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Private Swiss Chocolate, Cheese, Mountain Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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Zurich, Switzerland
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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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German
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Overview

Enjoy a private guided day trip near Zurich available all year round.
Discover Switzerland’s scenic landscapes, traditional cheese making, Swiss chocolate, and breathtaking mountain views – with private hotel pick-up and a dedicated local guide.

Visit the Chocolarium chocolate factory and enjoy a one-hour sweet journey in the Interactive tour and sample the chocolate.

Sample fine Swiss cheese at a traditional cheese dairy.

Enjoy a guided tour of the highest mountain in eastern Switzerland. Take a cable car to the summit of the Säntis. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the majestic Swiss Alps.

This is private tour, have extra attention from your guide.

- Full-day cheese and chocolate tour to the Swiss mountains
- Private tour, only your group will participate
- Guided private tour to Appenzell in a luxury vehicle
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting and interactive factory tour
- Visit a cheese factory with cheese tasting
- Take the aerial cable car up the mountain Säntis

What's Included

  • Aerial cable car to mountain Säntis (from May until Nov. 2026 to Kronberg , Ebenalp or Hoher Kasten)
  • Private-Luxury Tour
  • 1 bottled water per person
  • Lunch
  • Any private expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in Zurich and surrounding areas. Your private guide and driver will meet you directly at your hotel lobby or accommodation entrance. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with all the details.

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Chocolarium – die Glücksfabrik von Munz und Minor

Experience an interactive factory tour. Step into this exciting and authentic chocolate fantasy world and see how this Swiss delicacy is made. Watch the chocolate production, Meet with the show confectioner and of course sample the delicious chocolate. In the factory outlet store you can buy all different kind of Swiss chocolates. Treat yourself to several samples and make your own bar. If you love chocolate, you've come to the right place!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Appenzeller Schaukaserei

Visit the interesting cheese factory at the Appenzeller show dairy in Stein AR, you can find out how Switzerland's tastiest cheese is made from natural Swiss milk and herbs. Marvel at the impressive cellar, where up to 12,500 wheels of cheese are stored, and try to guess the most secret ingredients of the world-famous Appenzeller cheese during a cheese tasting. Audio guide available in 8 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Here you also have time to enjoy a snack or meal in the restaurant.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Appenzell

Follow your tour guide on a walk through the picturesque village of Appenzell and learn more about the old traditions and customs of this region while you browse through the local specialty stores in the pedestrian zone with its decoratively painted wooden facades.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Schwagalp

The Schwägalppass is a pass 1278 m above sea level. We will have a short walk and enjoy the beautiful Swiss landscape before you board the aerial cable car to the top of the mountain.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Santis der Berg

2502 m above sea level, the Säntis is the highest mountain in the eastern part of Switzerland and is the ideal adventure mountain for young and old. The cable car runs every 30 minutes from Schwägalp up to the Säntis summit. At the summit there are two modern restaurants and an interactive adventure world for around 400,000 visitors a year. From here you have a wonderful view over the magnificent Swiss Alps.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The total duration includes the travel from meeting and pick-up to attractions to attractions.
  • Pictures copyrights: Roger Oberholzer, Rene Niederer, Daniel Ammann, Alan Meier, Maestrani, Appenzeller Schaukäserei

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Swiss Chocolate, Cheese, Mountain Tour with Hotel Pick-Up?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Aerial cable car to mountain Säntis (from May until Nov. 2026 to Kronberg , Ebenalp or Hoher Kasten)
  • Private-Luxury Tour
  • 1 bottled water per person
  • Chocolarium Tour and chocolate tasting included
  • Private transportation throughout the day with Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Appenzeller Cheese factory Tour including museum and cheese tasting
  • Personal Swiss Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Any private expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The total duration includes the travel from meeting and pick-up to attractions to attractions.
  • Pictures copyrights: Roger Oberholzer, Rene Niederer, Daniel Ammann, Alan Meier, Maestrani, Appenzeller Schaukäserei

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