From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
During this day trip, you will travel by minibus from Basel to Gruyères. On the way, you will visit the show dairy La Maison du Gruyère. Then continue on to medieval Gruyères with a visit to the castle.
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Tour stops
5 stops
The day trip starts at the bus stop at Steinenberg 4 in Basel, opposite the Tinguely-Brunnen. From here, you’ll set off by minibus.
Discover BaselAlong the way, you’ll visit the demonstration dairy producing the popular Gruyère cheese.
Discover Cheese Dairy La Maison du Gruyère
You’ll then continue to medieval Gruyères. Here, you’ll have some free time to explore the village independently.
Discover Gruyères
After visiting the castle, you’ll head back. The journey ends at the meeting point in Basel.
Discover Basel
Highlights
- Travel comfortably by minibus from Basel to Gruyères
- Visit the show dairy of the popular Gruyère cheese
- Walk through the medieval village of Gruyères
- Admire Gruyères Castle, built in the 13th century, at length
Description
During a day trip, you travel by minibus from Basel to Gruyères. On the way, you visit the La Maison du Gruyère cheese factory.
Afterwards, you continue to the medieval town of Gruyères, where you have free time to explore the town on your own. Following a visit to the local castle, the journey heads back.
The trip ends again at the meeting point.
Practical Information:
- The bus is air-conditioned
- A foldable wheelchair can be carried
- Passengers must be able to get on and off independently or with assistance from a companion
- The castle is wheelchair accessible only up to the entrance and the viewing platform/castle garden
- Foldable strollers can be transported in the trunk (must be registered with the organizer when booking)
- Dogs may travel if they are house-trained
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Show Dairy (La Maison du Gruyère): The exhibition is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
- Gruyères Old Town: The streets are cobbled but accessible by wheelchair.
Swiss Activity Tip
Gruyère Traditions restaurant offers an authentic Swiss dining experience in Gruyère. It’s open every day without interruption and features outdoor seating during the summer.
Inclusions
11:00 hrs. day trip from/to Basel
Minibus with driver-guide
Ticket and audio guide to La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy
Visit the small town of Gruyères on foot
Ticket Gruyères Castle
Brochure with information EN/DE
Food & drink
Meeting point
Bushalteplatz Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel (gegenüber vom Tinguely-Brunnen)
Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Important information
- Dress: clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable shoes
- No pets allowed
- Child seats are provided for children over 9 months if booked in advance
Provider
Operated by
Baselcitytour
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