Private Gruyères Tour: Castle, Cheese & Chocolate from Geneva

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

When you think of Switzerland, you picture beautiful landscapes between lakes and mountains, charming villages, cheese and chocolate. This tour brings all these elements together in one day, with the comfort of private transportation.

Departing from Geneva, the Pays de Gex or Nyon and its surrounding areas, your private driver will accompany you throughout the day and share information about the places you pass through and visit, in French or English.

The journey to Gruyères offers beautiful views of Lake Geneva, the Jura, the Alps and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux.

In Gruyères, visit the Gruyère cheese factory with an audio guide and cheese tasting, wander through the medieval village and discover its castle. The day continues at the Cailler chocolate factory with an audio-guided visit and unlimited tastings.

Each stop is carefully timed to minimize waiting, crowds and traffic, while allowing you free time to explore Gruyères at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Polish, Turkish
Written guide: German, English, French
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Privelys

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Booster seat
Included: Chocolate treats on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Lake Geneva

Passing by

Admire beautiful views of Lake Geneva, the Jura and the Alps along the way, from the highway.
Corniche Lavaux Vineyards

Passing by

Enjoy spectacular views of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretching across the hillsides overlooking the lake.
La Maison du Gruyere

45 min Admission included

Immerse yourself in the world of Gruyère AOP during a self-guided audio tour, discovering how the cheese is made, seeing the Gruyère cheeses aging in the cellars, and enjoying a cheese tasting.
Cite Medievale de Gruyeres

2 hours

Wander through the narrow streets of this beautiful medieval village, admire its well-preserved architecture and take in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

You can also have lunch at one of the village restaurants (lunch is not included in the price) and, why not, take the opportunity to try a traditional Swiss moitié-moitié fondue.
Gruyeres Castle

45 min Admission included

Visit Gruyères Castle, one of the region’s most iconic castles. Explore its rooms and collections, bearing witness to centuries of history, and discover the unique atmosphere of this former fortified residence, perched in the heart of the Pre-Alps.
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

Discover the history of chocolate and the secrets behind its production during an interactive visit to Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brand still in operation. Experience immersive exhibits and enjoy unlimited tastings throughout the visit.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Hotel Gex
Sejours et Affaires Les Rives
Hotel At Home
Kyriad Geneve - Saint Genis Pouilly
Greet Hotel Prevessin Geneve Aeroport
Cite Universitaire de Geneve
Ruby Claire Hotel Geneva by IHG
B&B HOTEL Geneva Airport
Meiningen
B&B HOTEL Nyon
Hotel Relais de Celigny
Hotel Phoenix

and 173 more pickup points

Pickup is available from your hotel, accommodation, train station or a meeting point within the available pickup areas. The exact pickup time will be adjusted according to your pickup location and confirmed after booking.