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From Bern Small Group - Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting
From Bern Small Group - Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting
From Bern Small Group - Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting
From Bern Small Group - Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting
From Bern Small Group - Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting

Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Small Group from Bern

By Tours of Switzerland
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$493 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Activity location

  • La Gruyere
    • La Gruyere, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bern Bahnhof
    • 10 A Bahnhofplatz
    • 3011, Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Small Group from Bern
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$492.59 x 1 AdultNZ$492.59
Total
Price is NZ$492.59
Until Fri, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLa Maison Gruyères cheese cellars view
  • What's includedWhat's includedCailler factory visit and chocolate tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedChâteau de Gruyères visit
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedRailway Pass
  • What's includedWhat's includedLa Maison Gruyères cheesemaking visit
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRaclette or fondue lunch in Gruyères

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What you can expect

A true treat for the senses, this cheese and chocolate escapade lifts the curtain on the backstage world of cheese and chocolate production in Switzerland. Our adventure begins in the medieval village of Gruyères, famed for the nutty, semi-hard cheese which shares its name. Discover ramshackle 15th-century homes, meandering cobblestone alleys, and one of Switzerland’s crowning glory: the magnificent Castle of Gruyères. Treat your tastebuds to a local dairy, where highly-skilled cheesemakers will teach us how to make Gruyères. Sample the iconic cheese fresh from the wheel, and discover the rich history behind the recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the legendary Cailler Factory, the birthplace of Swiss chocolate. Discover why Cailler chocolate is considered the creamiest in Europe, and watch chocolatiers practising their art.

Activity itinerary

Bern Mittelland District
  • 1h
Your guide and driver will meet you at the Bern meeting point and will then whisk you away to our first discovery.
La Gruyere
  • 1h
Next we head to "La Maison du Gruyère”, a traditional dairy where master cheesemakers will reveal the process behind authentic Gruyère AOP cheese. Watch as fresh milk is transformed into delicious Gruyere, using huge copper cauldrons and giant curd presses. Learn how the region produces around 48 wheels a day, all of which undergo rigorous inspection by Gruyere AOP before they are allowed to be sold with the official label. After the demonstration it's time to indulge your taste buds. Learn to recognise and appreciate the full bodied, nutty flavour of authentic Gruyere as you sample the cheese straight from the wheel.
Gruyeres
  • 3h
A short scenic drive will bring us to the delightful town of Gruyere, the birthplace of the iconic sweet and salty cheese which shares its name. Nestled within the picturesque Fribourg canton, this medieval town is bursting with rustic charm. Explore the maze of cobblestone pathways, glimpsing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the hilltop Castle of Gruyères. This stunning fortress dates back to the 13th century, and was once home to the notorious Counts of Gruyères. Now visitors can explore the castle's sordid history, and wander through treasure lined museum rooms and ancient ruins. After the tour we will enjoy a quick lunch stop - but don’t fill up too much!
Broc
  • 2h
Stomachs full of cheese, we will make our way to our final stop: the Cailler Chocolate Factory. This legendary cocoa wonderland was created by the grandfather of Swiss chocolate, François-Louis Cailler, whose secret ingredients remain in use today. His iconic chocolate is famous for its rich, creamy flavour, achieved by using condensed milk rather than the standard milk powder used in most other brands. Master chocolatiers will show you how to craft your own unique box of truffles, using foolproof ganache techniques. Take your chocolates home, or eat them on the coach!
Bern Mittelland District
  • 1h
After a full day of food and adventure, it's time to head back to Bern. Your guide and driver will ensure you have a comfortable journey back to Bern.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLa Gruyere
    • La Gruyere, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBern Bahnhof
    • 10 A Bahnhofplatz
    • 3011, Bern, Bern, Switzerland