Where to Go: the 3 Best Train Experiences Worldwide

1.Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $305Our pick

Spend 10 hours discovering Swiss specialties and scenery. Visit Maison Cailler in Broc, tour La Maison du Gruyère, taste fondue, explore Gruyères independently, and ride the GoldenPass train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are praised for clear directions, humor, and local insight.

“Overall a very good excursion. We loved the chocolate factory tour & sampling and enjoyed the Gruyère cheese making & tasting with the lunch. The palace and surrounding village were worthwhile and the train through the mountains into Montreux was lovely as well. Our only negative was that our guide Normand made a few political references to his liking of Trump in America. For American tourists on holiday in Europe and trying to enjoy their vacation, his comments were very uncomfortable & unnecessary for many people in the group.”

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2.Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · 10 hours · from $297

Spend 10 hours traveling from Geneva to Maison Cailler, La Maison du Gruyère and the medieval village of Gruyères. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, tastings and GoldenPass Panoramic train ticket. Guides such as Roger, Amin and Maria have earned praise for clear commentary and good humor.

“Absolutely amazing scenery and activities. Loved the Fondue and the Chocolate factory. Montreux and the Gold Pass train stunning.”

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3.From Lausanne: Gruyères Tour with Train, Chocolate & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $271Best value

Spend 8.5 hours tasting Cailler chocolate, watching Gruyère cheese production, sharing a fondue, and exploring the medieval village. An English-speaking guide such as Zed or Babis helps keep the day moving, with coach transport and a 45-minute panoramic train ride.

“Very comfortable trip on the coach and the train. The guide is very friendly, helpful and informative. Taste the chocolate (unlimited), cheese, and fondue. Kids love the panaromic train ride.”

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