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HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres
HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres
HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres
HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres
HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres

HR Giger Museum Tour in Gruyeres

By G-express tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$388 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Nestled in the picturesque Swiss countryside, the enchanting town of Gruyères offers more than just its world-famous cheese. A journey to the HR Giger Museum is a voyage into the extraordinary mind of the Academy Award-winning creator of Alien’s iconic creature.

From Geneva, embark on an unforgettable adventure, tailored for groups of up to six in a comfortable minivan. Upon arrival in Gruyères, you’ll step into the fantastical world of HR Giger. Known for his dark, futuristic, and surreal art, Giger’s work is both intriguing and thought-provoking. The museum showcases an extensive collection of his most famous pieces, including original artwork, sculptures, and film designs.

After your visit to the HR Giger Museum, explore the charming cobblestone streets, visit the historic Gruyères Castle, and indulge in the local culinary delights at one of the quaint cafes. The town offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an ideal day trip destination.

Activity location

  • Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

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Aliens, Castle and Chocolate
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

3 museums in one day: Self guided visit at HR Giger’s Alien Museum , Gruyères Castle, and Cailler chocolate factory. Ticket prices are included.
Van
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$388.35 x 1 AdultAU$388.35
Total
Price is AU$388.35

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAudio: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets for the tours
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to the Alien museum 12.5 Chf (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedChild seats or booster seats on request
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Gruyére castle 11 Eur(if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedShared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17 Eur(if option selected))
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions
  • This tour will have a maximum of 6 travellers
  • Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area
  • Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 4 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.
  • Please report if you have any allergies to food

Activity itinerary

Canton of Geneva (Pass by)
You will be picked up at your hotel in Geneva by a confortable, modern, air conditioned vehicule.
Gruyeres
  • 1h 30m
Transport to Gruyére. You will be travelling along side the Geneva lake, passing by the city of Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux with a view to the wine terraces of Lavaux, and the French Alps.
HR Giger Museum
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
For the curious minds who loves art, the creator of the Alien films, HR Giger opened his museum in the medieval town Gruyére in 1997. Since then it attracts the attention of 35.000 visitors each year. The road to Gruyére takes 1,5 hours.
Gruyeres Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Walk around the medieval town Gruyére! Visit it's 800yo Castle. Have a lunch at one of it's restaurants with a picturesque view to the Suiss Alps. Taste the best national dishes of Switzerland, "fromage fondu, raclette, rösti, quish"!
Maison Cailler
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visiting the World famous Suiss Chocolate maker, Cailler's museum. You will learn about they history, the history of chocolate making. You can taste freshly made chocolate for dessert! The best experience for chocolate lovers! But who doesn't love chocolate, right? At the end of the tour, you can get comfortable in our spacious seats, and take a nap while we are heading back to your hotel! The road back to your hotel takes approximately 1,5 hours.
Canton of Geneva
  • 1h 30m
You will be transported back to your Hotel in Geneva. Enjoy a confortable ride after a day filled with excitements.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

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