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 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
What‘s Included
Tasting of a variety of Swiss Cheeses
Cheese expert
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Swiss Cheese Tasting Experience | Basel
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pastry, chocolate and cheese Tasting Tour in Basel
348semirab,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Gina, was fantastic! We walked the city while sampling pastries, cheese and chocolate varietals. It was a wonderful experience! Gina spoke perfect English and taught us a lot about history. Great value! Highly recommend!
Educational and tastey!
charski88,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful cheese tasting with lots of variety, friendly conversations, and a very knowledgeable host/owner. Would recommend to everyone.
Really tasty
sabatini9191,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really Great. The cheese was so Tasty and he explained it so well. You should try it when You are in basel. Thank You 😊
Best tastings I've had!
SimplyKev,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This place is amazing! I highly recommend to every cheese monger and chocolate lover. I certainly enjoyed every bite, every word and every step! I didn't have lunch before going and I was glad; the portions were plentiful.
Great.
Wander09738975693,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant experience Lovely explanation highly recommended delicious cheeses to taste a man if patience Chocolate is also recommended. Maintains cleanliness and order working gloves constantly changing and more Highly recommended
Yummy!
haileyc167,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a nice experience. The owner is super knowledgeable and super kind! The cheese was amazing and they also have great chocolate
Fab
BelindaT 13,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience. Fantastic hosts with fabulous knowledge. Recommend you buy some wine to pair with the various cheese
Say CHEESE!!
Voyage43343862181,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely interesting visit. A must if you want to understand the art of making and tasting cheese and chocolate. The man loves his job and the lady is is so friendly and kind. You can purchase products from the shop.
An enjoyable experience.
lourdesd939,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Getting acquainted with Swiss cheeses was an enjoyable experience and would have been perfect if not for the long wait and the limited space to fit a group of 16.
Cheese tasting!
D5016HXclaires,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and engaging, tried some cheeses that we wouldn’t have usually gone for and really enjoyed them, loved hearing about the seasonal cheeses.
From CHF 16.00
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