Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate Small-Group Tour from Geneva
Overview
Discover the best of Swiss cheese, chocolate and medieval charm on an unforgettable small-group day trip from Geneva, hosted by a local and limited to just 6 guests, never a crowded coach tour.
Enjoy pickup directly from your Geneva hotel and travel comfortably through the Swiss countryside with your friendly local host.
Visit La Maison du Gruyère to discover how Switzerland's world famous cheese is made. Explore the cobbled streets of medieval Gruyères, admire its historic castle, and enjoy time for authentic Swiss fondue at a local restaurant.
Continue to the famous Maison Cailler chocolate factory for an immersive experience filled with fascinating history and delicious chocolate tastings.
With just six guests at most, convenient hotel pickup, personal attention and local insights throughout the day, experience Switzerland's finest traditions at a relaxed pace.
Cheese. Chocolate. Gruyères. One unforgettable Swiss day.
Museum admissions depend on the selected option.
What's Included
- Headsets for the tours
- Shared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.
- Admission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17CHF ( when option is selected)
- Admission to the Cheese factory 8CHF ( when option is selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Gruyére castle 9CHF ( when option is selected)
- Child seats or booster seats on request
- Hotel Pick up and drop off from downtown Geneva
- Lunch LUNCH AT GRUYERE VILLAGE IS EXCLUDED
- Hotels outside Geneva are not included in the standard transfer service.
Meeting and Pickup
Please, be ready at the lobby of your Hotel 10 minutes before start! For day of tour coordination, please provide a WhatsApp or iMessage number where you can be reached. WhatsApp is our preferred method of communication.
What To Expect
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Geneva
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces (pass by)
La Maison du Gruyère
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Gruyeres
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Gruyeres Castle
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Maison Cailler
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Geneva
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area
- Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions
- Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 3 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.
- For Hotel pickup and drop off outside the listed locations, an additional fee may apply
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Headsets for the tours.
- Shared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.
- Admission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17CHF ( when option is selected).
- Admission to the Cheese factory 8CHF ( when option is selected).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission to Gruyére castle 9CHF ( when option is selected).
- Child seats or booster seats on request.
- Hotel Pick up and drop off from downtown Geneva.
- Lunch. LUNCH AT GRUYERE VILLAGE IS EXCLUDED.
- Hotels outside Geneva are not included in the standard transfer service.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate Small-Group Tour from Geneva is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate Small-Group Tour from Geneva will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headsets for the tours
- Shared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.
- Admission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17CHF ( when option is selected)
- Admission to the Cheese factory 8CHF ( when option is selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to Gruyére castle 9CHF ( when option is selected)
- Child seats or booster seats on request
- Hotel Pick up and drop off from downtown Geneva
- LunchLUNCH AT GRUYERE VILLAGE IS EXCLUDED
- Hotels outside Geneva are not included in the standard transfer service.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area
- Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions
- Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 3 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.
- for Hotel pickup and drop off outside the listed locations, an additional fee may apply
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
