Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich
Overview
Available languages
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.
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.
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
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour, Best tour guide
meriblye,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If 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
5.00The 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
5.00If 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
5.00It 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
5.00The 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
5.00We 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
5.00Excellent 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
5.00Our 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.
Very nice day trip
519manan,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Best of Switzerland Tours, and our driver-guide Monika Buser did an excellent job throughout the day. She drove safely and professionally while providing clear, engaging explanations about the places we visited. The tour was diverse and very well timed. We first explored the charming old town of Rapperswil, then continued to Einsiedeln to visit the impressive monastery. From there, we went to a regional cheese dairy — a cooperative of local farmers unique to this area — where we enjoyed an informative tour with great insights into the production of yogurt and cheese, and plenty of time for photos. The day concluded with a visit to the Lindt chocolate factory. Overall, it was a varied, well-organized, and highly enjoyable tour.
My great castle, cheese and chocolate tour
Wafa A,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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
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