- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration9 hr
- Guide languagesEnglish
- Mobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
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!
What's included
- Short visit to Einsiedeln and its historic monastery
- Visit to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, incl. ticket, audio-guide, and unlimited chocolate tasting
- Guided walk through the Old Town of Rapperswil
- Visit of Milchmanufaktur show dairy, including guided tour, welcome drink, and cheese tasting
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- Fully guided tour by a professional English-speaking guide or driver-guide T
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Zurich
Passing by
Meet your guide at Sihlquai Bus Station and hop aboard your coach to begin your tour.
- 2
Rapperswil
2 hr
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.
- 3
Einsiedeln
45 min
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.
- 4
Stop 4
1 hr 45 min
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.
- 5
Lindt Home of Chocolate
1 hr 30 minAdmission included
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.
- 6
Zurich
Passing by
Return to the starting point of your day at Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- 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
- We kindly request that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure and check in at the ticket counter marked with ''Best of Switzerland Tours''. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either as a printed copy or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are unfamiliar with the location, we recommend allowing extra time for your journey. Should you have any difficulty finding your way, please contact us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50. Our team is available to assist you daily from 7:00 to 21:00.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Erica_F · Oct 2026
Cheese and Chocolate, say no more!
This was a simple yet beautiful personal tour. We got to see a lot of the country side and the cheese and chocolate factory were 10/10
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- Sally_B · Oct 2026
Enjoyable tour for family!
We love this tour. Our driver/guide Monika was amazing! Not only she was a great tour guide, but excellent driver as well! Our happens to be on Sunday which was nice, since it’s not too crowded. Our started in Rapperswil an old town with great to and from. We end our tour in Lindnt Chocolate factory which was a perfect way to end our long. Overall, I highly recommend this tour.
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- Alessandra_S · Oct 2026
Beautiful experience,...
Beautiful experience, breathtaking landscapes, very courteous guide. The visit to the cheese factory was very interesting and the one to the chocolate factory was very sweet!
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- Teresa_S · Oct 2026
Castle, Cheese, Chocolate
The views of the country are beautiful, the castle with such history and the views overlooking the city are spectacular! Plus we were there during a biking festival. We witnessed Mass in the 10th Century Abbey in the Canton of Schwyz. The tour of the cheese making process with Tracy was so interesting, she has such a fun personality and the cheese was delicious. To top it off a visit to Lindt Chocolate Factory - the history of inception, the wide variety of truffles and other chocolates were heavenly! And last but not least was our amazing informative driver and tour guide Gallus! He pulled double duty driving and explaining the sites so he should receive double pay! He did a fantastic job!!! Highly recommend the tour!!!
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- John_V · Oct 2026
Castle, cheese and chocolate tour
We had an excellent tour yesterday with Konrad our tour guide. Very informative and interesting facts and stories on all the aspects of the tour. Lots of things to see and do. Overall excellent 👍 Thanks Konrad!
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- josedB3718NU · Oct 2026
The Swiss C-Suite: Castle. Church. Cheese. Chocolate.
This was such a fun and relaxing day to spend with my wife and friends! The views and rose garden at the Rapperswil town were amazing. We had lunch there, a suggestion would be to look for the restaurants in advance, we went to an italian one, was very good. From there we went to the Einsiedeln Abbey baroque style monastery, then close to it the highlight of the day CHEESE tasting, they teach you how it's done and you get to taste a bunch of products, the best thing is that you can tell is very local and they are very proud of it. Finally, a short drive to CHOCOLATE, no words to describe it, you have to taste it.
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