FOOD LOVERS EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a unique culinary experience with the Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate Tour.
In 7 hours, explore artisan cheese dairies, taste local chocolates, and discover the medieval charm of Gruyères. Start your day with a drive through wonderful landscapes. Try to spot one of the black and white cows that give the milk for the famous Gruyere cheese!
Which specialty of the Swiss gastronomy are you going to prefer as you taste them after your visits : cheese, chocolate or double cream? Awaken your senses with this one day tour in the medieval village of Gruyeres.
Twice a day 22 farmers deliver their milk to the fromagerie (cheese dairy), milk from cows that graze the lush grass and fragrant flora of alpine meadows situated between 800 and 1600 m above sea level (2400-4800 ft). Under the watchful eyes of visitors the masters cheese-makers and their team produce up to 48 wheels of Gruyère a day.
Discover the artisanal and traditional production of wood-fired cheese in an authentic alpine chalet dating back to 1686.
The alpine cheese dairy transmits the traditions of chalet life and cheese-making to you.
Visit the historic center of Gruyères. Gruyères is a charming medieval hilltop village overlooking the Sarine valley, with cobbled pedestrian streets, ramparts, a fountain and pretty houses, all dotted with views of the Fribourg Pre-Alps.
Produced with milk from the region, it has been coming out of the famous Cailler factory since 1898. During your visit, you’ll begin your chocolate experience with a fun and interactive historical itinerary. You’ll learn about the history of the Cailler family and other big names in Swiss chocolate.
Embark on an unforgettable private excursion with the Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour. This tailor-made experience invites you to savor the finest local cheeses and chocolates, while exploring the medieval beauty of Gruyères. A complete immersion in Swiss flavors, set against Alpine landscapes and artisanal traditions.
Your day will begin with a direct pick-up from your hotel for a 7-hour food tour. We will journey through the canton of Fribourg, reaching Gruyères, while taking in the breathtaking Alpine landscapes.
Your first stop will be at a local cheese factory. You will learn everything about Gruyere cheese, from its history to the know-how of today’s producers, with a tour and a cheese tasting experience at the end.
Continue with the visit of this picture-perfect medieval town, with the visit if the 13th-century Gruyères Castle, a Swiss heritage site and free time in the town. Enjoy the views over the Sarine Valley and walk down the narrow cobblestone streets.
After your visit of the old town, your chauffeur will drive you towards another wonder of the Swiss cuisine: chocolate. In Broc, visit the Maison Cailler chocolate museum and experience. This interactive and multisensorial visit ends with chocolate tasting. You can even create your own personalized chocolate bar, a unique and gourmet souvenir! Bon appétit !
You know the famous Gruyere cheese, Swiss chocolate, but have you heard of this famous local specialty, the Gruyeres double cream? This delicious cream is the perfect companion for a meringue. This light and airy dessert is eaten either with double cream, or with fruit, with sorbet or simply on its own. Bon appétit !
