Swiss Alps Tour: Cheese, Chocolate & Views

Embark on a private autumn day trip in Zurich and immerse yourself in Swiss culture and cuisine. Indulge in a chocolate tasting, visit a cheese factory, hike through the winter landscape, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps from Säntis Mountain.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chocolarium – the Happiness Factory by Munz and Minor - Enjoy an engaging factory tour. Enter this thrilling and genuine chocolate fantasy realm and discover the process behind this Swiss treat. Observe the chocolate production, meet the show confectioner, and, of course, taste the delectable chocolate. In the factory outlet store, you can…
What's Included
  • Personal Swiss Tour Guide
  • Aerial cable car to mountain Säntis (from May until Nov. 2026 to Kronberg, Ebenalp or Hoher Kasten)
  • Private-Luxury Tour
  • 1 bottled water per person
  • Chocolarium Tour and chocolate tasting included
  • Private transportation throughout the day with Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Appenzeller Cheese factory Tour including museum and cheese tasting
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Any private expenses
Additional Information

Experience an exclusive guided day trip near Zurich, available throughout the year.
Explore Switzerland’s picturesque landscapes, traditional cheese-making, Swiss chocolate, and stunning mountain vistas with private hotel pick-up and a dedicated local guide.
Visit the Chocolarium chocolate factory and indulge in a one-hour sweet journey through the…

Location
Chocolarium – die Glücksfabrik von Munz und Minor
Toggenburgerstrasse
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Climber610858
Jan 8, 2026
Awesome Experience - Marin was an outstanding tour guide. He was extremely thorough, professional, and detail-oriented throughout the entire tour. His explanations were clear and informative, and it was obvious he had a deep knowledge of the area and its history. Marin took great care to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everyone felt comfortable and engaged. He shared interesting insights, pointed out details we would have otherwise missed, and was very patient and approachable. His passion and pride in his work truly elevated the experience. I would highly recommend Marin to anyone looking for a well-organized, informative, and high-quality tour.
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Tara_s
Jan 5, 2026
Day in the Swiss Countryside - The tour was amazing! Martin was very friendly and took us through the tours and took pictures for us ! 10/10 stars ! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience all that the Swiss countryside has to offer .
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Alyssawz8212og
Dec 21, 2025
Chocolate, cheese, & mountain tour - We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Martin, was so knowledgeable and friendly! He went above and beyond our expectations for this tour!
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Nick
Dec 3, 2025
A must do excursion!!! - Martin is a one of a kind in this industry. So informative, patient, and allows you to do things at your pace and never feel rushed. This experience is a MUST DO if you are in the area. It is a full day excursion with some driving, but the sites during the drive are breath taking! And then the Chocolate factory and Cheese factory experiences were exceptional.....AND TASTY :). Plenty of time to taste and buy some souvenirs. And then we had the best weather and views to ride up to the mountain top for even more spectacular views! Just amazing! Overall, PLEASE choose this excursion. It is worth your time and money to have this one of a kind experience. Thank you Martin!!!
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Laurelyn_p
Sep 8, 2025
Great day out of Zurich... - Great day out of Zurich to visit the beauty of Switzerland. Exceeded my expectations. Our driver, Martin, was very accommodating and friendly. He accommodated my Mother’s slower pace and we were able to see so much and the 8000 foot view with lunch at the top of the gondola was amazing! The drive through the countryside and farms was lovely. The cheese and chocolate factories were self guided tours.
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Sally_d
Apr 11, 2025
Wonderful tour & EXCELLENT guide - What an amazing day of all things Swiss! Chocolate, cheese, Swiss Alps, churches, villages, shopping and eating traditional Swiss food. Martin, our private guide (trip pilot) was awesome!! He had us laughing, learning and enjoying our day in the Zurich area!! We highly recommend him and the tour 😊
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Peter_o
Apr 2, 2025
Well worth it! - Excellent insights on chocolate and cheese. Then visiting small towns and finally Mountain Santis which was magnificent and inspiring. Martin did a fantastic job showing and sharing with us the Swiss culture.
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Anne_w
Nov 3, 2024
Delightful Zurich day! - We enjoyed a perfect day with our guide Martin! We learned so much about Swiss culture and history along the way as we traveled from experience to experience. The day was the perfect combination of local culture, amazing food, and the beautiful outdoor experience at Mt Santis. Martin was very professional and most personable, easily adjusting to our style and desired experiences. Highly recommend this tour with Martin!
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Pathfinder772680
Oct 29, 2024
Gorgeous and Relaxing - This trip met all of our (high) expectations. At our own pace, we were driven around a gorgeous part of the country. Our driver was flexible to allow us as little or as much time as we preferred in different places, like a longer lunch but a shorter time at the gondola (which was partially clouded over). After a somewhat disappointing river cruise, the service and the pace was a breath of fresh air and our favorite place of 5 countries visited. This was pricey but worth every penny.
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Orlando_c
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent Tour Guide. Not personalized chocolate or cheese tours - Martin, our tour guide was excellent. He gave us a lot of information about the region and swiss culture. He drove us safely and professionally through the winding and hilly roads. The appenzeller tows is super cute and you can buy good quality cheeses and liquors from the region. The main reason for giving this tour an average qualification is because the chocolate and cheese tours are self guided, especially the cheese tour is super disappointed. You go and watch son videos and see the factory through a crystal wall. No one explain you anything. Not even what are the type of cheeses that you are going to taste in the sample tasting. I don’t think that the price you are paying for the tour which is about 1000 USD is consistent with the experience. If you want to watch a video you go to youtube. This experience must be improved.
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From $412
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).