Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a scenic drive along Lake Zürich to Rapperswil, the charming “City of Roses.” Explore its beautiful rose gardens, cobblestone streets, and iconic Rapperswil Castle, offering stunning lake views. Next, visit Einsiedeln, Switzerland’s most important pilgrimage site. Explore the stunning Benedictine monastery, a Baroque masterpiece with four serene inner courtyards, and admire the famous Black Madonna, a 15th-century treasure.

Visit the Milchmanufaktur show dairy for a welcome drink, a guided tour of milk processing, and a delicious cheese tasting.

Conclude your day at Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. Explore the interactive museum, enjoy unlimited tastings, and see the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain.

A perfect blend of history, culture, cheese, and chocolate awaits!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The tour is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for individuals using walking aids

Please note: If you are experiencing illness such as fever, the flu, or similar conditions, entry to the dairy will not be permitted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Short visit to Einsiedeln and its historic monastery

Entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate

Guided walk through the Old Town of Rapperswil

Audio-guided museum tour with chocolate tastings

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach

Visit of Milchmanufaktur show dairy, including a guided tour, welcome drink, and cheese tasting

Fully guided by a professional English-speaking guide or driver-guide

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Additional food & drinks not mentioned

Personal expenses

What To Expect

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Zurich

Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.

Admission Not Applicable
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Rapperswil

After a 45-minute scenic drive through the Swiss countryside, you'll arrive in the enchanting medieval town of Rapperswil, famously known as the "City of Roses. Explore its cobblestone streets, beautiful rose gardens, and iconic castle with stunning views of Lake Zurich on a guided tour. You'll then have free time to enjoy lunch and browse the charming local shops before continuing your journey.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Standard tour

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • My great castle, cheese and chocolate tour

    Wafa A,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great tour and one of the best that I’ve enjoyed in Europe. The tour guide Mr Peter Muller was very kind and informative. I’ll never forget his kindness and help and I wish him all the best

  • Best tour so far in Zurich.

    Carol L,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Great tour!

    963eleny,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Christian the guide and Ernesto the bus driver were amazing. Really great people and very professional. The tour was fun and engaging, giving us the opportunity to visit places we wouldn’t see otherwise and tasting the best of Swiss products. Great day. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

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  • The critical part of a...

    Miguel R,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The critical part of a tour is the tour guide, once again we were fortunate enough to have Christian as our tour guide. He explained and informed us many key places while the bus was going from one destination to another. When were almost done, he even offered suggestions what to do after the tour.

  • Best of Switzerland, indeed!

    jbvo8,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour was phenomenal — Franz was a great guide and we got to see so much of Switzerland in a short period of time. Like others, we booked this trip as the only option to get tickets into Lindt last minute — we booked this trip the day before, getting tickets to the Lindt museum was sold out for two weeks. If you have the time for a full day trip, every bit of this tour was worth the extra money we paid above and beyond traveling to Lindt on our own. They give you just enough time at each place to get the experience before you move on to the next. The cheese manufacturer and tasting experience was excellent and the monastery with black Madonna was breathtaking. Take this trip, it’s worth it!

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  • A perfect day among views, flavors and chocolate!

    Daniele D,

    Jun 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We took part in this daily tour organized by Best of Switzerland and we can only recommend it to those who want to live an authentic and well-organized Swiss experience! The first stop was Rapperswil, the picturesque “city of roses” overlooking Lake Zurich. The castle, the lakefront and the old town immediately won us over with their quiet and fairytale atmosphere. We then climbed to Einsiedeln, where we visited the imposing Baroque abbey and admired the famous Black Madonna: a suggestive and really exciting moment, even for those – like us – who are not particularly religious. A short walk from the abbey, we made a greedy stop at the Milchmanufaktur dairy, where we sampled really delicious local cheeses and yogurts. An experience that made us appreciate even more the authenticity of Swiss products. Last stop: the legendary Lindt Home of Chocolate! A paradise for chocolate lovers: interactive museum, giant chocolate fountain and – above all – unlimited tastings. We came out happy and a little sweeter than we came in! Excellent organization from start to finish. Highly recommended for those who have little time but want to experience an authentic, complete and... delicious Switzerland!

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  • Discovery Top!

    angelodiscorama,

    Jun 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Beautiful trip and beautiful experience. Found a bit by chance because the tickets for the visit to the lindt were finished and this was the only tour still available that allowed us to visit the chocolate factory, but also the other 3 experiences before the chocolate factory were really nice and interesting. 9 hours flying between the beauty of real Switzerland and the sympathy of guides Monica and Koli. I highly recommend it! ♥️

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From CHF 112.82

5.00
7 reviews