Rapperswil, Cheese, and Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich
Description
Embark on a scenic drive along Lake Zurich to Rapperswil, the charming “City of Roses.” Explore its beautiful rose gardens, cobblestone streets, and iconic Rapperswil Castle, offering stunning lake views. Next, visit Einsiedeln, Switzerland’s most important pilgrimage site. Explore the stunning Benedictine monastery, a Baroque masterpiece with four serene inner courtyards, and admire the famous Black Madonna, a 15th-century treasure. Visit the Milchmanufaktur show dairy for a welcome drink, a guided tour of milk processing, and a delicious cheese tasting. Conclude your day at Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. Explore the interactive museum, enjoy unlimited tastings, and see the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain. A perfect blend of history, culture, cheese, and chocolate awaits!
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.
After a 45-minute scenic drive through the Swiss countryside, you'll arrive in the enchanting medieval town of Rapperswil, famously known as the "City of Roses. Explore its cobblestone streets, beautiful rose gardens, and iconic castle with stunning views of Lake Zurich on a guided tour. You'll then have free time to enjoy lunch and browse the charming local shops before continuing your journey.
Discover Einsiedeln, one of Switzerland's most significant pilgrimage sites. Explore the breathtaking Benedictine monastery, an impressive Baroque masterpiece featuring four tranquil inner courtyards. Visit the Black Madonna, a revered 15th-century treasure located within the monastery chapel, and experience the spiritual and historical charm of this iconic site.
Visit the Milchmanufaktur show dairy, a must-see destination for cheese enthusiasts. Begin with a refreshing welcome drink before diving into the fascinating process of milk production. Take part in a delightful cheese tasting experience and explore the on-site shop featuring homemade specialties and a wide variety of premium cheeses to savor and take home.
Head to Kilchberg, the home of the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate, an architectural masterpiece designed by Swiss architects Christ & Gantenbein. Marvel at the stunning grand atrium featuring the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain—ideal for memorable photos. Enjoy an interactive audio-guided tour of the chocolate museum, followed by unlimited tastings. Complete your visit with a treat at the Lindt Café and browse the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Shop for the perfect souvenir or gift before heading back to Zurich.
Return to the starting point of your day at Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for individuals using walking aids
- Please note: If you are experiencing illness such as fever, the flu, or similar conditions, entry to the dairy will not be permitted
Reviews(21)
Varied types of stops, enjoyable. The cheese and yogurt making plant was really great and the tastings were fun.
It was a good trip but I thought the time at the castle was a bit rushed and then we had too much time at Lindt. The driver was our guide as well. He was good. I went on this trip because I wanted to see the Abbey and that was wonderful.
Great time with ample time for each stop. Castles were cool, cheese was amazing, and woah chocolate!!! And more chocolate. Our guide Peter was informative and friendly the entire day. I would recommend this trip to all of my friends!
Excellent all around tour🧀🏰🍫
I enjoyed the cheese shop more than Lindt tour, but both were nice. The tour guide was knowledgeable & personable. He answered all the questions he was asked. He also had a guide in training who was also very kind.
If I could give this tour a 10-star, I would. It was simply a perfect tour in every way. Rapperswil was beautiful. The cheese factory was beyond amazing. It was such an authentic experience getting to walk through the process, watching everything first-hand, hearing our host explain so much in detail - fascinating!! THE best. The Lindt Home is beyond description. It's gorgeous and I've never tasted such delicious chocolate, dispensed in liquid, in chips... wow. Unlimited tastings. The chocolate fountain was dazzling. But most important, our guide - Gallus - was outstanding. He was very knowledgable about every aspect of our tour, very fluent in English, kind. He watched over us and made sure we didn't get lost of left behind. He was attentive and answered all our questions. When I left my journal at the cheese factory, he went back for it, and still managed to remain relaxed, not even taking time away from our trip. Perhaps best of all, he made this both a fascinating AND a relaxing tour, something few tour guides accomplish. He gave guided tours everywhere we stopped with lots of information but he also gave us plenty of time to wander and relax and eat. I cannot more highly recommend a tour and a tour guide. He deserves the tour guide of the decade award for sure.
The views while on this tour were spectacular. Seeing & learning the history of Switzerland is a big reason why this tour is well worth going on. We got to get out of the cities & see the country “life”. The monastery church was amazing, the cheese was yummy and the chocolate was delicious! What more could you want?
If you like cheese and chocolate, this is the trip for you. Guides Andi on the bus and Tracey at the cheese factory knew their stuff and were informative and entertaining
It is fantastic and very informative. Travelers should know that the first part of the tour involves some rigorous climbing of various steps. It is a full day of adventure. Prepare your taste buds.
The city was very nice, but you cannot go in the castle as it’s a private venue. However, the view from the top is well worth it and the time in Rappersweil was more than enough. The monastery was very busy due to it being Good Friday, but was able to hear a service and it the church was beautiful. Lots of tourists and and very busy due to it being Good Friday. The cheese tour was amazing and the cheese taste amazing. The chocolate tour was well worth it and you really got to eat a ton of chocolate! Martin our tour guide spoke amazing English and was very passionate about his job. The group was small with 10 people and we traveled in a nice spacious van.
