Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Overview
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35 minutes
Mobile ticket
Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a cheese sommelier to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged cheese of Switzerland's iconic regions. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of cheese, free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tasting of a variety of Swiss Cheeses
Cheese expert
What To Expect
You will learn the process of Swiss cheese and what makes Swiss cheese the best in the world. You will also taste a variety of cheeses, up to 6. Your cheese expert will explain the process and what makes Swiss cows so happy
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Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful local cheese and chocolate tasting
JudyConsomer,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The owner, Jonas, had a story for every cheese with its flavor, history and production. All the cheeses were delicious and only available in the Basel area. His chocolate tastings were balanced, delicious and offered many flavors. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Great cheese tasting
M1759YTpatriciad,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible! Such a cool experience. Very enjoyable. The explanations of the processes were so insightful. Would recommend!
Delightful cheese and chocolate experience
Christopher C,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cheese and chocolate tasting that was extraordinary. I can not even tell you the cheeses we tasted but each one delicious. From soft and creamy to hard and buttery. Each one different in its own way. The last cheese we tasted was a chili cheese that explodes in your mouth with flavor. Next was chocolate locally made. Soft mild flavors that just melted in our mouths. Egg shaped liquor flavored chocolates the blew us away. My personal favorite was the whiskey blend. Just enough whiskey to know it's blended into the chocolate but not overwhelming. Both the cheese and chocolate tasting are a must.
Wondering cheese tasting experience
F2695BJloriw,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with friends and had a wonderful time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about cheese and was entertaining. It was informative and fun and we tasted some wonderful cheeses from around Switzerland. Highly recommend this cheese tasting experience. You will not be disappointed!
John knows his Swiss Cheese!
Becky L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s only about 30 minutes, but it’s very informative. John explained the different regions where the cheeses we tasted came from and told us about the different farmers and a bit of the process. We also had the opportunity to purchase some of the yummy cheeses we tasted. John answered questions from the group and did a great job. Highly recommend!
Cheesy Gouda Time
Trek46216143194,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cheese tasting was a nice experience. Jean, my cheese tour guide, gave a wonderful presentation on the history of the different cheese regions in Switzerland. The background to the cheese paired nicely with the cheeses themselves. I would recommend for anyone curious about cheese in Switzerland. Jean was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Cheese greetings!
Savannah K,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was very informative and delicious. You learned something about every cheese you tasted. Mine liked the Vacherin and I liked the Alps Gruyère. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you so much!
Nice experience
sandai2022,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tasting experience, interesting history about the different types of cheeses . I can definitely recommend it to everyone interested in cheese
Delicious
524marcelaq,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cheese and enjoy the explanation!!! It is a quick and simple test of some cheeses, with the explanation of different places in Switzerland
Awesome , Must Do Cheese Tasting!!
macias mm,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jean was Awesome! Very informative, great energy , and overall a very nice way to taste some of Switzerlands delicious cheeses!!
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