Day Trips

From Zurich: Gruyères Castle, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Private Tour

- See Switzerland's cheese, chocolate, and castle scenery in a single day while private air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi handles every drive. - An expert guide shares local stories in English, Spanish, or Portuguese as your cheese and chocolate factory tickets and Gruyères Castle entry are organized. - At La Maison Gruyères, watch cheesemakers at work, trace stages from fresh milk to storage rooms, and see how this specialty influences local life. - Continue to Maison Cailler for an immersive chocolate journey, where you explore cocoa's story, tour production areas, and make your own truffles.

- Private transportation- Cheese and Cailler factory entry tickets- Gruyères Castle entry ticket- Guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese- Air-conditioned vehicle and Wi-Fi on board- Bottled water

Lunch, including raclette or fondue

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience the essence of Swiss cuisine and culture on this exclusive full-day tour, complete with a luxury transportation from your Zurich hotel for a seamless journey. Dive deep into the world of Swiss cheese at La Maison Gruyères, explore the historic Gruyères Castle, and indulge your taste buds at Maison Cailler, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own truffle selection, adding a personal touch to your Swiss culinary adventure.

What to bring

Voucher: Bring your booking confirmation so your guide can provide your entry tickets on-site.

Child equipment: Request an infant seat in advance if you are traveling with a baby.

Accessibility

Mobility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Strollers: This tour is not suitable for strollers.

Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.

Infants: Infants must use an infant seat and are not allowed to sit on laps.

Additional information

Guide languages: Your in-person guide can lead the tour in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

Tickets: The tour guide will hand you the cheese factory and Maison Cailler tickets at the venues.

Pickup: Pickup is available from different cities upon request.

Pickup: Pickup from different cities is available on request, subject to confirmation.

Transport links: Public transportation is available near the departure or return point.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

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