The 15 Best Chocolate Tours in Zurich

1.Zurich Sights: Cruise, Lindt Chocolate and optional FIFA Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,028 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

This 5-hour-15-minute tour combines a guided Zurich overview, Old Town walk, 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate visit with audio guide and chocolate tasting. Guides such as Daniel, Renate, and Fernando lead the city portion. Add the optional FIFA Museum ticket if you want a self-guided football stop afterward.

“Rebate was our guide. She was punctual, organized, and personable. My 10 year old enjoyed Lindt and the boat ride (despite the chilly weather). I wish we could have visited Lindt a bit longer. We were given the option to stay as long as we liked, but wouldn’t have a guide back.”

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2.Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Paradeplatz at 11am for a two-hour walk through Zurich’s Old Town. Taste Sprüngli Luxemburgerli, Lindt chocolate, Max pralines, and Teuscher Champagne Truffles while seeing Lindenhof, Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and Cabaret Voltaire. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Annelize, Anna, Magdalena, Vanessa, Noa, and Lincoln.

“Such a fun experience to go to different chocolate stores around town and learn a little more about the history of old town Zürich. Our tour guide anna was so kind and made it a great experience!”

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3.Tour in Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum From Zurich With pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from your Zurich hotel to Kilchberg, visit Lindt Home of Chocolate with an audio guide, watch production through windows, and sample unlimited chocolate. The service includes pickup only, not standard return transport. Allow extra time to confirm your entry slot and plan your way back.

“Excellent information and treats at the Lindt home of chocolates shop and museum. Nice staff and run well.”

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4.Zurich City, Lake Cruise and Chocolate (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $513

Spend about 4.5 hours seeing Zurich by private vehicle, on foot, boat, and cogwheel train. Visit the Old Town, Lake Zurich, the Dolder viewpoint, and Lindt Home of Chocolate with a guide such as Ricardo, Celio, or Nuno. Hotel pickup and flexible pacing make this useful for first-time visitors, though the price is high.

“It was an excellent tour. Our tour guide Joseph was really good. Knowledgeable, fun and efficient. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.Rhine Falls, Chocolate and cheese factory (KTZ373)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Zurich to thunderous Rhine Falls, then return to the city before heading east to the Chocolarium and Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You get entry tickets, a driver-guide, chocolate tastings, cheese samples, and free time in Appenzell. Guides such as Thanasis and Tony have led this outing, but the assigned driver can vary.

“Excellent the trip to Rhine falls was breathtaking I highly recommend the extra excursion under the falls”

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6.Zürich, Lindt Chocolate, Rheinfalls and Stein am Rhein

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $962Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a private driver-guide from your hotel or port. Chris, named in one booking experience, planned the day around guest preferences. See Zurich, shop at Lindt’s large Kilchberg outlet, visit Rhine Falls, and walk Stein am Rhein, with lunch and admissions extra.

“Good variety of sighs to see! Chris had everything planned out to maximize our limited time. After we scheduled the excursion Chris face timed us to insure he knew our preferences for day. The falls are magnificent and well worth seeing, and chocolate speaks for itself!”

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7.Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $185

Walk Zurich’s old center with a local guide, stopping at four chocolatiers for chocolate samples and a hot drink at a café. The two-hour outing serves up city history, Swiss chocolate traditions, and neighborhood tips. Groups are capped at eight, with guides such as James, Helene, and Sheena praised for adding useful local suggestions.

“Wonderful walk around the city stopping into several shops for a tasting of local chocolate varieties. Definitely worth the walk with a bum knee.”

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8.Zurich Open Top Bus, Chocolate and Cheese Factory Tour Appenzell

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 12 reviews · from $125

This full-day outing pairs a one-hour open-top Zurich tour with the Chocolarium in Flawil and Appenzeller Schaukäserei. You will ride with a driver-guide, taste Swiss chocolate and cheese, enjoy free time in Appenzell, and stop in St. Gallen. The schedule includes a gap between the city tour and afternoon coach.

