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Chocolate and Cheese Tours: the 15 Best Worldwide

26 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Switzerland invented this pairing as a day out and the rest of the world followed. The 15 below cover the dairy-and-factory combinations, the Alpine transfers and how long you actually spend at each stop.

Porto: Cálem Cellar with Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine Tasting - Starting with the Douro and the Port-making process
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Porto: Cálem Cellar with Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine Tasting

1.Cálem Cellar with Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 1 hour · from $53Our pick

Visit Cálem Cellars with a live guide, explore the interactive museum, and taste Late Bottle Vintage, Vintage, and 20-year tawny Port with cheese, chocolate, crackers, and jam. The hour-long visit is offered in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. Guides such as Matthew and Anna have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Because we were there on a cold, rainy day we were the only people on the English tour so it was like a private tour for us! Matthew our guide was very informative and entertaining. Would recommend if you are interested in learning about the history and manufacturing of port wine. The tasting was a good way to compare the different varieties you just learned about.”

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Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates - Bellevue, breakfast, and Zurich street food
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Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates

2.Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours walking from Bellevue to Paradeplatz, tasting Swiss favorites such as Bircher muesli, rosti, fondue bites, cheese, chocolate, wine, gin, and schnaps. Guides including Toni, Jolita, Ioanna, and Shaun add stories about Zurich’s churches, banking, and food traditions. The group is limited to 12.

“This was a great tour, actually the best food we had while in Switzerland. The guide made it very interesting! Highly recommend!”

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Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese - The coach ride through Lake Geneva country
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Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

3.Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $305

Spend 10 hours touring Switzerland’s best-known food stops and mountain towns. Ride by coach from Geneva to Maison Cailler in Broc, sample chocolate, visit La Maison du Gruyère, taste fondue, explore medieval Gruyères, then take the GoldenPass train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are praised for clear instructions and humor.

“Great day out, Roger was fabulous - great historian and valuable information! Caillers chocolatier was divine, loved the fondue but the restaurant and medical town it was jam packed due to a cheese festival! that said i never felt rushed and i thoroughly enjoyed my day out”

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From Zurich: Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell - Maestrani’s Chocolarium: one hour of chocolate fun
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From Zurich: Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell

4.Chocolate and Cheese Tour in Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 224 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $102

Travel from Zurich by comfortable air-conditioned coach to Maestrani’s Chocolarium and the Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You’ll explore chocolate exhibits, sample sweets, taste cheese, and spend about an hour in Appenzell or St. Gallen. The English-speaking driver handles the day, though the factory visits are self-guided.

“It was fine I liked Appenzell . The driver guide was okay but didn’t speak to us guests as we left Appenzell at all.”

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Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip - Maestrani’s Chocolarium turns chocolate into a museum visit
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Zurich: Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

5.Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $141

From Zurich, you’ll visit Rhine Falls, Maestrani’s Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and Appenzell village in one 12-hour day. English-speaking driver-guides such as Tony, Alex, and Terri have helped make the long coach rides enjoyable. Expect self-guided stops, chocolate and cheese tastings, free time in Appenzell, and an optional Rhine Falls boat ride.

“A perfect activity for a rainy or sunny day! Our tour guide Toni was so helpful and kind, we had the best day! You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck. The bus is very nice and since the day is long I recommend bringing a portable charger! Highly recommend !”

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Basel: Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour - Basel Minster and the old city
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Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

6.Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Spend about three hours walking Basel’s Old Town with a local guide such as Gina or Jean. Taste seasonal market produce, Swiss cheeses, chocolate, and a traditional spice biscuit while seeing Basel Minster, the Town Hall, and Tinguely Fountain. Expect an educational tasting tour rather than a full meal, with some standing and walking.

“Jean was a terrific guide! I food was plenty! I saw some earlier reviews that complained about small portions but that is not the case now. I am so full!!! The cheese and chocolate so excellent. Don't pick the cheese danish though if you are expecting something sweet it is quite salty!!! Loved it. Walked 2 miles on a beautiful day though the city so delightful.”

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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château - Starting with Swiss chocolate near the station
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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

7.Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $198

Start near Lucerne’s train station at 1 pm for five Swiss chocolate samples, three Alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine. Walk Chapel Bridge, see the Water Tower, and ride an elevator to Lucerne Castle for alpine views. Guides including Luis, Sarah, and Laszlo lead small groups of up to eight. Add a one-hour lake cruise if you wish.

“A wonderful way to see Lucerne. The tour is not long but packed with interesting information and delicious chocolate and wine. Our tour guide Elena was amazing.”

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From Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories - Leaving Geneva from Place Dorcière
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From Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories

8.Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 154 reviews · 8.5 - 10 hours · from $200

Travel from Geneva to Maison Cailler, La Maison du Gruyère, and the medieval village of Gruyères by coach. Taste Swiss chocolate and cheese, enjoy free time for lunch and sightseeing, and add a GoldenPass Panoramic train ride from Montbovon between May and October. English-speaking guides such as Roger, Babis, and Aristotle have earned praise for lively commentary.

