Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

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Gruyeres and the famous Golden Express (from Geneva) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Set off and discover traditional produce while taking in Switzerland's landscapes on a full day combined coach and train trip from Geneva. Soak up the enchanting atmosphere at Gruyeres and admire the rolling hills and meadows as you descend the hills to Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva and the towering Alps. In between, you'll savor chocolate and cheese tastings to round out your full day trip.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Keytours (Switzerland)

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Train ride on the Panoramic Golden Express
Included: Driver guide
Included: Medieval village of Gruyeres
Included: Transport by coach
Included: Cheese Museum With Cheese Tasting
Included: Chocolate factory visit with tasting

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

KeyTours S.A.

5 min

Meet you Guide at Keytours Office
Lake Geneva

1 h 30 min

Enjoy a relaxing drive from Geneva into the heart of the Swiss countryside, travelling through picturesque landscapes, charming villages and rolling green hills towards the Gruyère region. As the city gives way to peaceful rural scenery, admire traditional Swiss chalets, lush pastures and beautiful views of the surrounding Pre-Alps.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey to Maison Cailler in Broc, Switzerland’s famous chocolate factory, where a delicious discovery awaits. This scenic drive offers a wonderful glimpse of authentic Switzerland before you step into the irresistible world of Swiss chocolate.
Maison Cailler

1 h 30 min Admission included

Treat yourself to a delicious experience at Maison Cailler, one of Switzerland’s most famous chocolate factories! Discover the fascinating history of chocolate, from the ancient origins of cocoa to the secrets behind Switzerland’s world-renowned chocolate-making tradition.

Follow an immersive journey through the chocolate-making process, explore the aromas and ingredients that give Cailler chocolate its distinctive flavour, and learn how generations of expertise have shaped this iconic Swiss brand.

Of course, the highlight is the chocolate tasting! Delight your senses with a tempting selection of delicious chocolates and savour the authentic taste of Switzerland’s sweetest speciality.

A must-visit experience for chocolate lovers of all ages!
La Maison du Gruyere

one hour Admission included

Stop at a cheese factory to know more about the Gruyères cheese: Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies.

Taste our national fondue!
Gruyeres

one hour

Step into a postcard-perfect setting as you explore Gruyères, one of Switzerland’s most charming medieval villages, nestled in the heart of the Pre-Alps. Wander along its cobbled streets, admire the traditional houses and beautifully preserved architecture, and soak up the authentic Swiss atmosphere.

At the heart of the village, discover the picturesque main square, lined with inviting cafés, local boutiques and traditional restaurants where you can sample regional specialities, including the famous Gruyère cheese.

Take in the beautiful views of the surrounding green pastures and Alpine peaks, or admire the impressive Gruyères Castle overlooking the village (visit optional, at your own expense unless included).
GoldenPass MOB

55 min Admission included

Enjoy a scenic ride aboard the famous GoldenPass train, travelling from Montbovon to Montreux through some of Switzerland’s most beautiful landscapes. Sit back and relax as the train winds its way from the peaceful Alpine countryside towards the shores of Lake Geneva.

Along the journey, admire traditional Swiss chalets, rolling green pastures, charming villages and spectacular mountain scenery. Watch the landscape gradually transform as you descend from the Pre-Alps towards the Swiss Riviera, with increasingly impressive views of Lake Geneva.

This picturesque train journey offers a wonderful taste of Switzerland’s railway heritage and natural beauty, combining authentic Alpine charm with breathtaking panoramic scenery.
Geneva

1 h 30 min

Return to Geneva full of memories

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please come around 8.00am to the bus station for the departure at 08.15am.

Your bus will be on the bus station with a sign mentionned the tour on the windshield.

Otherwise, the agency Keytours is just in front of the bus station, please come into it to ask for some information.

End point

Please come around 8.00am to the bus station for the departure at 08.15am.

Your bus will be on the bus station with a sign mentionned the tour on the windshield.

Otherwise, the agency Keytours is just in front of the bus station, please come into it to ask for some information.

Pickup points

ibis Styles Geneve Palexpo Aeroport Hotel
Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport By IHG
Nash Suites Hotel
NH Geneva Airport
Nash Airport Hotel
Movenpick Hotel Geneva
Ibis Budget Geneve Aeroport
ibis Geneve Centre Nations
Crowne Plaza Geneva By IHG
Novotel Suites Geneve Aeroport
Intercontinental Geneve By IHG

and one more pickup point

Our pick-up services are limited to hotels within the airport area. Please be ready between 7h40 and 7h50 to the parking of your hotel, the driver has different pick-ups and will come in the laps of time. The bus will have the name Swisstours on it. Please verify your pick-up confirmation or reach out to us if you need assistance.