Interactive Chocolate Tour at the Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate

  • Interactive chocolate tour with professional guide
  • Fascinating insights into the production process
  • 9.3 meter (30.5 ft) high chocolate fountain
  • Chocolate tasting

Where does chocolate come from and how has it conquered the world in the course of 4,000 years? How is chocolate produced in an ultra-modern chocolate factory? On a private guided tour through the spectacular Lindt Home of Chocolate, an experienced guide reveals all kinds of fascinating facts about the history and manufacture of this popular cocoa product. Participants also have the opportunity to take a look at the automated experimental plants and afterwards – of course – to sample the products to their heart´s content.

Time and Duration

Available on the following days, additional information.

Closed: January 1, December 25 + 26 and last Tuesday in April and October

Operator: Partner company

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Zurich with Cruise & Lindt Home of Chocolate

Discover Zurich, Switzerland’s economic and cultural hub, on a versatile city tour! Let your guide show you the highlights from aboard a coach, take a guided stroll through the Old Town and relax during a half-hour boat trip on Lake Zurich. Visit the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate and its museum for a sweet finish of the day. 

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  • Explore the Old Town on a short guided walk through medieval alleys
  • Relax during a 30-minute boat trip on Lake Zurich
  • Walk along the lakeside to the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Follow an audio-guided museum tour incl. chocolate tasting
  • Browse the world's largest Lindt Chocolate Shop and admire the world's highest free-standing chocolate fountain

Tour description

Board a comfortable, climate-controlled coach and take off past the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the high-end shopping mile Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's illustrious financial district . Capture striking views of pristine Lake Zurich during a photo stop at Enge harbour. Drive by the well-established Opera House to the prestigious Zürichberg district and tour Zurich's most exclusive residential district. After a short glimpse of the city, the lake and the snow-covered Alps, you continue past the university quarter to the Old Town . Admire splendid guild houses, Zurich's Town Hall and its emblematic churches on a guided walk through the medieval streets.

Continue along the picturesque Limmat river to the port and embark on a pleasant half-hour boat trip on the pristine waters of Lake Zurich. A lovely 15-minute stroll along the shore takes you to the  Lindt Home of Chocolate by Swiss star architects Christ & Gantenbein. Marvel at its vast atrium with the world's highest free-standing chocolate fountain - the perfect spot for your souvenir photo. Join an interactive audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum and journey the history of chocolate from bean to bar followed by unlimited chocolate tasting ! Give in to temptation and treat yourself to sweet and savoury delights at the Lindt Café. Browse the extensive assortment of the world's largest Lindt Chocolate Shop and buy your favourite chocolate as a gift for family and friends back home. 

On the way back, your guide shows you how to navigate the city by public transport and accompanies you to Zurich Main Station by trolleybus and tramway. While your tour ends here, your 24-hour ticket allows you to continue exploring the town like a local and make use of Zurich’s excellent public transport system. 

  • Guided Old Town walk
  • Half-hour cruise on Lake Zurich
  • Visit of Lindt Home of Chocolate 
  • Audio-guided museum tour with chocolate tasting
  • 24-hour ticket for public transport in Zurich ( fare zones 110+150 ) 
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

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  • Routing may have to be amended due to construction work or public events without prior notice.

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Schokoladenplatz 1 8802 Kilchberg Switzerland

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An interactive journey of discovery in the chocolate museum

Did you know that you used to be able to pay for things with cocoa beans? You can find out how this came about, and many other fascinating facts all about chocolate in our exhibition, the multimedia chocolate tour. Experience the world of chocolate with all your senses: from its creation and cultural significance to chocolate tastings. School classes can only visit the chocolate tour with a complimentary guide – please book your tickets here

Chocolate tour with audioguide

Join us on an exciting tour through the world of chocolate! Journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who sweetened our lives with their inventions. Marvel at all the work it takes to transform cocoa beans into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

Cocoa cultivation

Cocoa is the origin of chocolate and its main ingredient. Cocoa has a long journey to take before it is processed into chocolate. Come with us on a journey to Ghana and watch our cocoa farmers at work.

