Basel Chocolate Tours: Our Top 8

1.Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Basel’s Old Town, sampling seasonal market fare, Swiss cheeses, chocolate, and a traditional spice biscuit. Guides such as Gina and Jean add city history and food knowledge, while the small group size keeps the outing personal. Expect tastings, not a full meal.

“This was a great tour. A really nice combination of art history, chocolate cheese, and pastry. My guide was very knowledgeable and relaxed at the same time. I would highly recommend it.”

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2.Guided Local Chocolates Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · from $24Best value

Meet an English-speaking chocolatier at Binningerstrasse 15 for a 35-minute Basel tasting. Expect truffles, white, milk, dark, and Grand Cru chocolate, plus almonds and a clear account of Swiss chocolate makers such as Cailler, Lindt, Peter, and Nestle.

“Very good, informative, friendly and good variety of chocolate tasting given by Jonas.”

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3.Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $25

At Binningerstrasse 15 in Basel, a chocolate expert guides you through six grand cru chocolates made with cacao from different regions. In about 35 minutes, you’ll taste, compare, and learn how origin, storage, and bean-to-bar methods shape Swiss chocolate.

“Fantastic experience. An informative and enjoyable taster session in a friendly relaxed environment.”

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4.Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Top rated

Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local guide, then taste handmade chocolates at three traditional confiseries. Expect the Basel Minster, red Town Hall, Market Square, quiet lanes, family-friendly pacing, and about 2.5 hours with guides such as Juliana or Ion.

“Our guide- Juliana is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. She is thoughtful to plan the tour for a young kids family. We’ve been to all the necessary landmarks of Basel and had a very interactive 2.5 hrs with her. Will recommend her to anyone. Thank you!!!🙏”

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5.Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $194

You’ll spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Basel’s landmarks and tasting Swiss cheese, chocolate, and Läckerli pastry. Guides including Gina, Jean, and Jonas have led this walk, which combines local food with Basel’s art, architecture, and old-town sights.

“Loved the last stop- excellent cheese and chocolates with detailed explanations”

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6.Swiss Experience: Chocolate Tasting and City Tour of Basel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $128

Join a private or small-group Basel walk with a local guide such as Gabriel or Juliana. Over 2.5 hours, see the Town Hall, Market Square, and Basel Minster, then taste handcrafted chocolates at three local confiseries. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“Our tour guide, Gabriel, was wonderful and informative. He is an asset to your company! We learned so much about Basel's history and stopped by some lovely chocolate shops!”

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7.Zurich Tour with Chocolate tasting and Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $395

Travel from Basel to Zurich by second-class train, then explore the Old Town with an English-speaking private guide. Visit three local chocolate shops, see the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and Bahnhofstrasse, and finish with a one-hour Lake Zurich cruise. Marcela is one named guide.

“I loved this tour! Switzerland Viva Tours organized everything really well. Our guide, Marcela, was knowledgeable, kind, and fun. We didn’t feel rushed, and the chocolate stores were special and unique. There were plenty of options, and we tried many chocolates with different flavors. Zurich was impressive, so much history and a very elegant city. We highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Private Tour from Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $959

Meet your guide in Basel for a full-day trip to Gruyères, with first-class rail travel available on request, private regional transfers, castle entry, cheese tasting, and Cailler chocolate. Guide Jonas has earned particular praise, though some visits may be self-guided inside the attractions.

“The trip was going to a cheese factory and a chocolate factory. It was very crowded with lots of tourists. The guide gives you the tickets and you go through yourselves. The tour guide does not escort you through the castle, or either factories. Read more”

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