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Zurich Food & Chocolate Tours

Savor Swiss chocolate, fondue, and authentic Zurich cuisine on culinary adventures!

52+ tours
From $70
3-4 hours
Zurich Food & Chocolate Tours

Discover Zurich's exceptional food scene combining Swiss traditions with international sophistication! Food tours explore traditional dishes like fondue (melted cheese with bread), raclette (melted cheese scraped onto potatoes), Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (veal in cream sauce), and Rösti (crispy potato cake). But the highlight is Swiss chocolate - tours visit legendary chocolatiers like Sprüngli, Läderach, and Lindt, with tastings of pralines, truffles, and Swiss chocolate specialties. Learn about Swiss chocolate-making traditions, visit Lindt Chocolate Museum (Lindt Home of Chocolate) with world's largest chocolate fountain, explore vibrant Zurich food markets, and dine at traditional restaurants. Many tours include cheese fondue experiences, wine pairings, and insights into Swiss culinary culture. It's delicious introduction to Swiss gastronomy!

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Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates
From $167.22
Free Cancellation

Welcome to the Secret Food Tour in Zurich! Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of this vibrant city, where you'll taste your way through the best local spots and discover the authentic flavours of Swiss cuisine. From mouth-watering cheeses at a local deli, to local spirits and liquors, historic restaurants, street foods and pastries to indulgent chocolates from Switzerland's oldest chocolate shop, we'll guide you through hidden gems and iconic eateries that showcase Zurich's rich food culture. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this tour promises a delicious journey filled with unique dishes, local stories, and the best of Swiss hospitality. Come hungry and ready to explore!

4.9(300)
3h 30m
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Zurich Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
From $47.44
Skip The LineNew🔥Likely to Sell Out

Dive into the delicious world of Swiss chocolate with your entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Zurich. Discover interactive exhibits, the world’s largest free-standing chocolate fountain, and the secrets behind Lindt’s world-famous creations. Explore the chocolate-making process, history, and innovations with engaging multimedia displays. End your visit with unlimited tasting of Lindt varieties and access to the exclusive Lindt shop for premium treats and souvenirs. Perfect for families, chocolate lovers, and travelers looking for a sweet Swiss experience! PLEASE NOTE:- Entry is valid within 30 minutes of your booked time slot. Bookings depend on availability—reserve in advance. Food, drinks, and transportation are not included. All visitors need a valid ticket and must carry a Passport or ID card.

4.1(14)
2h
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Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner
From $196.46
Free Cancellation

Enjoy traditional Swiss sweet treats and tasty local delicacies on this 5-hour small-group gourmet food tour from Zurich. Travel along the beautiful Lake Zurich to Kilchberg and browse the assortment of Swiss chocolates at the world's biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop. Ride a cable car up to a popular viewpoint and walk through the forest to a restaurant high on the hillside. With stunning views over Zurich and the lake below, enjoy an appetizer, sip a glass of wine and sit down to a sumptuous 3-course meal including traditional Swiss cheese fondue.

4.4(58)
4h 45m
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Private Walking Food Tour in Zurich
From $545.54
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Welcome to the Secret Food Tour in Zurich! Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of this vibrant city, where you'll taste your way through the best local spots and discover the authentic flavours of Swiss cuisine. From mouth-watering cheeses at a local deli, to local spirits and liquors, historic restaurants, street foods and pastries to indulgent chocolates from Switzerland's oldest chocolate shop, we'll guide you through hidden gems and iconic eateries that showcase Zurich's rich food culture. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this tour promises a delicious journey filled with unique dishes, local stories, and the best of Swiss hospitality. Come hungry and ready to explore! As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

3h 30m
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Breathtaking Private Hike with a Local Swiss Expert (1 day trip)
From $1,350.99
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Skip the tourist traps and discover Switzerland’s hidden gems on a private, personalized tour led by a local guide. Enjoy a hassle-free hotel pick-up in Zurich (or Lucerne) and explore Switzerland’s natural wonders off the beaten path. You’ll choose the duration and difficulty of your hike, ranging from 2 to 6 hours, and the guide—a local swiss expert—will lead you to secluded spots and cultural treasures that most tourists never find. Whether you prefer the majestic Bernese Alps, the picturesque Appenzell region, or the charming Canton of Uri, the tour is tailored to your preferences. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch amidst stunning landscapes. This exclusive experience ensures you see Switzerland like never before, with a local guide who shares insider knowledge, away from the crowds.

4.9(29)
8h
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Best of the Black Forest and Rhinefalls from Zurich
From $1,162.45
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

If you are in Zurich and fancy a trip north to Europe`s biggest waterfall, the Rhinefalls and see the iconic Black Forest, this is the trip for you. We will set off for the Rhinefalls, take a trip in a boat to see them and then cross the border into Germany and drive to up to Triberg and the tallest waterfalls in Germany. We will be checking out the local culture and no doubt sampling some local food and for sure sampling some Black Forest gateaux !! If time allows we will try and make it to the Lindt chocolate factory in Zurich on the way back.

5.0(1)
9h
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5 day Private Tour of Central Switzerland including Luzern, Grindelwald & Zurich
From $10,151.57
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This tour shows you simply a real mix of the best places to see in Central Switzerland. There is the perfect combination of cities, towns and villages such as Grindelwald, Luzern, Bern and Zurich and then a myriad of breath-taking natural places such as mountains, lakes, gorges, waterfalls to visit. Plus some typical Swiss food and drink experiences

5.0(10)
120h
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Why Choose Food & Chocolate Tours in Zurich?

