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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

About this activity

Discover the flavours and charm of Switzerland on a day trip from Geneva to Gruyères! Travel through the beautiful Swiss countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, traditional villages and stunning Alpine scenery.

Begin with a visit to **Maison Cailler**, one of Switzerland’s most famous chocolate factories. Discover the secrets of Swiss chocolate-making, learn about its fascinating history and enjoy a delicious chocolate tasting.

Continue to the picturesque medieval village of **Gruyères**, where cobbled streets, historic buildings and breathtaking mountain views create a true Swiss postcard setting. Explore the village at your own pace and visit **La Maison du Gruyère**, the traditional cheese dairy, to discover how the famous Gruyère AOP cheese is made and learn about local cheesemaking traditions.

From chocolate delights to world-famous cheese and authentic Alpine charm, this excursion offers a delicious taste of Switzerland’s culinary heritage and countryside.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 40 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Keytours (Switzerland)

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

What is included

Included

  • Included: Free time for lunch in the medieval village of Gruyères
  • Included: Visit of Chocolate Factory and Tasting
  • Included: Visit of Gruyère Cheese Museum
  • Included: Driver Guide
  • Included: Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not included: panoramic train

Itinerary

  1. KeyTours S.A.

    5 min

    Meet your guide at Keytours Office

  2. Lake Geneva

    Passing by

    Enjoy the view on the Lake during the road trip

  3. Maison Cailler

    one hour Admission included

    Succumb to the swiss flavors. The perfect excursion for the greedy! Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can. Then on your way to Gruyères, enjoy Swiss countryside taking a great big breath of fresh air. Be charmed by the real Switzerland, its green fields, its cows and Mountains.

  4. La Maison du Gruyere

    30 min Admission included

    Discover the secret of the cheese making

  5. Gruyeres Castle

    3 hours Admission not included

    spend some free time in Gruyères strolling the middle age village. At the foot of the pre-Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture, the town has given its name to the area and to its delicious cheese. Come and explore a little town that’s been unaffected by the passage of time.

  6. HR Giger Museum

    45 min Admission not included

    take advantage of your free time falling in the univers of Giger and the famous movie "Alien"

  7. Gruyere Traditions

    10 min Admission not included

    Stroll into the charming street of the medieval village of Gruyères and step into the Swiss traditions

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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

and 3 more pickup points

We will pick you 30 minute before the bus station with a swisstours van

We only pick up from the airport area in hotels. We do not pick up from airbnb

If you stay in the city center, you need to come to the bus station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • (KTG352) - Medieval Village

    (KTG352) - Medieval village: Discover the medieval village of Gruyères and visit the chocolate factory.

    Pickup included

  • (KTG351) - Gold Tour

    Panoramic Train: Take a journey in the Golden Panoramic Train (MOB) and enjoy the views in this unique ride.

    Tasting with fondue: At the Gruyères cheese factory enjoy some tasting including their famous fondue.

    (KTG351) - Gold Tour

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 129 reviews
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Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva

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