In Geneva: Guided Bus Tour to Gruyères, Chocolate Factory, and Cheese Dairy
Highlights
- Travel comfortably along Lake Geneva by bus
- Visit the medieval village of Gruyère at 810 meters above sea level
- Enjoy visiting the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, the oldest still-operating chocolate brand in Switzerland
- Tour the cheese dairy Maison du Gruyère
- Sample different kinds of chocolates and cheeses
Description
Your bus trip starts in Geneva and takes you past Lake Geneva through the Vaud Alps. In Gruyères, you visit the cheese dairy where the famous "Le Gruyère AOP" cheese is made. You’ll also have free time to explore this charming town.
On this tour, you’ll also visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory. At this museum, you’ll learn all about Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brand. Of course, there are plenty of tastings along the way. After the tour, your bus will take you back to Geneva.
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Cheese dairy tour (La Maison du Gruyère): The exhibition is designed to be wheelchair accessible.
- Chocolate factory (Maison Cailler): The tour is barrier-free accessible.
- Gruyères old town: The streets are cobbled but wheelchair friendly.
Swiss Activity Tip
When you're in Gruyères, make sure to use your free time to visit the medieval castle. This fortified fortress was built in the 13th century. The castle terrace offers an exceptionally beautiful pre-Alpine panorama. In a small printed guide (available in 12 languages), you can also discover many stories and legends about Gruyères.
Inclusions
Day trip from Geneva
Bus journey
Tour guide or driver-guide
Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
Visit to the Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy
Free time in Gruyères
Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Busbahnhof Genf, Place Dorcière,1201 Genf
Gare routière, Pl. Dorcière, 1201 Genf, Schweiz
Provider
Operated by
Keytours SA
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