“It was wonderful! Our tour guide Bobbis was so kind and helpful, and we got to explore so much.”

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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate - The spirits stop adds a welcome change
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

9.Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Spend about eight hours visiting three to four boutique Hunter Valley cellar doors, with three wine tastings, a spirits tasting, local cheese, chocolate, and optional craft beer. Air-conditioned transport, winery transfers, and pickup from Hunter Valley accommodation are included. Guides such as Grant, Des, and Suzanne keep the day relaxed and social.

“I visited hunter valley for the first time with my partner this weekend The tour was perfect! Des the driver was a lovely guy, made us feel comfortable from the start! Plenty of time at each place. Lunch was beautiful and such a beautiful setting too! Overall great day!!”

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Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train - Maison Cailler: chocolate with a polished presentation
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Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train

10.Gruyères Tour with Chocolate, Cheese & Golden Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · 10 hours · from $297

Spend 10 hours traveling from Geneva to Maison Cailler, Maison du Gruyère, and the medieval village of Gruyères, then ride a panoramic train toward Montreux. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing, transport, tastings, and transfers. Guides such as Roger, Amin, and Maria have been praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“Great day trip with Roger, excellent guide, really knowledgeable and a great dry sense of humour. The trip was superbly organised and worked like clockwork with David the driver and Roger making it really easy for us. We ate lots of chocolate and cheese, saw the amazing Gruyeres village and finished with the beautiful train journey down to Montreux.”

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Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour - Mount Pleasant Wines adds old-school wine character
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Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

11.Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $157

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am for a full day in the Hunter Valley, with tastings at Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant Wines, a two-course lunch at voco Kirkton Park, and stops for chocolate and cheese. Guides such as Stephen, Yan, and Alfie have been praised for friendly service and clear commentary, though some stops can feel rushed.

“Richtig guter Guide/Fahrer (Yan). Richtig gute Tour. Hervorragender Wein. Tolle Landschaft. Mittagessen war auch gut. Geht nicht besser.”

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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva - Maison Cailler and the generous chocolate tasting
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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

12.Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from Geneva by air-conditioned coach to Maison Cailler, La Maison du Gruyère, and the medieval village of Gruyères. You will sample chocolate, learn how cheese is made, and have free time for lunch, the castle, and the HR Giger Museum. Guides such as Roger and Normunds are known for humor and clear local stories.

“We had fun taking this tour of Gruyere Chocolate and Cheese factories. Our guide, Normunds, was excellent. He has a great sense of humor and took good care of us. The bus seats are a little to tightly packed for my liking, but since it’s a relatively short drive it was manageable. Delicious chocolate samples convinced me to buy some in the gift shop. Both the chocolate and the cheese tours were interesting and educational.”

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Zurich: Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates - Sausage, sauerkraut, and the flavor of Zurich
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Zurich: Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates

13.Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $154

Spend 3.5 hours walking Zurich’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Toni, Ioanna, Jolita or Shawn. You’ll make 8 or more food and drink stops, from Bircher muesli and sausage with sauerkraut to Swiss cheese, rösti, fondue, schnaps, gin and chocolate. Come hungry, wear good shoes and bring an umbrella if rain is likely.

“Toni was awesome she really made the tour so good. We had a great group of people in our group which helped as well. Definitely recommending to anyone that goes to Zurich and hopefully they will be lucky enough to get Toni as their guide. Love the cheese shop experience and the shop owner was also another great addition to the tour. 10 out of 10”

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Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau - Walking beside the Reuss River
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Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau

14.Lucerne CH Tour: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Chateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $193

Meet your guide at Lucerne’s train station for a small-group walk through the Old Town, with five Swiss chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, and wine. You’ll see Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Lucerne Castle by scenic lift. Add the one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise for mountain views and an onboard audio guide.

“Our tour guide Luis was fantastic! He was so kind and had so many interesting things to tell us about Lucerne! We really enjoyed the amount of cheese, chocolate, and wine we got to try on this tour!”

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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva - Maison du Gruyère and the taste of the cheese
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Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

15.Gruyère Cheese and Chocolate Tasting Day Trip from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $325

Travel from Geneva in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with guide Gabor, stopping at Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, the medieval village, and Maison Cailler. You get cheese and chocolate samples, free time for lunch and HR Giger’s museum, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in central Geneva.

“Minus the flat tire that delayed our trip, the experience was decent though rushed since museums closed at 4-5pm and it takes an hour plus to arrive. We were caught in traffic on the way back and missed our dinner reservations. It was nice to see the country side, but I’m not sure I would recommend to a colleague.”

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