“Thanasis was a delightful, entertaining and obliging guide for our chocolate and cheese tour. He made the day engaging and memorable for us. The tour was well organised and there was a good balance between the travel time on the bus and time to visit the sites. Would highly recommend Swiss tours!”

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9.LINDT Home of Chocolate, Cruise On Lake Zurich And Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $182

Join a small English-speaking group for a Lake Zurich ferry ride, Zurich Old Town walk, Lindenhof views, and a visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate. Guide Greg is known for clear explanations, humor, and useful Zurich tips. Transport is included, but lunch and the return trip from Lindt are not.

“Greg was an outstanding guide: personable, fun, and knowledgeable. He shared the beauty and tidbits that make Zurich special. Besides the history and sights, the Lindt factory was fascinating and delicious! We definitely recommend this tour”

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10.Zurich Beer & Chocolate Tour – Craft Beers & Swiss Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185

Spend 3.5 hours walking between three Zurich beer spots in Kreis 4 and 5, tasting eight 10cl craft beers with eight Max Chocolatier pralines. Guides such as Sandro, Sandra, and Corbin explain the pairings, local beer scene, landmarks, and neighborhood history. The group is capped at six, with tastings but no full meal.

“Corbin was an excellent guide who did a fantastic job of sharing his passion for chocolate and beer. The tour visited diverse locations and experienced great beers. A wonderful experience!”

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11.Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket With Pickup Only

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $161

Visit Zurich’s Lindt Home of Chocolate for about 45 minutes of chocolate exhibits, tastings, and hands-on activities. Your package includes online entry tickets, hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, and no drop-off. Contact the provider for your PDF tickets before visiting.

“Total scam! 100% You do not need this to go into the Lindt chocolate museum, tickets are cheap at the museum even the receptionist told us we got scammed. Price is overly exaggerated. Paid almost 80% up charge. Super upset with the service provided, our ride arrived over 40 minutes late, wasted our morning. Do not get this service just take a regular taxi or boat ride over to the museum.”

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12.Private transfer To Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from your Zurich hotel to Kilchberg’s Lindt Home of Chocolate. See the 9-meter chocolate fountain, follow cocoa from origin to finished bar with an audio guide, watch production through panoramic windows, and sample unlimited chocolate before returning to your hotel.

“We booked last minute. Great service and commentary during the ride. Communicated well with pick up and return.”

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13.Zurich with Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $511

Explore Zurich with a private guide, visit Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Wasserkirche, and St. Peter’s, then take a 25-minute Lake Zurich cruise and tour Lindt Home of Chocolate. Hotel pickup is offered, and guides such as David and Jonathan have earned praise for their friendly, personal approach.

“David was a great guide, very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Good guy! The city was clean, loved the slower pace of Zurich v Paris!”

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14.Ethical Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

Start at gebana AG with a short chocolate workshop on Swiss chocolate, professional tasting, and ethical bean-to-bar production. Then visit a Zurich chocolate factory to watch the process and sample more handmade chocolate, including vegan options. The small-group tour begins at 10:00 am and ends in Wollishofen.

“We really enjoyed this tour. We got to taste delicious chocolate but also learn a lot about the process of chocolate making and how to be conscientious consumers. We had a couple vegans in our group and they really catered to make everything vegan so everyone could participate in each part.”

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15.Full-Day Private Zurich Sightseeing Tour and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,071

Spend about seven hours with a private Myswisspanorama guide, picked up and returned to your central Zurich hotel. You’ll ride public transport, visit Uetliberg, Old Town, Europaallee, Langstrasse, Hönggerberg, and Lake Zurich, then enjoy a Swiss picnic and chocolate tasting. Guide Marc is known for a calm manner and homemade Raclette.

“We are very thankful for Marc he was very warm hearted and calm and gave us a good introduction to Zurich. We especially enjoyed the picnic at the Lindenhof Hill, enjoying organic food and Swiss Raclette made by him especially for us. He introduced us to the best luxury chocolate which we would never learn about had we not taken the tour. We learned alot in this tour. Marc gave us confidence to go around on our own and even gave us pointers for the rest of our vacation.”

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