Where to Go: the 11 Best Chocolate Tastings in Switzerland

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

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

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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2.Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $154

Walk Zurich’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Toni, Jolita, Shawn, or Theresa, stopping for eight or more Swiss tastings. Expect Bircher muesli, sausage with sauerkraut, rösti, cheese, fondue, local drinks, and chocolate, plus city stories and a secret dish.

“Our tour guide Toni was phenomenal, knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job of introducing us to the city and answered all of our questions. The amount of food was varied and filling, but also not too much.”

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3.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Join Gabor of G-express Tours for an 8 to 9-hour Geneva day trip to Gruyère. Hotel pickup, a small group of up to six, cheese and chocolate tastings, Gruyère Castle, and comfortable transport make this a practical way to see the Swiss countryside without planning the details yourself.

“Beautiful scenery. Gabor was well informed, very friendly and patient and accommodating. I would highly recommend Gabor!”

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4.Chocolate Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Join Felix for a two-hour chocolate walk through Bern, from Käfigturm to Bear Park. You’ll taste Toblerone, Ovomaltine, Lindt, artisan chocolate, seasonal treats, and a surprise stop while learning how Bern shaped Swiss chocolate. The tour runs in English, German, or French and works in bad weather.

“The tour was amazing. The guide is really friendly and informative. Really recommended if you want to walk around the city while enjoying chocolate surprises!.”

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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Bern native Felix for a chocolate walk from Käfigturm to BearPark. Taste industrial and handmade chocolates, visit Nobile Cioccolateria, sample Casa Nobile chocolates from Bätterkinden, and hear the Bernese story of melting chocolate.

“Enjoyed our afternoon touring Bern and learning about (and sampling) Switzerlands delicious chocolate! Our guide was enthusiastic and very knowledge. Always love local guides!”

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

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

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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10.Chocolate and liquor fun in Bern with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $84

Follow Felix through Bern's Old Town and Matte district, tracing the city's chocolate story before tasting Swiss chocolates with Matte distillery liqueurs and schnapps. This 2.5-hour tour mixes walking, local history, seasonal treats, and an adults-only tasting in English, German, or French.

“Felix is an excellent guide and clearly loves doing these tours. The chocolate and drinks that come with the tour are amazing as well. Would highly recommend!!!”

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11.Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend two hours walking Bern with a local guide, tasting pralines, truffles, FrischSchoggi, and other handmade Swiss chocolates. You’ll visit several chocolatiers, hear about Bern’s past and daily life, stop at the historic clock tower, and finish near Nydeggbrücke. Guides may include Daniel or Fabrizio.

“Delightful! Chocolate plus Swiss history, economics and Swiss life in general included. Daniel couldn’t have been more personable.”

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