Switzerland · GRUYèRES & CAILLER
The classic pairing — a working cheese dairy below a walled hill town, then the Cailler chocolate factory ten minutes down the valley at Broc. These 15 run mostly from Geneva, Lausanne and Bern; what changes is the transport, whether the castle is included and how long you actually get in each place.
Visit Maison Cailler in Broc near Montreux for an interactive chocolate history tour with a included tasting, lots of samples, and great family vibes.
“Beautiful and magical place. Very interesting museum and the exhibition was well made. I definitely recommend a visit. Degustation of fantastic chocolates for every taste. The dark hot chocolate from the café is to die for.”
Gruyères day trip from Geneva with coach, Broc chocolate tastings, Swiss cheese fondue, and a scenic Golden Pass train ride to Montreux.
“Our guide who said his nickname is “Roger” was fabulous. The right amount of knowledge and humor made the trip wonderful. Our driver Azdine was also very polite, professional ,and pleasant. He offered to take a photo of my husband and myself and that was very much appreciated. They represented your company perfectly. I wish all of my tours had these two gentlemen as my guide and driver. Sincerely, Dana and Leslie West”
Geneva to Gruyères day trip with Cailler chocolate tasting, Gruyère cheese museum and lunch, medieval village views, optional GoldenPass train.
“Fantastic experience overall and our guide Mr Roger was par excellence. Keep it up.”
Chocolate and cheese in Gruyères plus a GoldenPass panoramic train ride from Geneva. Fondue, tastings, medieval village views.
“The tour was absolutely fantastic. The bus ride was smooth, and our tour guide, Maggie, was direct and to the point with very clear directions. Our first stop to the chocolate factory was much more than we expected... My wife and I were stuffed from all the samples... the next stop to the Gruyère factory was very intriguing, and packed full of information. The restaurant they took us to for a fondue/food tasting was intimate. The medieval town of Gruyères is a definite must-see. You feel like you’re still in the 1500s. Overall, this has been one of the best experiences we’ve had.”
Geneva to Gruyères by air-conditioned coach for Maison Cailler chocolate tasting, La Maison du Gruyère cheese, scenic views, and castle time.
“Of the six tours that we booked this one was beyond disappointing. We had a driver and tour guide, and how is it possible that there were no introductions of who are tour guide was until one hour and 55 minutes later when we got to our first destination. Getting off of the bus you could barely hear what the tour guide was telling us and then it was like a freefall, knowing that we had to be back to the bus at a certain time. The advertisement of a chocolate factory was beyond disappointing, as we have visited chocolate factories in many different countries and this just seem to…”
Maison Cailler in Broc: a 1-hour audio guided museum tour with chocolate tasting, plus a free smartphone game.
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.”
Maison Cailler admission in Broc near Montreux for Swiss chocolate tasting. English tickets included, about 1 to 3 hours.
“That was amazing, excited. I and my daughter were very happy. Thank you very much. You can taste the chocolates.”
Ride the GoldenPass train to Gruyères for a medieval village stroll, then taste Cailler chocolate, Gruyère cheese, and Swiss fondue.
“This was a wonderful tour! The van picked us up right at the metro station, and the transportation was easy all day! Our tour guide Zed was kind and informative! Entry into each stop was quick!”
Private 9-hour tour from Geneva for cheese and chocolate lovers, with Maison Cailler, Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères village, and GoldenPass views.
“Horrible value for what you pay for and a few misleading advertisements. Our tour guide, Babis, was great and made us comfortable while he took us around. But the tour falls short on a few promises. First, their advertisement says that you will reach the top of Moleson mountain and have a tasting in a typical Swiss chalet. Well no. Instead the cheese factory is located in the village below Gruyères and the lunch is in the restaurant after the tour. Now don’t get me wrong, I highly recommend both, but visions of a Swiss chalet high in the mountain as they want you to think…this ain’t it. Second. We…”
Private Geneva to Gruyères day trip for cheese and chocolate tastings, with hotel pickup, guided factory tours, and an optional castle stop.
“Our guide was wonderful he was happy to chat as we drove throughout the day, took the time to ensure that we were all set at each location before leaving us to enjoy the location.”
Small-group Gruyères and Cailler day trip from Bern: cheese factory, medieval break, and Swiss chocolate tastings by train.
“Mike was fantastic! We had a great time and learned so so much. Make sure to wear tennis shoes for some of the steep hills. Highly recommend to annoying visiting Switzerland.”
Small-group day trip from Geneva to Gruyères: castle views, Gruyère AOP museum, and Cailler chocolate tasting in Broc.
“Very good. The guide Italiano was very detailed and provided great insights to Gruyeres and Switzerland”
Private 8 to 10 hour tour from Geneva to Gruyères for chocolate and cheese factory visits, tastings, and medieval village time.
“Babis was an incredible driver and guide. His knowledge of the local landscape was so informative and his demeanor was friendly and helpful. We loved having him as our guide.”
Art, Castle & Aliens in Gruyères from Geneva, with HR Giger Museum, a medieval castle walk, and Cailler chocolate tastings plus hotel pickup.
“Gabor was an amazing tour guide, keeping us entertained to and from Gruyeres. He took us around Gruyeres and show us spots you wouldn't know without him. Museum was brilliant and stopped in the bar for a drink. Castle was great to walk around and the views were out of this world. Stopped at St George's for lunch, view and food both stunning. Chocolate factory tour was so interactive and samples were very tasty.”
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