9 Chocolate and Cheese Tastings in Zurich Worth Booking

1.Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 224 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $102Our pick

Travel from Zurich by air-conditioned coach to Maestrani’s Chocolarium and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei, with tastings included. You’ll explore the chocolate museum independently, sample cheese, and spend time in Appenzell or St. Gallen. Drivers such as Gabrielle, Ioannis, Toni, and Teri have been praised for friendly service.

“there was just two of us along with the driver. so it felt like a very personal experience. I wished we could have tried the fondue in Appenzell.”

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2.Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $141

Travel from Zurich to Rhine Falls, Maestrani’s Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and Appenzell. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Tony or Alex handles the long day, with self-guided visits, tastings, and an optional Rhine Falls boat ride.

“we had amazing experience. Trip was very well organised, driver came on time on meeting point. Driver was very friendly and nice, which made trip even more enjoyable. Firstly we went to Rhein falls, took nice pictures, driver was helpful with everything. Then we went to chocolate factory, we had enough time to explore everything. Next was cheese factory, again enough time provided to do your thing. Next web drove through beautiful swiss mountains, driver stopped anywhere we wanted to take pictures. Lastly we went to lovely small city Appenzell. During whole trip our driver was incredibly friendly, helpful and nice. He answered every question and during driving he was…”

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3.Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $245

Leave Zurich in a comfortable Mercedes minibus for a Swiss farm, Appenzeller cheese tasting, and a cable-car ride to Mt Hoher Kasten. Guides such as Martin, Monika, Peter, and Franz add local stories, while Appenzell brings painted facades, shops, and regional treats.

“The best thing about this tour is the good service and interesting commentaries provided by Karen. However , much improvement needed for the visit to the cheese and chocolate sites. In particular, there was no tour conducted at the Chocolate site. It was a stop over for purchase to be made. Best to include a detailed guided visit of these two sites and information about the making of Chocolate and cheese.”

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4.Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $233

Travel from Zurich in a group of up to 15 with an English-speaking guide such as Konrad, Martin, or Gallus. Visit a Swiss farm, taste Appenzeller cheese and artisan chocolate, ride the cable car to Hoher Kasten, and stroll Appenzell’s painted wooden streets.

“Thank you to our guide Martin. Lovely trip to Appenzell and Hoher kasten. So many treats to take home. The region is gorgeous and Martin was very informative and patient with our group.”

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5.Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about 10 hours visiting Rhine Falls, then Switzerland’s Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You’ll ride with a driver-guide, taste chocolate and cheese, and have free time in Appenzell. The Falls boat ride costs extra, and the long afternoon drives make timing important.

“Rhein falls was the highlight of the tour. The driver/guide was informative. Then it went downhill from there. We got back on the bus with no indication of what was happening. Once we returned to the bus for the next part of our trip, our driver/guide seemed more interested in talking to his tag a long friend than informing the group of anything. We got to Appenzell at 5pm when the shops were closing. I’m not sure what the point of this stop is when it’s not long enough to have a meal & no shops are open! Your drivers should always be .00% alcohol as well!”

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6.Zurich Open Top Bus, Chocolate and Cheese Factory Tour Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 12 reviews · from $125

Spend 8 to 9 hours combining a one-hour open-top Zurich tour with Swiss chocolate and cheese stops. Ride by air-conditioned bus to the Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei, with free time in Appenzell and a possible St. Gallen stop. Guide Thanasis is praised for making the day fun and well organized.

“Overall great tour! Would have liked to have it begin earlier (perhaps 9:00 am). Was disappointed that by the time we got to the cheese factory it had finished its production for the day. Scenery beautiful. Chocolate factory self guided tour was interesting.”

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7.Zurich Open-top Tour and Chocolate and Cheese Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $123

Spend nine hours linking Zurich sights with eastern Switzerland’s food traditions. Ride an open-top sightseeing bus, visit Maestrani’s Chocolarium and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei, then enjoy an hour in Appenzell. The English-speaking driver leads the trip, but no separate guide is included.

“We were confused was not told how or where to get off missed half the trip. Was not a guided tour it was on your own and there was not very much information.”

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8.Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Rapperswil, Einsiedeln, a working show dairy, and Lindt Home of Chocolate. You get guided walks, cheese tasting, unlimited chocolate samples, and help from guides such as Peter Muller or Christian, subject to assignment.

“Peter was a fantastic tour guide and host. There were only 4 of us so very personalized. Can't believe we got so much in during this tour. Learned how to make cheese then treated to charcuterie tray and wine. Visited Lindt candy facility, no shortage of candy. The city of Raperswil had the beautiful cathedral with the Black Madonna (prettier than one in Barcelona Monserat). We were never rushed, plenty of time to Shop or eat. The best tour so far.”

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9.Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $461

Travel from Zurich to La Gruyère for a cheese-making demonstration, castle visit, and Cailler chocolate stop. A private guide, standard rail pass, and regional transfers cover the day. The tour begins at Zurich HB at 9:30 am, lasts about 11 hours, and includes tastings and admission fees.

“Better than expected! I only wish viator had a better detailed description of what this tour offers, because it was so much. Our Guide, Jonas, was one of the best we've had anywhere in the world. He was polite and knowledgeable, and made the whole experience that much better. This tour is long and tiring, yes, but there is so much you get to see and experience. We would have had a very hard time accomplishing this much in one day without Jonas.”

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