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Castle, Cheese & Chocolate
Castle, Cheese & Chocolate
Castle, Cheese & Chocolate

Castle, Cheese & Chocolate

By Best of Switzerland Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$209 and current price is AU$167 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Discover the Old Town of Rapperswil and its castle
  • Enjoy a quiet moment at the Benedictine Monastery
  • Uncover the art of Swiss cheese-making at a local factory
  • Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Admire the world’s highest free-standing chocolate fountain

Activity location

  • Rapperswil
    • Rapperswil
    • 8640, Rapperswil-Jona, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station
    • 2 Limmatstrasse
    • 8005, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Castle, Cheese & Chocolate
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15 am
Price details
AU$208.29
AU$166.63 x 1 AdultAU$166.63

Total
The previous price was AU$208.29 and current price is AU$166.63
20% off
Until Sat, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Old Town walk in Rapperswil
  • What's includedWhat's includedShort visit to Einsiedeln incl. monastery
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit of Milchmanufaktur show dairy incl. guided tour, welcome drink and cheese tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit of Lindt Home of Chocolate (Audio-guided museum tour incl. chocolate tasting)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided by professional guide in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in comfortable coach
  • What's includedWhat's includedCarbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children 0-5 years are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult. Must be reserved.
  • External weather conditions are beyond our control, consequently we are unable to offer refunds due to poor or less than ideal weather.
  • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider a travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations.
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for individuals using walking aids.
  • If you are experiencing illness such as fever, the flu, or similar conditions, you are not permitted to visit the dairy.

What you can expect

Set off on a scenic coach journey around Lake Zurich towards the medieval town of Rapperswil. Enjoy a guided walk through the town’s charming streets, exploring its iconic castle and picturesque rose gardens. The castle, perched on a hill, offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Afterwards, take some free time to explore further or relax with a snack or meal at one of the lakeside cafes.

Next, visit Einsiedeln, one of Switzerland’s most significant pilgrimage sites, where you’ll tour the impressive Benedictine monastery and see the famous Black Madonna. In the afternoon, head to the Milchmanufaktur show dairy for a guided tour followed by a delicious cheese tasting. Then, make your way to the Lindt Home of Chocolate to experience the world’s tallest free-standing chocolate fountain and an interactive audio-guided chocolate museum. Enjoy unlimited chocolate tastings as you explore. Finally, visit the Lindt Chocolate shop, the largest in the world, to pick up some sweet souvenirs before returning to Zurich with your guide.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRapperswil
    • Rapperswil
    • 8640, Rapperswil-Jona, St. Gallen, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEZurich Sihlquai Bus Station
    • 2 Limmatstrasse
    • 8005, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland