Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
A true treat for the senses, this cheese, and chocolate escapade lifts the curtain on the backstage world of cheese and chocolate production in Switzerland. Our adventure begins in the medieval village of Gruyères, famed for the nutty, semi-hard cheese which shares its name. Discover ramshackle 15th-century homes, meandering cobblestone alleys, and one of Switzerland's crowning glory: the magnificent Castle of Gruyères. Treat your tastebuds to a local dairy, where highly-skilled cheesemakers will teach us how to make Gruyères. Sample the iconic cheese fresh from the wheel, and discover the rich history behind the recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the legendary Cailler Factory, the birthplace of Swiss chocolate. Discover why Cailler chocolate is considered the creamiest in Europe, and watch chocolatiers practicing their art.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Zurich
Your guide will greet you inside the main hall underneath the clock tower of the central train station of Zurich HB before starting the tour
La Gruyere
We’ll head to "La Maison du Gruyères”, a traditional dairy where master cheesemakers will reveal the process behind authentic Gruyères AOP cheese. Watch as fresh milk is transformed into delicious Gruyères, using huge copper cauldrons and giant curd presses. Learn how the region produces around 48 wheels a day, all of which undergo a rigorous inspection by Gruyères AOP before they are allowed to be sold with the official label. After the demonstration it's time to indulge your taste buds. Learn to recognize and appreciate the full bodied, nutty flavor of authentic Gruyères as you sample the cheese straight from the wheel.
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Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
What‘s Included
Local guide
Standard Rail Pass
Chocolate Factory Visit
Gruyères Cheese Factory Visit
Château de Gruyères Entrance Ticket
Raclette or fondue lunch in Gruyères
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cheese, Castles, and Chocolate Oh My!!!
Suedddddww,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was fantastic! He expertly shepherded us on and off trains and buses and got us exactly where we needed to be on time. Friendly, courteous, and helpful.
Lincoln was a great...
Brenda C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lincoln was a great guide. You get a mix of cheese 🧀 factory, castle and chocolate all in one tour. Lincoln is on top of it and gets you to the trains and busses on time. If you like variety tour take this one.
A beautiful day with Linken!
299albertinac,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was wondelful ! Linken., our guide was super ! Cheese and chocolate are very tasty!
A good day with Linnken
PaunescuM,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb trip and a wonderful guide. Thank you Linken for the professional way you guided us.
Amazing experience
MrCheetah,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was fast paced and very informative. We left Zurich early so we were able to catch the cheese making in Gruyere factory. Lincoln was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable.
Best tour guide/tour
Erin G,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gina was our tour guide and she was amazing!!! She was so informative about the cheese and the chocolate. She went above and beyond for us. She was as taking pictures for us and it was great for us just to be able to enjoy the tour without having to stop and take a photo. I would highly recommend this tour.
We hit all the got spots in 1 day
funkymama181,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary was wonderful, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome! She was patient and an excellent guide for the day. Highly recommended for adventurers or those that want to see the best of Switzerland- all tickets were included, which is a plus! Thank you, Mary!
Loved this day trip, highly recommend--breathtaking views and great cheese & chocolate!
Getaway54986796346,Mar 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible day trip & Jonas was a great guide! He met my Mom and I at our hotel and was very punctual. We traveled by train to Gruyères and went to the cheese museum and got samples to take back to the hotel. Great experience and the cheese tasted amazing (to say the least). We then went to a beautiful castle...breathtaking scenery! We were able to explore the castle at our leisure. Jonas then recommended a restaurant right outside of the castle for lunch. He gave us ideas as to what to order and the food was DELICIOUS. We then made our way to the Callier chocolate factory. The factory had a capturing, interactive museum with an abundance of samples at the end. Finally, we made our train trek back to Zurich. Jonas walked us back to our hotel and gave us his number in case we had questions during the remainder of our stay in Zurich. Jonas was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. My mom and I had a blast! We wouldn't have been able to logistically plan this trip on our own, so I would definitely recommend this incredible experience.
Perfect day trip in Switzerland
DivinaDG32,Dec 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonas gave us the most incredible and personalized trip one could ask for! He was extremely knowledgeable about Switzerland and the locations we visited! We visited the beautiful city of Gruyere as well as the Cailler chocolate company and had an amazing time at both! Would highly highly recommend it.
Taste Switzerland
T585GDmelissas,Nov 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Everything was stunning and perfect. Our guide, Jonas, was unparalleled. Couldn’t have been better. We absolutely loved the day!
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