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9 hours
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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!
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wafa A,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
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
Carol L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
963eleny,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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!


Miguel R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
jbvo8,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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!



Daniele D,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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!




angelodiscorama,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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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