath of pure mountain air and listen to the cowbells in the pasturelands.
Your journey begins at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, renowned chocolate house, discovering the secrets behind Switzerland’s most beloved treat. Learn about the history of chocolate-making, from ancient techniques to modern-day innovations. And of course, indulge in a delicious chocolate tasting—a perfect start to your Swiss adventure!
Next, immerse yourself in the art of Swiss cheese-making at Maison du Gruyère, a local museum that has been producing the famous Gruyère cheese for centuries.

After your culinary journey, take some free time to explore the medieval village of Gruyères, perched high above the rolling hills. Stroll through cobbled streets lined with charming boutiques.

Options

Transport with driver-guide

Only Transportation: Only Transportation + driver-guide
Pickup included

Gruyères with driver-guide

Cheese, chocolate & driver: Private transport with driver-guide, visit of cheese museum and chocolate factory (entrances included)
Pickup included

Gruyères with guide

Cheese, chocolate and guide: All-inclusive tour with private transport, professional guide, cheese museum and chocolate factory visit
Pickup included

What's included

  • Cheese factory museum (if option selected)
  • Chocolate factory entrance and tasting (if option selected)
  • Private Guide (if option selected)
  • Transport in comfortable air-conditioned van
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • panoramic train

What to expect

  1. Geneva
    2h
    Meet your driver in Geneva, and drive 2 hours along lake Geneva and our beautiful swiss countryside until the region of Gruyères
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous chocolate factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can.
  3. Broc
    30m
    Drive from Broc to Gruyères, house of cheese in beautiful green fields. Snap a picture of the perfect swiss postcard.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit a cheese factory to learn more about Gruyères, a typical Swiss cheese. Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies.
  5. 2h
    Spend some free time in Gruyères strolling through the medieval village. At the foot of the Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture of this town, which has been unaffected by the passage of time. 800 years of regional history and culture meet Oscar-winning aliens and Buddhist sculptures. The historic town of Gruyères, or Greyerz in German, has retained its medieval appearance to this day. The old count's residence is located on a hill above the Saane. The 13th century castle is now a museum of eight centuries of regional architecture, history and culture.

    The nearby St. Germain Castle is home to the HR Giger Museum, which displays the fantastic art of the Oscar winner and Alien creator. In the middle of the traffic-free town is the Tibet Museum, which opened in 2009 and has over 300 Buddhist sculptures, pictures and ritual works from various Himalayan regions.

    The charm of the town is also impressive with its excellent gastronomy and modern show dairy.
  6. Geneva
    2h
    Drive back to Geneva with your driver in your comfortable van

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotels in Geneva

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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