Bern Old Town & Emmental Cheese Tour from Zurich with Tastings
Overview
Discover the rich history, cultural heritage, and famous culinary traditions of Switzerland on a private day tour from Zurich to Bern and the Emmental Valley. Perfect for travelers seeking comfort and personalized pacing, this tour combines medieval city sights with rural Swiss traditions.
Begin in Bern, Switzerland’s capital. Take a guided stroll through its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, taking in famous landmarks such as the Zytglogge Clock Tower, the Federal Palace, and the famous Bear Park along the Aare River.
Next, journey into the lush countryside of the Emmental region, world-renowned for its rolling green hills and traditional holey cheese. Visit an authentic Emmental cheese factory to witness traditional cheesemaking techniques and sample artisanal varieties. With private transport and an expert local driver-guide, enjoy a seamless blend of city exploration and countryside tasting.
What's Included
- Latest luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle
- Entrance to Emmental
- Professional driver guide
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up anywhere in Zurich City! Drop off times depend on the time of year and the actual time of return
What To Expect
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Zurich
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bern
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Emmentaler Schaukaeserei
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Langnau im Emmental
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Zurich
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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.
- Latest luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle.
- Entrance to Emmental.
- Professional driver guide.
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 Bern Old Town & Emmental Cheese Tour from Zurich with Tastings is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bern Old Town & Emmental Cheese Tour from Zurich with Tastings 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
- Latest luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle
- Entrance to Emmental
- Professional driver guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
