Top 4 Drinking Tours in Switzerland

1.Beer Tasting Tour in Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Zurich’s Kreis 4 and 5 through eight or more 10cl beer tastings at three to four bars, shops, and microbreweries. Guides such as Sandra, Sandro, and Conrad have led sessions covering brewing, beer styles, and local city life. The group is capped at 10 people, and food is not included.

“Really fun evening tour for solo travellers who want to learn about beer itself and get a little taste of the drinking scene in Zurich !”

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2.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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3.Pub Crawl Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Meet at 2. Akt Sportsbar in central Zurich at 9 p.m. for a three to four-hour night out with Pub Crawl Zurich. Guide Sebastian has earned praise for keeping the group engaged and helping with questions. Expect a mix of bars, complimentary drinks, and a group of up to 30 people, with the night ending back at the starting point.

“Sebastian is an incredible guide and guy. Really makes sure you have a good time and very helpful with any questions”

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4.Lucerne Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

Explore Lucerne with a local English-speaking guide, taking in Chapel Bridge, the old town, and the Lion Monument before a tasting of six Eichhof beers. Guides such as Amalia, Dave, and Glenn have led this private three-hour outing, which includes a pretzel or pork brewing sausages with special bread.

“The tour was absolutely wonderful. Amalia did a fantastic job of mixing local and nation history with interesting stories about the city. The tour went at our pace which was great. The beer tasting was the perfect end to a perfect tour. Definitely recommend.”

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