Switzerland · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences 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”
Taste Swiss AOP cheeses in Basel with a sommelier, learn how they are made, and enjoy a 40 minute tasting for $19.
“Excellent cheese tasting, with owner who knew the provenance of every cheese, from small farmers which she had visited personally. Would 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…”
Gruyère and Cailler tastings from Geneva with castle views, HR Giger art, and door-to-door pickup, including admissions and headsets.
“Gabor led us on a wonderful excursion out of Geneva for the day to Gruyere where we learned all about Swiss cheese and chocolate making. We got to sample both & ate fondue at a wonderful restaurant in the old town of Gruyere overlooking the mountains & the beautiful green valley between. Unexpectedly, the highlight of the trip for me was the tour through the castle with ramparts, furnishings & paintings which allowed me to imagine what life must have been like there in past times. Through it all, Gabor was an excellent guide - highly recommend.”
A 2-hour Bern chocolate tasting walk with Felix, sampling Swiss brands and local treats, plus Old Town sights, ending at the Bear Pit.
“Excellent tour, Felix was a great guide, we could not recommend this more highly”
Basel Swiss cheese tasting in a small group, learn how Swiss cheese is made, and taste up to seven samples including Gruyère AOP in about 35 minutes.
“In less than six hours of our schedule the vendor delayed the time of the event. While the time change was for an hour for the first event and a second event delayed 30 minutes it still negatively impacted later plans we had so we missed this event. While on a prior walking tour of the town we walked by the shop. The shop was closed and the shop did not look very reputable so we were very disappointed. This venue seems far below the standards of the other Viator tours we have done.”
3-hour Geneva or Lausanne food tour with local guide, Swiss tastings, cheese and wine, plus sweet finish in a small group.
“Great tour to see the sights. Val was an exceptional guide with a great sense of humor that did not rush the tour. Well worth the time!”
In 35 minutes in Basel, taste 6 grand cru Swiss chocolates by origin, learn the cacao story, and finish with a truffle, in English.
“Had het anders verwacht ! Zeker omdat ik met kinderen was . Is meer voor volwassenen niets voor kinderen.”
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”
Taste unconched chocolate and Bernese sweets on a 2-hour guided walk ending with a chocolate bear, in English for $72.49.
“I did love our guide, he made the walk not only entertaining, but also was a skilled story teller. We could enjoy treats on the way, go around beautiful Bern and learn more about factory industry in the region. Strongly recommending it and thank you!”
Self-guided Fribourg food tour with five included tastings, cheese and craft beer, botzi pear cold tea, and a puppet museum stop for $97.
Geneva to Gruyères and Cailler in Broc for guided cheese and chocolate tastings, fondue lunch options, and castle views.
“Our tour guide, Gabor, was excellent. He was informative and so pleasant. He offered options that made our trip even better. He identified sights along the way and provided excellent context for each part of the experience. We loved the chocolate tour. Great day!”
Geneva eTukTuk ride through Satigny, Bourdigny, and Peissy, with complimentary wine and nibbles at a rural winery in 3 hours.
“We were disappointed in the trip. Kind of expected a guide that took us down the vineyards, telling us about all the wines the grow, do some tastings meanwhile. Instead it was a taxi trip to a winery and we had some wines to taste at the winery. Not worth the money. The lady at the winery was nice though!”
A 3.5-hour Geneva walking food tour with market charcuterie, fondue moitié-moitié, hot chocolate tastings, and chocolate truffles by Jet d’Eau.
“Delicious and filling food experience in Geneva with Benjamin. The fondue was a highlight, both the food and the atmosphere. We also enjoyed the “hidden” hot chocolate stop.”
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