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Private Swiss Cheese & Chocolate Experience with Local Host

By G-express tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €890 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the flavours of Switzerland on this fully private day tour to the charming region of Gruyères. Designed for travellers who value comfort and flexibility, this experience is hosted exclusively for you by a local guide.

Visit the renowned Gruyère cheese factory to learn how Switzerland’s iconic AOP cheese is crafted, then enjoy authentic Alpine flavours — including traditional fondue inspired by master cheesemakers such as Damien Raemy of Fribourg, a world champion in Swiss cheese.

Continue to the famous Cailler chocolate factory for an immersive tasting experience, then explore the medieval village of Gruyères and its hilltop castle overlooking the valley.

With private door-to-door transport from Geneva, enjoy a relaxed pace without crowds — a seamless blend of gastronomy, history, and alpine beauty, tailored entirely to you.

Activity location

  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    • 1091, Grandvaux, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    • 1091, Grandvaux, Switzerland

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Private Day Trip to Gruyere
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€1,310.00 x 1 Traveller€1,310.00
Total
Price is €1,310.00
Until Wed, 1 Apr
Private Day Trip to Gruyere
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:45
Price details
€890.00 x 1 Traveller€890.00
Total
Price is €890.00
Until Wed, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Gruyére castle from 13€ / person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned Transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets for the tours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to the Cheese factory from 8€ / person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17€ / person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Child seats or booster seats on request
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Availability of this product will be confirmed manually.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Geneva (Pass by)

Enjoy convenient pickup directly from your selected hotel or accommodation in Geneva at the scheduled departure time.

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

  • 1h 30m
Scenic Journey from Geneva to Gruyères Travel through some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking landscapes as you leave Geneva behind. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva, with sweeping views of the French Alps reflected in the water, before passing through the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Lavaux. Continue along the Riviera towns of Vevey and Montreux, known for their elegance and lakeside charm, before ascending towards the green rolling hills of the Canton of Fribourg, home of the legendary Gruyère cheese. A scenic introduction to the heart of Swiss countryside.

La Maison du Gruyère

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arriving to La Maison du Gruyère, the birthplace of Switzerland’s most iconic cheese. Discover how authentic Gruyère AOP is crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations, from fresh Alpine milk to carefully aged wheels stored to perfection. Learn what makes the region’s milk so exceptional — shaped by mountain pastures, seasonal grazing, and strict quality standards. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Gruyère at different stages of maturation, experiencing how texture and flavour evolve over time.

Cite Medievale de Gruyeres

  • 1h
For lunch, savour a traditional Swiss fondue moitié-moitié prepared according to the standards perfected by Damien Raemy, world champion and master cheesemaker from Fribourg. Crafted from exceptional regional cheeses, this iconic Alpine dish captures the true essence of Swiss gastronomy best enjoyed with panoramic views over the valley below.

Gruyeres Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step back in time with a visit to the 800-year-old Gruyères Castle and its beautifully preserved medieval village. Wander along cobbled streets, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and take in sweeping views of the surrounding Alps as the gentle sound of cowbells echoes across the valley. Within the village, you may also visit the HR Giger Museum, dedicated to the visionary artist behind the Alien films. For the curious minds who loves art, visit the one and only exhibition of HR Giger, the creator of the Alien films. At the end of the tour, you can get comfortable in our spacious seats, and take a nap while we are heading back to your hotel!

Maison Cailler

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brand and one of the country’s most beloved producers. The immersive museum experience takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate from its origins in ancient Mesoamerica to the refinement of Swiss chocolate-making traditions. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind Cailler’s creations before entering the tasting room, where you can sample a variety of freshly crafted chocolates. A rich and indulgent experience that delights both devoted chocolate enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.

Geneva

  • 1h 30m
Comfortable Return to Geneva Relax on the scenic drive back to Geneva as you unwind after a full day of Swiss flavours and alpine beauty. Upon arrival, enjoy convenient drop-off directly at your hotel or accommodation, concluding your experience comfortably and stress-free.

Location

Activity location

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    Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    • 1091, Grandvaux, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    • 1091, Grandvaux, Switzerland

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