The cocoa tree produces the most important raw material for chocolate

The cocoa tree produces the most important raw material for chocolate

Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

The interactive history of chocolate experience

The interactive history of chocolate experience. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate history

Join us as we travel to Central America to discover the secrets of chocolate dating back thousands of years. Witness Spanish explorers bringing the exotic drink back to the royal courts of Europe – and how it gradually conquers the rest of the world from there.

The Swiss pioneers

How is it that the small, mountainous country in the heart of Europe, became the ultimate “capital of chocolate”? There are many different answers to this. Meet the Swiss pioneers whose inventions revolutionize the world of chocolate in the 19th century.

Part of the chocolate tour pays tribute to the Swiss chocolate pioneers

Inventive spirit of the Swiss chocolate pioneers. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate Tour - Tasting

Chocolate tasting in the Lindt Home of Chocolate. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate tasting

Discover the great variety of LINDOR and let yourself be seduced by the creamy melting filling, covered in the finest Lindt chocolate. Created with love and passion by the Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers.

Chocolate production

In chocolate production, the experience and passion of Master Chocolatiers meet the latest technology and efficient machines. Follow every step of the process that transforms the beans into cocoa liquor, then into liquid chocolate, and finally into perfect bars and pralines.

Chocolate Production

Find out more about chocolate production here. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

The pilot plant shows you exactly what happens in a real chocolate factory

The large pilot plant

The pilot plant is at the heart of everything our engineers and researchers do in the Lindt Home of Chocolate. Here we reveal the secrets of how our incomparable chocolate is made and show you what happens in our real chocolate factory. Follow new products as they are created.

Chocolate, Schokolade, chocolat, cioccolato or qiaokèlì?

A Lindt Master Chocolatier invites you on a journey of discovery into the world of chocolate via audio guide. Every time you reach a whisk symbol, the Master Chocolatier will explain something important, exciting or interesting to you. The interactive tour is available in the following languages:

German & English (additional audio guide for children)

Your personal guided tour through the chocolate museum

«choco-deluxe».

On this 90-minute guided tour, you will gain further insights into the world of cocoa and the production of chocolate. We will show you how the cult drink of the Mayans became a luxury drink in Europe, and ultimately chocolate for ordinary people everywhere. In addition to the tasting stations in the exhibition and the tasting of creamy melting LINDOR creations with a Maître Chocolatier, we also offer you the exclusive opportunity to taste ingredients and preliminary products of chocolate production. Dive into the world of chocolate.

Public Guided Tour

Our opening times

Monday to Sunday

10.00 am – 7.00 pm  

Last entry to the museum is one hour before closing.

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Due to high demand, we kindly ask you to book your ticket online in advance. Check the current availability here .

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Zurich day trip with city tour, boat trip and Lindt Home of Chocolate

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Bus station Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zurich

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24-hour ticket for the public transport network in Zurich (zones 110+150)

Guided walk through the winding old town of Zurich

  • Ride in air conditioned tour bus through Zurich
  • Experience sights like the financial district, the university quarter and the noble Zürichberg quarter
  • Explore the beautiful old town of Zurich on a guided stroll
  • Relax on a half-hour boat ride across Lake Zurich
  • Take a walk along the shore of Lake Geneva to the Lindt Home of Chocolate
  • Experience a chocolate tasting and a museum tour with audio guides
  • Let us show and explain you the public transport network in Zurich
  • Carbon offset through myclimate

Description

Your day trip starts with a guided bus ride in an air-conditioned bus through Zurich. You will see among other things:

  • Exclusive Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich's financial district
  • Photo stop at Enge harbor
  • University district
  • Zürichberg quarter with magnificent villas

On a stroll through the old town you will be accompanied by the professional and multilingual city guide. The lively pedestrian zone and the guild houses and churches there will be brought closer to you by means of anecdotes. Along the river Limmat you will reach the landing stage. You will take a half-hour boat trip across Lake Zurich. You will receive an audio guide.

The last destination of your trip is the sweet temptation of Lindt Home of Chocolate. In addition to an unlimited chocolate tasting, you'll experience the chocolate museum and can buy a few souvenirs in the store. On the way to Zurich's main train station, you'll learn how to best use public transportation. This is where your day trip ends. You can continue to use the 24-hour public transport ticket afterwards.

