Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a scenic drive along Lake Zurich 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 To Expect

Zurich

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

Admission Not Applicable

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

What‘s Included

Short visit to Einsiedeln and its historic monastery

Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, incl. ticket, audio-guide, and unlimited chocolate tasting

Guided walk through the Old Town of Rapperswil

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

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach

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

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional food and drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Options

Standard tour

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect Switzerland day trip!
VrCheno,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent all around tour🧀🏰🍫
Cheese & chocolate
Amy S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I enjoyed the cheese shop more than Lindt tour, but both were nice. The tour guide was knowledgeable & personable. He answered all the questions he was asked. He also had a guide in training who was also very kind.
Best tour, Best tour guide
meriblye,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If I could give this tour a 10-star, I would. It was simply a perfect tour in every way. Rapperswil was beautiful. The cheese factory was beyond amazing. It was such an authentic experience getting to walk through the process, watching everything first-hand, hearing our host explain so much in detail - fascinating!! THE best. The Lindt Home is beyond description. It's gorgeous and I've never tasted such delicious chocolate, dispensed in liquid, in chips... wow. Unlimited tastings. The chocolate fountain was dazzling. But most important, our guide - Gallus - was outstanding. He was very knowledgable about every aspect of our tour, very fluent in English, kind. He watched over us and made sure we didn't get lost of left behind. He was attentive and answered all our questions. When I left my journal at the cheese factory, he went back for it, and still managed to remain relaxed, not even taking time away from our trip. Perhaps best of all, he made this both a fascinating AND a relaxing tour, something few tour guides accomplish. He gave guided tours everywhere we stopped with lots of information but he also gave us plenty of time to wander and relax and eat. I cannot more highly recommend a tour and a tour guide. He deserves the tour guide of the decade award for sure.
The 3 C’s - Church, cheese & chocolate
debwall60,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The views while on this tour were spectacular. Seeing & learning the history of Switzerland is a big reason why this tour is well worth going on. We got to get out of the cities & see the country “life”. The monastery church was amazing, the cheese was yummy and the chocolate was delicious! What more could you want?
Castle, cheese and chocolate
Dolores C,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you like cheese and chocolate, this is the trip for you. Guides Andi on the bus and Tracey at the cheese factory knew their stuff and were informative and entertaining
A most delicious tour
Gene K,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is fantastic and very informative. Travelers should know that the first part of the tour involves some rigorous climbing of various steps. It is a full day of adventure. Prepare your taste buds.
Amazing discovery of a low key tour
Andrew S,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The city was very nice, but you cannot go in the castle as it’s a private venue. However, the view from the top is well worth it and the time in Rappersweil was more than enough. The monastery was very busy due to it being Good Friday, but was able to hear a service and it the church was beautiful. Lots of tourists and and very busy due to it being Good Friday. The cheese tour was amazing and the cheese taste amazing. The chocolate tour was well worth it and you really got to eat a ton of chocolate! Martin our tour guide spoke amazing English and was very passionate about his job. The group was small with 10 people and we traveled in a nice spacious van.
Beautiful and fun tour!
Peggy F,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour. The monetary was unbelievable and we had a blast on the cheese tour. And of course ending with chocolate was great. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent day trip from Zurich
B4690TUkarens,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day trip! All the stops were so beautiful and interesting. It was a great way to see the countryside, along with a couple scenic towns. The chocolate and dairy experiences were fun! Monika was our tour guide and she was very informative and attentive. I would highly recommend this day trip - it was lovely, we did not feel rushed, and we had so many unique experiences.
A long day but it goes fast and you’ll learn so much!
Karin L,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Christian shared a lot of information about Swiss history prior to arrival at each location. We were met with a different guide at the dairy who was very enthusiastic about cheese production in Switzerland.

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Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

Zurich

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

Admission Not Applicable

Rapperswil

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Short visit to Einsiedeln and its historic monastery

Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, incl. ticket, audio-guide, and unlimited chocolate tasting

Guided walk through the Old Town of Rapperswil

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

Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach

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

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Additional food and drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Options

Standard tour

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect Switzerland day trip!
VrCheno,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent all around tour🧀🏰🍫
Cheese & chocolate
Amy S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I enjoyed the cheese shop more than Lindt tour, but both were nice. The tour guide was knowledgeable & personable. He answered all the questions he was asked. He also had a guide in training who was also very kind.
Best tour, Best tour guide
meriblye,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If I could give this tour a 10-star, I would. It was simply a perfect tour in every way. Rapperswil was beautiful. The cheese factory was beyond amazing. It was such an authentic experience getting to walk through the process, watching everything first-hand, hearing our host explain so much in detail - fascinating!! THE best. The Lindt Home is beyond description. It's gorgeous and I've never tasted such delicious chocolate, dispensed in liquid, in chips... wow. Unlimited tastings. The chocolate fountain was dazzling. But most important, our guide - Gallus - was outstanding. He was very knowledgable about every aspect of our tour, very fluent in English, kind. He watched over us and made sure we didn't get lost of left behind. He was attentive and answered all our questions. When I left my journal at the cheese factory, he went back for it, and still managed to remain relaxed, not even taking time away from our trip. Perhaps best of all, he made this both a fascinating AND a relaxing tour, something few tour guides accomplish. He gave guided tours everywhere we stopped with lots of information but he also gave us plenty of time to wander and relax and eat. I cannot more highly recommend a tour and a tour guide. He deserves the tour guide of the decade award for sure.
The 3 C’s - Church, cheese & chocolate
debwall60,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The views while on this tour were spectacular. Seeing & learning the history of Switzerland is a big reason why this tour is well worth going on. We got to get out of the cities & see the country “life”. The monastery church was amazing, the cheese was yummy and the chocolate was delicious! What more could you want?
Castle, cheese and chocolate
Dolores C,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you like cheese and chocolate, this is the trip for you. Guides Andi on the bus and Tracey at the cheese factory knew their stuff and were informative and entertaining
A most delicious tour
Gene K,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is fantastic and very informative. Travelers should know that the first part of the tour involves some rigorous climbing of various steps. It is a full day of adventure. Prepare your taste buds.
Amazing discovery of a low key tour
Andrew S,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The city was very nice, but you cannot go in the castle as it’s a private venue. However, the view from the top is well worth it and the time in Rappersweil was more than enough. The monastery was very busy due to it being Good Friday, but was able to hear a service and it the church was beautiful. Lots of tourists and and very busy due to it being Good Friday. The cheese tour was amazing and the cheese taste amazing. The chocolate tour was well worth it and you really got to eat a ton of chocolate! Martin our tour guide spoke amazing English and was very passionate about his job. The group was small with 10 people and we traveled in a nice spacious van.
Beautiful and fun tour!
Peggy F,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour. The monetary was unbelievable and we had a blast on the cheese tour. And of course ending with chocolate was great. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent day trip from Zurich
B4690TUkarens,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day trip! All the stops were so beautiful and interesting. It was a great way to see the countryside, along with a couple scenic towns. The chocolate and dairy experiences were fun! Monika was our tour guide and she was very informative and attentive. I would highly recommend this day trip - it was lovely, we did not feel rushed, and we had so many unique experiences.
A long day but it goes fast and you’ll learn so much!
Karin L,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Christian shared a lot of information about Swiss history prior to arrival at each location. We were met with a different guide at the dairy who was very enthusiastic about cheese production in Switzerland.