World-Famous Chocolate

Taste legendary Swiss chocolate from Sprüngli, Lindt, and artisan chocolatiers!

Fondue & Raclette

Experience authentic Swiss cheese traditions in cozy restaurants.

Lindt Museum

Visit world's largest chocolate museum with interactive exhibits.

Local Foodie Guides

Swiss guides share culinary traditions and hidden food gems.

Types of Food & Chocolate Tours in Zurich

Chocolate Tasting Tours

Visit multiple chocolatiers tasting Swiss chocolate specialties.

3 hoursMultiple shopsChocolate tastingsExpert guideSweet experience

Lindt Chocolate Museum

Interactive museum with world's largest chocolate fountain and tastings.

2-3 hoursChocolate fountainFactory tourTastingsMust-visit

Fondue Experience

Traditional Swiss fondue dinner with wine in cozy restaurant.

2 hoursCheese fondueSwiss wineTraditional settingAuthentic

Food Market Tours

Explore Zurich markets tasting local specialties and Swiss products.

3 hoursLocal marketsMultiple tastingsSwiss productsCultural insights

What to Expect on Your Zurich Food & Chocolate Tours

Duration

Food tours: 3-4 hours. Lindt Museum: 2-3 hours. Fondue dinner: 2 hours.

Swiss Chocolate

Taste pralines from Sprüngli, truffles from Läderach, and Lindt specialties.

Fondue & Raclette

Experience melted cheese traditions - Swiss comfort food at its finest!

Lindt Fountain

See world's largest chocolate fountain (9m tall!) at Lindt Museum.

Local Markets

Explore fresh produce, cheese, bread, and Swiss specialties at markets.

Swiss Culinary Culture

Learn about chocolate-making traditions and Swiss food heritage.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Sprüngli Paradeplatz: Most famous chocolatier - try Luxemburgerli macarons!

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Lindt Home of Chocolate (opened 2020) is €15 entry - absolutely worth it!

3

Book fondue restaurants ahead - they're popular with tourists and locals.

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Traditional fondue etiquette: Stir in figure-8 pattern, don't lose bread!

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Zurich Christmas markets (late Nov-Dec) have amazing Swiss food and Glühwein.

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Saturday morning Bürkliplatz market best for fresh local produce.

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Come hungry - food tours include substantial tastings!

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Swiss food is expensive - tours offer good value by visiting multiple places.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How much do Zurich food tours cost?

A: Chocolate tours: CHF 70-100 (3 hours, multiple tastings). Food tours: CHF 90-140 (includes 6-8 tastings). Fondue dinner: CHF 30-50 per person. Lindt Museum: CHF 15. Tours offer better value than visiting individually!

Q:What is Sprüngli?

A: Sprüngli is Zurich's most famous chocolatier (since 1836) known for Luxemburgerli - delicate macarons in various flavors. The Paradeplatz shop is iconic! Different from Lindt (they split in 1892). Expensive but exceptional quality. Essential Zurich experience!

Q:Is the Lindt Museum worth it?

A: Yes! Lindt Home of Chocolate (CHF 15) features world's largest chocolate fountain (9m!), interactive exhibits, chocolate-making demonstrations, and tastings. Modern, impressive museum opened 2020. Perfect for chocolate lovers. Allow 2-3 hours.

Q:What is Swiss fondue?

A: Fondue is Switzerland's national dish - melted cheese (usually Gruyère and Emmental) with white wine and kirsch, served in communal pot. You dip bread cubes using long forks. Tradition says if you drop bread, you buy next round! CHF 25-35 per person.

Q:Where to eat fondue in Zurich?

A: Traditional spots: Swiss Chuchi (Old Town, touristy but good), Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten (guild house, upscale), Le Dézaley (local favorite). Book ahead! Expect CHF 25-35 per person. Best enjoyed with Swiss white wine.

Q:Is Swiss chocolate really better?

A: Swiss chocolate is famous for smooth texture and high quality due to conching process (invented in Switzerland!) and premium ingredients. Brands like Lindt, Sprüngli, Läderach maintain high standards. Expensive but genuinely excellent - worth the hype!

Q:What should I try in Zurich?

A: Must-try: Sprüngli Luxemburgerli, cheese fondue, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (veal in cream sauce), Rösti (potato cake), Raclette, and any Swiss chocolate. Wash down with Swiss wine or beer. All delicious and authentically Swiss!

Q:When is the best time for food tours?

A: Year-round available! Saturday mornings best for food markets. Christmas markets (late Nov-Dec) magical for seasonal Swiss treats and Glühwein. Food tours run daily - book ahead for weekends. Come hungry!

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Why Visit Zurich?

Charming Old Town with medieval architecture

Beautiful Lake Zurich and waterfront promenades

Easy access to Swiss Alps and mountain scenery

World-class shopping and Swiss luxury

Excellent Swiss cuisine and chocolate culture

Perfect blend of tradition and sophistication

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Zurich enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are warm (70-80°F/21-27°C), winters are cold (30-45°F/-1-7°C), and spring/fall offer pleasant temperatures.

Best Months

May to September offer the best weather with mild temperatures, longer daylight hours, and perfect conditions for sightseeing.

Peak Season

June to August brings peak tourist season with warm weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

October to April offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cold weather and shorter days.

Plan Your Zurich Trip

Transportation Tips

Excellent public transportation with trams, buses, and trains. Walking is perfect for exploring the compact city center, and taxis are readily available.

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