Swiss Food and Culture
Explore traditional aspects of Swiss culture in authentic, local settings. Visit a farm and get to know the cows personally. Watch over the shoulder of a traditional woodcarver and learn about this old Swiss handycraft. Sample the best chocolate in the world and learn about its history and production at the Funky Chocolate Club and taste the delicious varieties of Swiss cheese in at the best address in town.
Duration
Half day (2.5 hours)
Type
Private Tour
Starting point
Flexible
Pricing
2.5 hours
330 CHF
base price
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Cheese and chocolate
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Feed cows
More details
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Sunday and Monday, the woodcarving experience is skipped and the tour therefore is CHF 40 cheaper.
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A booking in advance is required, please use the form. We will confirm you booking as fast as possible.
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Payment can be made by credit card in advance.
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Base prices are for groups up to 5 people.
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Large groups (6+ people) are an additional 30 CHF per person.
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In this tour there is a maximum group size of 10 people.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off is subject to request with an additional charge in this tour.
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Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. 40% refund for cancellations between 7 days and 24 hours before the tour.
Tour highlights
Chocolate tasting
Taste premium chocolate and learn about its importance.
Woodcarving
Watch artisans crafting masterpieces.
Cheese tasting
Indulge in traditional Swiss cheese flavors today.
Cow feeding
Its your turn to feed the cows on a local farm.
Swiss facts & history
Delve into Swiss lore, history, and quirky facts.
Short village tour
Explore a farmers village with lots of traditional architecture.
Inclusions
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Professional English-speaking guide
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Chocolate tasting
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Cheese tasting
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Woodcarving experience
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Cow feeding
Exclusions
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Bus tickets
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Travel insurance
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Gratuities (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended itinerary
13:45 - Meeting Point​
Meet your guide at Marktgasse 1 in front of the Tourist Information.
14:00 - Chocolate tasting
Learn everything about the production and origins of chocolate, along with a tasting of a whole lot of it.
14:45 - Woodcarving
Observe and study all about this traditional handicraft. Our region is famous for it.
15:00 - Cheese tasting
stop at the best cheese place in town and do an extensive tasting for all the dairy lovers of the group.
15:30 - Walk to the farm
A short 15min walk through a quiet traditional village.
15:45 - Cow feeding
Interact with cows, feed and pet them. Get to see Swiss farming up close.
16:15 - End of tour
After those numerous of experiences and insights its time to say goodbye.
Find a more detailed example itinerary linked here