Gruyères Castle, Cheese and Chocolate Van private from Montreux

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About this activity

From Montreux, board a Mercedes V-Class 2025 for a day of discovery in the heart of the Gruyère.

Your driver, available in French and English, will take you to the best places in the area and share anecdotes along the way.

The day begins at the Maison du Gruyère, where the artisanal making of PDO cheese takes place live.

Then head to the medieval city of Gruyère: ramparts, cobbled streets and breathtaking views of the Moléson.

The Château de Gruyères is autonomous thanks to the included audio guide. At the end of the day, head to Maison Cailler in Broc for an immersion in the history of Swiss chocolate and a well-deserved tasting.

At each step, your driver drops you off and remains available nearby, he does not enter monuments or visiting spaces.

You can enjoy your free time exploring each place at your own pace, without constraints.

A full day, at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, French
Operated by: HelvGo

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Admission fees: Entrance ticket Included on all attractions
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Private transportation: Mercedes V-Class 2025

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses / local purchases

Itinerary

La Maison du Gruyere

45 min Admission included

At the foot of the city, the Maison du Gruyère invites you to discover first-hand the artisanal manufacture of PDO cheese, a know-how passed down since the 15th century. Observation from the visitors' gallery, interactive exhibition and shop of local products. Duration: about 45 minutes.
Cite Medievale de Gruyeres

2 hours

Medieval city of Gruyères

Perched on its rocky outcrop, the medieval city of Gruyères plunges you into more than 800 years of history. Cobblestone streets, ramparts, fountains and panoramic views of the Moléson: your local Driver-Guide introduces you to the secrets and legends of this timeless village. Duration: about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Gruyeres Castle

one hour Admission included

Castle of Gruyères

A medieval jewel overlooking the Sarine Valley, the Château de Gruyères houses richly decorated rooms, a garden and temporary exhibitions. Explore at your own pace with the included audio guide, available in 12 languages. Duration: about 1 hour.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

Founded in 1898, Maison Cailler is one of the oldest chocolate factories in Switzerland. Sensory immersion in the history of Swiss chocolate, from cocoa bean to tasting. Duration: about 1 hour.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior
Hotel Parc et Lac
Tralala Hotel Montreux
Golf-Hotel Rene Capt
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
Hotel de la Rouvenaz
Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac
Mona - Montreux
J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux
Hotel Splendid
Hotel Bon-Port

and one more pickup point

Your escort driver will contact you the day before to confirm the exact pick-up time and location in Montreux. Please indicate your desired Inn or meeting point at the time of Reservation.