The Top 7 Cheese Farm Visits in Switzerland

1.Rhine Falls, Chocolate & Cheese Factory Day Trip

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

Travel from Zurich to Rhine Falls, Maestrani’s Chocolarium, Appenzeller Schaukäserei, and Appenzell village in one long day. Expect self-guided visits, Swiss chocolate and cheese tasting, free time in Appenzell, and an English-speaking driver-guide such as Tony or Alex. A boat cruise at the falls is available for an extra charge.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. The guides were very engaged and eager to give us all a good time. Thank you!”

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2.Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $233

Spend 11 hours traveling from Zurich to Appenzell in a small group of up to 15. Visit a working Swiss farm, taste Appenzeller cheese and artisan chocolate, ride the cable car to Hoher Kasten, and walk Appenzell’s painted wooden streets. Guides such as Konrad, Martin, Gallus, and Tomas lead the day in English.

“Tudo foi muito bom, exceto a degustação de queijo, veio muito pouco no prato para compartilhar em 4 pessoas. O ideal seria cada pessoa receber um prato.”

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3.Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Zurich to Rhine Falls, then return to the city before continuing to Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You get entry tickets, a driver-guide, tastings, countryside views, and free time in Appenzell. The boat ride at Rhine Falls costs extra, and the full day can run 10 to 11 hours.

“Really helpful and cheerful guide cum driver! Appenzell is a must go destination, especially the old town. The chocolate factory has really interesting exhibition and free samples of chocolates! The cheese factory sells really great tasting cheese and they are really cheap!!!”

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4.Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $318Top rated

Travel by train from Bern to Gruyères and Broc with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Christoph, or Roland. Tour La Maison du Gruyère, explore the medieval village at your own pace, then visit Maison Cailler for chocolate tastings. The small group, capped at six, leaves room for personal help and free time.

“Local flavors, beautiful area, great scenery and history. Tour company is marvelous, helpful, adds true local knowledge and isn't some large non local firm. Thank you Mike!”

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5.Private Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate & Cheese Factory from Geneva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $629

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private group traveling from Geneva to Maison Cailler, La Maison du Gruyère, and the medieval village of Gruyères. Your driver-guide handles the road and timing, while optional inclusions cover factory entry, tastings, and a private guide. Guides have included David, Normunds, Zed, Babis, and Maria.

“As a mother and daughter traveling solo to Switzerland, we so appreciated our private tour with Normands, who gave us an intellectual and entertaining appraisal of Swiss culture, as well as many interesting points of fact regarding Gruyère. We were treated like near-royalty at every stop, and so enjoyed not having to “think on our feet,” but only to sit back and enjoy the journey. Note: you will Not be hungry after this trip!”

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6.Zurich Open Top Bus, Chocolate and Cheese Factory Tour Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 12 reviews · from $125Best value

See Zurich from an open-top bus, then ride into northeastern Switzerland for the Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You’ll have free time in Appenzell and a short stop in St. Gallen on the adjusted seasonal route. The day lasts about 8 to 9 hours, with transport, entry fees, and a driver-guide included.

“Thanasis was a delightful, entertaining and obliging guide for our chocolate and cheese tour. He made the day engaging and memorable for us. The tour was well organised and there was a good balance between the travel time on the bus and time to visit the sites. Would highly recommend Swiss tours!”

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7.Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 7h 30m · from $324

Travel from Bern with an English, French, or German-speaking guide, including Mike on several departures, to La Maison du Gruyère, Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler. You get cheese and chocolate tastings, free time in the village, and a small group limited to six people.

“Amazing day trip to Gruyère! Mike shared lots of history and fun facts throughout the day. Everything was well planned out with tours and allowed for independent time to explore. He took us to great scenic spots and really tailored the day to the 3 of us who happened to be on the tour that day. Highly recommend this for a fun day of touring Gruyère.”

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