Where to Go: the 8 Best Chocolate Walking Tours in Zurich

1.Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Bellevue to Paradeplatz with a guide such as Toni, Jolita, Shaun, or Ioanna. Taste Bircher muesli, Zurich sausage, rösti, fondue, cheeses, chocolates, wine, schnaps, and more while learning how food, faith, banking, and Swiss chocolate shaped the city.

“This was a great tour, actually the best food we had while in Switzerland. The guide made it very interesting! Highly recommend!”

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2.Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Meet at Paradeplatz for a two-hour English walking tour through central Zurich. Sample Sprüngli Luxemburgerli, Lindt chocolate, Max pralines, and Teuscher champagne truffles while seeing Lindenhof, Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, and Old Town. Guide assignments vary, with names including Annelize, Anna, Magdalena, and Lincoln.

“It is mostly a walking tour learning about the history of both Zurich and Switzerland. The chocolate tasting is adding up to the whole experience!”

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3.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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4.Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Meet your English-speaking guide at Zurich HB at 1 PM for a relaxed, two-hour walk through Old Town. Guides such as Vasi, Vanessa, and Michael combine Zurich history with 10-plus chocolate tastings from several shops. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“Vanessa was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Chocolate was delicious and had a unique taste at each stop!”

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5.Chocolate, Art, and History walking tour of Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $96

Meet your English-speaking guide under the Blue hanging Angel at Zurich HB for a two-hour walk through Old Town. Taste more than 10 chocolates, pralines, macarons, and bars at Läderach, Teuscher, Schwarzenbach, Sprüngli, and Jacot while learning about Zurich’s history and public art.

“The tour is absolutely wonderful! The guide provides excellent information and fun facts not only about Zurich but also about the whole country. The chocolates we tasted were delicious. I highly recommend this tour—not just for the sweet moments with chocolate, but also for the chance to learn more about the place you’re visiting.”

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6.Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $185

Walk Zurich’s old center with a local guide, stopping at four chocolatiers for Swiss chocolate samples and a café drink. Past guides James, Helene, and Sheena have added city tips and chocolate history. The two-hour tour has up to eight people, but tasting portions and stops can vary.

“Helene did a wonderful job with the history of chocolate making! We had a wonderful time with her as new very much about the city of Zurich.”

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7.Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $193

Meet at Zurich City Hall for a two-hour walk through scenic neighborhoods, local shops, and chocolate stops. Your English- or German-speaking guide may include several chocolatiers, a hot drink, city stories, and food tips. Small groups of up to eight keep the pace relaxed.

“I had the pleasure of joining this walking tour with Emmaline, and it was great! From start to finish, it was informative, engaging, and a fantastic way to explore the area. The pace of the tour was perfect—comfortable walking with plenty of time for photos and questions. The route was well thought out, covering major landmarks as well as lesser-known spots with unique charm. Thanks Emmaline!”

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8.LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $182

Start near the UBS Polybahn with a guide such as Greg, then see Zurich by ferry, bus, and on foot before reaching Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. Expect Old Town history, Lindenhof views, an audio-guided museum visit, and unlimited chocolate tasting. The small group is capped at 15.

“Greg was an incredible tour guide! He was very informative and fun. We learned so much about Zurich and enjoyed the last stop especially at the Lindt chocolate factory.”

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