Practical information:

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers

Swiss Activities Tip

Zurich has some cult restaurants. Maybe you still have time to visit one or the other of these restaurants in Zurich. And since you got tickets for public transport, you can use them right away. Five examples of cult restaurants:

  • Kronenhalle at Bellevue with real works of art by Chagall, Picasso or Giacometti
  • Sternen Grill with the best bratwurst in town
  • Hiltl, the first (1898) vegetarian restaurant in Europe
  • Casa Ferlin, the Italian restaurant located here for more than 100 years
  • Oepfelchammer, the old wine tavern with Swiss dishes and the "beam tasting

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Make your way through the best sights of the vibrant city with an expert tour guide. Cap off your day with a taste of the decadent Lindt Chocolate.

This versatile city tour lets you discover Zürich's must-visit locations.

Breeze past Switzerland's business & cultural hub, and its iconic Old Town.

With an expert tour guide to lead the way, learn all about this vibrant capital city. Even get free access to its public transport!

Lean back during a scenic drive through the Zürichberg district and enjoy a river cruise while drinking in city views.

The sweet finish of the day is a visit to the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate.

5.5-hour tour of Zurich

Expert English-speaking guide

Entry to Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum & audio-guided tour

30-min cruise on Lake Zürich

24-hour pass to public transport in Zurich

Transfers from meeting point on comfortable travel coach

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On this special city tour through Zürich, all you need to do is sit back and relax on a comfortable coach as we walk you through the city highlights. Pass along the castle-like National Museum, the shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and Zürich's famous financial district. At the Enge harbor, you'll click selfies to enjoy stunning vistas of the crystal-clear Lake Zürich. Enjoy ascenic drive in Zurichberg, where the city, the lake, and snow-covered Alps can be seen. Get free access to public transport for 24 hours! Pass by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and Zürich's art museum before reaching the charming Old Town- medieval streets, patriarchal guild houses, emblematic churches, and the town hall will grace your vision.

Enjoy a 30-min boat trip along the pristine waters of Lake Zürich before heading to the headquarters of the world-famous Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate factory! At the entrance, click the perfect souvenir photo by the world's highest free-standing chocolate fountain. Continue on an audio-guided tour through the chocolate museum and learn all about its history: from bean to bar! This will be followed by unlimited chocolate tasting, where you may give in to temptation and treat yourself to all kinds of sweet and savory delights at the Lindt Café. Don't forget to pick up your favorite chocolates at the Lindt Chocolate Shop to take home with you!

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Important information.

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

The route may be amended due to construction work.

Bring along your passport or a valid ID card.

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  • The following is not allowed inside the vehicle: Consumption of food and drinks.

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The Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich: What to Expect

Darla Uhl

  • August 22, 2022 December 19, 2023
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Modern society offers us the luxury of enjoying chocolate. The Swiss are famous for chocolate and also proud of it. Therefore, a Swiss vacation must include an indulgence in chocolate if you are a fan. So if you are a chocolate lover, one of the best things to do in Zurich is to go to the Lindt Home of Chocolate . Among the chocolates you’ll find are dark, milk, white, and chocolates mixed with salt, caramel, etc.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate features a nine-meter-high chocolate fountain, a chocolate-tasting tour within the multimedia museum, chocolate courses, and the world’s largest Lindt chocolate store. It’s the ultimate chocolate destination and a fun adventure for everyone. It is run by the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit Lindt Home of Chocolate .

Visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate

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Lindt Home of Chocolate has been one of Switzerland’s most visited museums since it opened in September 2020. It was opened by brand ambassador and tennis legend Roger Federer and Federal Councilor Ueli Maurer, together with President Ernst Tanner. Kilchberg’s Lindt & Sprüngli Factory Building is right next door.

You should start by buying your tickets for Lindt Home of Chocolate online. A lot of visitors go to the Lindt Home of Chocolate and there are limited slots per hour. So it’s a good idea to book your slot in advance, preferably a day early. 

Once you’ve picked your time, you’ve got 30 minutes to get in. For example, if you book at 10:00 AM, try to get there between 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Just keep that in mind when you book. 

