The 2 Best Shopping Tours in Switzerland

1.Basel Farmer’s Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Walk Basel’s Old Town with a local guide such as Gina or Jean, tasting seasonal market produce, Swiss cheese, bean-to-bar chocolate, and a traditional spice biscuit. You’ll see the Minster, Town Hall, and Tinguely Fountain while learning how Swiss foods are made. Expect a light tasting tour, not a full meal.

“Very fun and knowledgeable guide Cheese and chocolate were exceptional very good value for the money”

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2.Zurich Christmas Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Zurich’s National Museum at 6 pm for a two-hour walk through seven Christmas sights. You’ll see Illuminarium, the main station market, the Singing Christmas Tree, old-town lights, Grossmünster, Münsterhof, and Bellevue’s Wiehnachtsdorf. Guide Maria leads some departures. Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

“This was a great quick overview of the most popular Christmas Markets! Wear proper footwear and warm clothes since you will be walking to several markets. A great tour to do right when you get to the city!”

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