Switzerland · FOOD & DRINK IN ZURICH
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 7 food & drink in Zurich that justify what Switzerland charges, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before committing.
Old Town Zurich food tour with 10 local delicacies, cheeses and chocolates plus wine and spirits. 3.5 hours, small group.
“wonderful food tour of Zurich. Toni was our guide and amazing. She has a background teaching history and generously shared food related history facts throughout the food tour. I highly recommend”
Appenzell Alps day trip from Zurich with a Swiss farm, Appenzeller cheese tastings, and a cable car up Mt. Hoher Kasten for big views.
“Our guide, Franz, was knowledgeable and patient. The view at the top of the mountain was breathtaking. I appreciated the cheese tasting at the cheese factory. We had plenty of time at each place. When we visited Appenzell, we were given freebies in 4-5 shops. I felt like I was trick or treating at 51 yesrs old… cool! LOL. To me, it did worth the price. I would recommend.”
Zurich’s Altstadt food tour packs 8+ Swiss tastings, including cheese, chocolates, and drinks like hot chocolate, gin, and Kirsch. 3.5 hours.
“This is one of the best food tours I have been on---so much delicious and varied food from Switzerland (come hungry), with an amazing 7 stops at speciality food shops and restaurants. The quality of the food was unsurpassed, but what made the tour stand out was the warmth and enthusiasm of our guide, Ioanna. She gave a wonderful tour and her love of the food, people and the City of Zurich was evident during our time together. She made sure everyone on our tour was having an enjoyable experience and she handled all of the logistics flawlessly. She also gave us a lot of other recommendations of place to…”
Small-group day trip from Zurich to Bern with UNESCO Old Town walk, Kambly biscuit demo and tastings, plus Emmental cheese stop.
“we loved our trip. Andreas our guide saved it. He is so knowledgeable. We found out so much about life in Switzerland. I plan to return to Bern for a visit as the city is so beautiful that one day wasn't enough.”
Zurich to Appenzell day trip with farm visit, cheese tasting, Hoher Kasten cable car views, and artisan chocolate in a small group.
“Fun day, lots to visit. Small group tour, was only 4 of us so we could be more flexible with our time at each place. The countryside is lovely and Hoher Kasten had amazing views. The revolving restaurant was nice for lunch”
A small-group Zurich beer walk with an English guide, at least 8 tastings, and 3-4 stops in districts 4 and 5, no food included.
“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.”
A 3 to 4 hour Zurich walk plus chocolate tastings and a one hour Lake Zurich cruise, ending at Bürkliplatz for classic city and water views.
“It was amazing. Our guide was high energy, lots of fun and truly knowledgeable about so many different parts of the city. I don’t know how she remembers all of that. Great experience. Highly recommend.”
Pick a mountain, a factory, a lake or a train.
