Switzerland · FOOD
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 food experiences worth the francs, with what each costs, what travellers said and the thing to check before you commit.
A 3.5-hour Zurich old-town food walk with 10 local tastings, cheeses, chocolate, and drinks, guided by locals.
“wonderful food tour of Zurich. Toni was our guide and amazing. She has a background teaching history and generously shared food related history facts throughout the food tour. I highly recommend”
Zurich Old Town in 3.5 hours with 8+ tastings of sausage, cheese, fondue, rösti, gin, schnaps, and Swiss chocolate, led by an expert guide.
“My husband and I thought the tour was absolutely lovely! Toni took us through town to try a bunch of traditional Swiss foods— she was also a great tour guide around town. Toni was very informative about the city and kept things fun! There wasn’t a food/drink I didn’t like! Everything was delicious!!”
Eat and Chill Geneva or Lausanne is a 3 hour guided walk with Swiss tastings, cheese and wine, plus Old Town sights, small group vibes.
“This whole tour was spent with a delightful, knowledgeable and fun guide, Irina. My friend and I loved sampling the variety of foods, wine and oils. Our wine coniseur was extremely interesting, sharing his love for wine and the history behind it. The oil sampling came as a surprise to me because I never realized the many flavors that are possible. Meats and cheeses at the deli were a first to my palate. Thank you for a most enjoyable afternoon Irina ❤️ Please try this tour if you are in Geneva!!”
Self-guided Basel food tour with 4 local stops, handmade bakery treats and KLARA lunch, flexible start times for small groups.
“I enjoyed the food at Kiara. It was amazing and the staff were friendly. The organic shop was true to it nature and can only hope most shop could use it blue print to sustainability Never go to Jakob's Basler Leckerly Spalenberg 26, 4051. The traditional spice cakes dry and the shop asisistance took them from her bag that was mixed with her clothes. She was rude, called me name and claimed that the voucher was fuck. She gave a different account to the main store and when l finally called the Basel tourism board, she gave a different account of the event. My only regret is stomach problem(diarrhea) since…”
Follow a voucher through Fribourg for five authentic tastings, from cuchaule bread to botzi pear tea and a gourmet finale.
Geneva's chocolate walk with 4+ tastings, hot chocolate choices, and Jet d'Eau views, led in English. Small groups, great value.
“The chocolate tasting tour was very unique, as we had the chance to taste the local variety of Swiss chocolate. Tour guide Christophe was very knowledgeable and provided a brief insight on the history of Geneva. I would definitely recommend!! Merci beaucoup.”
3.5-hour Geneva walking food tour with market charcuterie, moitié-moitié fondue, hot chocolate tastings, and truffles by Jet d’Eau.
“Delicious and filling food experience in Geneva with Benjamin. The fondue was a highlight, both the food and the atmosphere. We also enjoyed the “hidden” hot chocolate stop.”
Walk Lausanne’s old town for a lunch-worth of Swiss bites, from Vaud cheese and rösti to carac pastry and hot chocolate.
“Our food tour in Lausanne was absolutely phenomenal — easily one of the highlights of our trip to Switzerland! From start to finish, the experience was perfectly curated, balancing delicious bites, local stories, and hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Each stop offered something unique — from artisanal cheeses and freshly baked pastries to traditional Swiss chocolates. Chris was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city’s food culture and history. The pace was relaxed, the portions generous, and the setting — winding through Lausanne’s charming streets and markets — made it all the more memorable. By the end, we felt like we’d truly experienced the…”
A small-group Lavaux wine tasting walk from Lutry, with winemaker time, terrace views, a vineyard lunch, and multiple tastings.
“A great opportunity to sample little know Swiss wines and learn about the climate and ‘valleys’ of Lavaux. If you can, get Marc for the guide. He is a great story teller, absolutely knows the people, region and wines, and has an interesting background hailing from New Zealand. A great guy and foot tour guide. Make sure you sip the 1887 Vermouth. This is a great afternoon excursion with a good lunch and plenty of wine.”
Alpine food tour from Zurich to Klausenpass and lakes, with farm cheese, hands-on fondue, and dessert wine, plus private pickup.
“Fabian was a great guide. The raclette and the mountain barbecue were amazing, high quality food, a beautiful mountain setting, and a very relaxed atmosphere. Nothing felt touristy at all. The views were incredible and the waterfalls were amazing. You can really feel Fabian’s passion and local knowledge. A true highlight of our trip and highly recommended.”
Day or night 5 km sledding plus all-you-can-eat Swiss cheese and chocolate fondue in Canton Bern.
“The night sledding was very fun and scenic. Definitely not your average sledding, a lil harder but worth it was amazing”
Taste Geneva is a 3.5-hour Old Town walking food tour with at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, and local guide Rob.
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
