Tour Finder
  1. Home
  2. Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich

Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich

Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Image 8

Overview

Available languages

German
English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

Venture to the Heidi-like region of eastern Switzerland on this full day guided coach tour from Zurich. Discover the secrets behind Switzerland's famous cheese and chocolate! Trace the path of raw milk from grazing cows on lush meadows to the production at the Appenzeller show dairy and a boutique chocolate manufacture. Take in fascinating mountain views on an aerial cable car ride to the top of Hoher Kasten and learn about local customs on a guided stroll through the charming village of Appenzell, where old traditions are still alive. Even better, you'll travel in a personalized small group with a maximum of 16 people!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Full guided tour by professional multilingual guide

Small group of max. 16 guests

Visit to Appenzeller diary including museum and cheese tasting

Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with its revolving restaurant and breath-taking views

Transportation in comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free WIFI

Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell

Goodie bag with typical Swiss products from each visited attraction (worth CHF 40.-)

Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm

Visit of a boutique Chocolate Manufacture, chocolate tasting included

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Personal expenses

What To Expect

1

Zurich

Depart from central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) in an air-conditioned minivan and set out on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Zürich via the City of Rapperswil with its medieval castle to the gently rolling hills of the Appenzellerland with photo stops en route.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Stein

Discover a typically Swiss farm and taste a glass of fresh cow milk.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

German

English

Reviews

4.40

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

94
30
12
7
3
  • It was great. Had a good...

    Dee H,

    Jul 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was great. Had a good variety of stops. Loved the dairy farm. Small group which made it more fun. Guide was very good.

  • Highly recommend!

    Christine S,

    May 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An excellent full day of exploring! Started w/a visit to a beautiful hillside farm and hearing from the farmer his day w the cows, complete w seeing them walk back up the hill and past us for the milking line! Cheese samples and seeing how it’s made, pastry samples, chocolatier explanation of how his company makes their very own delicious chocolates using local ingredients and samples! A ride up to the top of Appenzell in Hoher Kasten, tram ride. Enjoyed a delicious lunch while rotating 360 for views, although it did become cloudy at the top. Then toured a beautiful town, complete w shopping time. We did it all! Thank you Monika! You were the best!!

  • Awesome

    Peter T,

    Oct 25, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Awesome tour. Martin was excellent as driver and guide. Loved every aspect of the tour. Particularly enjoyed the Dsiry farm and hearing the passion of the farmer. Views from the mountain and meal at the revolving restaurant (extra optional of own) was fantastic.

  • A MUST DO!!

    SinaraRegina M,

    Aug 8, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Martin was such a lovely and knowledgeable man. We absolutely loved the tour through the farm and the city of Appenzell not to mention all the delicious goodies we left with! The museum and the chocolate boutique were amazing as well.

  • Rather disjointed

    Brittany K,

    Jul 4, 2024

    - Viator

    3.00

    This tour felt very disjointed and a bit too long if I’m being honest. I was mostly interested in the dairy farm and cheese factory visit but was excited for the other stops. I did very much enjoy the dairy farm visit and found it informative. I also enjoyed the information provided from your guide Thomas! He was knowledgeable and forthcoming with information. He welcomed all my questions. After the cheese factory visit, I found the day to drag out a bit. First things, the lunch stop was late in the day falling close to 2pm. We had one option only and it was the restaurant at the mountain top stop. It was expensive and mediocre. After this, we were taken to multiple store fronts in the village of appenzell. I think it’s nice that samples were provided from the stops but honestly it felt awkward having 15 people hovering in small shops while the guide picked up the samples to pass around. I think the backend of the tour could be shortened to just a free time experience in Appenzell. Best to let people browse the lovely shops at their leisure instead of being led around like sheep for an hour. Major room for improvement on this tour but I do like the concept of it.

From CHF 256.41

4.40
146 reviews
Check availability

Related Experiences

Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

4.19
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

4.42
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

4.62
Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.63
Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

4.68
Last Minute Lindt Home of Chocolate Ticket

Last Minute Lindt Home of Chocolate Ticket

4.91
From Zurich Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Swiss Alps

From Zurich Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Swiss Alps

4.69
Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

4.50
Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

4.52
Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

4.16
Zurich Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Zurich Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

4.93
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

4.09

Operated by Best of Switzerland Tours

A product of Trip Social Group

Australia: Pavel Australia Pty Ltd

Việt Nam: Công ty TNHH Trip Social

top-50

Winner - HO CHI MINH INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM 2022.

Quick links

Destinations

Contact us

  • zalo
  • whatpsapp
  • messenger
Travelling effortlessly, together

© 2025 Trip Social Group. All rights reserved.

    Accepted Payment Methods

  • visa
  • visa
  • visa