Zurich Chocolate and Cheese Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Chocolarium's chocolate-making process
- Sample a variety of Swiss chocolates
- Discover traditional cheese-making at Appenzeller Schaukäserei
- Enjoy scenic Swiss countryside views
- Learn about Swiss culinary traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Chocolarium
- Visit to Appenzeller Schaukäserei
- Tastings of Swiss chocolates and cheeses
- Meals and beverages not specified
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other language options may be available upon request
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture scenic views
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note the shops are close on sunday in the city of Appenzell but you can take beautiful picture.
Traveler reviews
Beautiful trip!
We booked this last minute and it was amazing! We saw a delightful village, an entertaining and engaging chocolate factory and a delicious cheese factory. Our guide, Gabriel, was terrific and packed a lot into the trip without feeling rushed. It was great way to see beautiful Swiss countryside.
Gabriel was a great tour...
Gabriel was a great tour guide. It was a cozy ride - not a very large group. Half day. The Appenzeller area/town was really beautiful. I wish we could spend a little more time there.
False advertising
The description said we would go to St Gallen. When booking the tour I messaged the operator to see if entry to the cathedral was included and based on the response I purchased tickets for the cathedral. However, the tour did not go to St Gallen at all. This was my primary reason for booking the tour so I was very disappointed. The driver was very nice.
Cheese, Chocolate and Beer ...what's not to love!
Perfect for a rainy day, we took a very clean , new bus with 3 other couples to the cheese factory, Appenzell and Chocolarium. The driver got us where we needed to go safely and handled all the tickets for the tours. Would have preferred to had more time in the town to explore and maybe catch a bite to eat. I would recommend if you take this tour to rush through the cheese factory to the gift shop to get a charcuterie board and beverage, otherwise you will be hungry. Make sure you do try the brewery in the town as the beers are most excellent. Chocolate factory was neat to tour, make sure you bring home some for later, my friends are still remarking on how good it was. Tour bus driver just drives the bus, no conversation or commentary. No big deal, but just a heads up if you are looking for history or backround, you will get it all from the factory tours.
Chocolate and Cheese.
This is a delightful half day tour to see a chocolate factory, a cheese factory and the beautiful town of Appenzell. Our tour guide Thanatos was the best. He was so knowledgeable and fun.