Lindt’s 9-Meter High Chocolate Fountain

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The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a giant chocolate fountain pouring heavenly chocolate.  The 9.3-meter-high chocolate fountain is definitely one of the highlights and social media stars of the Lindt Home of Chocolate .

The chocolate fountain weighs three tons, has 94 meters of piping, and circulates 1,500 liters of chocolate, or 1 kilogram per second.

It won’t be possible to touch the chocolate fountain, but there will be plenty of opportunities to try chocolates later in the tour.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour

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The chocolate tour starts on the right after you go up the stairs. Scan your ticket before you go in.

The chocolate tour has an audio guide you can get before you enter. It’s possible to get audio guides in English, German, French, and Italian. You’ll learn more about chocolate’s origins and how it made its way to Europe and Switzerland with the audio guide. The best part is you can go at your own pace.

The Lindt Chocolate Museum also offers personal guided tours. The tour lasts 90 minutes and can be booked in English or German. The cost of a personal tour is higher than simply using an audio guide.

Lindt Home of Chocolate: Origins of Chocolate

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The Lindt Home of Chocolate is the best place to learn what happens before the chocolate is made. How and where is chocolate harvested? Where do cocoa trees grow? You’ll get to know the chocolate story during this in-depth tour.  

During the tour, you’ll learn about cocoa trees and how it’s harvested from the rainforest. In the next section, you are introduced to the history of chocolate in Mesoamerica, through Europe, and into our modern-day lives. Discover the Swiss chocolate pioneers and how chocolate became a Swiss staple.

You’ll get to see exactly how chocolate is processed and prepared at the end in the technical unit .

Lindt Home of Chocolate Tasting Area

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Probably the best part of visiting Lindt Home of Chocolate is tasting chocolate. Among the chocolates you’ll find are dark, milk, white, and chocolates mixed with salt, caramel, etc. There are many different varieties to test here.

Dark, milk and white chocolate will flow from three chocolate fountains . Pick a plastic spoon and pull the faucet to get a drip of chocolate. Pre-made chocolate bars are also available in the other containers. You can get a slice if you want.

You can also get Lindor chocolate balls in flavors like Milk Chocolate, Strawberries, Cream, White, and Salted Caramel.

Lindt Home of Chocolate: A Fun Destination Near Zurich

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The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a fun destination for all ages, especially in and around Zurich. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect at Lindt Home of Chocolate :

  • Chocolate tour with an audio guide or a personal guide
  • Nine-meter-high chocolate fountain
  • Biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the World (500 m 2 )
  • Chocolate courses (Truffle, Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Lollipops, Chocolate Figures, Pralines)

How to Get to Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate is very easy to reach from Zurich. You will just have to take the S8 train going to Pfäffikon SZ and get off the train in Kilchberg ZH. From the Kilchberg ZH train station, you can either walk to Lindt Home of Chocolate or take the bus that goes directly beside it.

If you want to learn more about the different routes to get to Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich, you can read the details here: How to Get To Lindt Chocolate Factory Zurich .

Final Thoughts: Lindt Home of Chocolate

There’s no doubt the chocolate tour is a fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime experience for kids and chocolate lovers. There are also chocolate courses and tours you can do if you’re a bigger group

I highly recommend it, especially for chocolate lovers or when it’s raining . Enjoy!

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Darla Uhl is the owner of TouringSwitzerland.com. Her home is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Having lived almost 20 years in Switzerland, she's traveled extensively all over the country.

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Interactive Chocolate Tour at the Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate

  • Interactive chocolate tour with professional guide
  • Fascinating insights into the production process
  • 9.3 meter (30.5 ft) high chocolate fountain
  • Chocolate tasting

Where does chocolate come from and how has it conquered the world in the course of 4,000 years? How is chocolate produced in an ultra-modern chocolate factory? On a private guided tour through the spectacular Lindt Home of Chocolate, an experienced guide reveals all kinds of fascinating facts about the history and manufacture of this popular cocoa product. Participants also have the opportunity to take a look at the automated experimental plants and afterwards – of course – to sample the products to their heart´s content.

Time and Duration

Available on the following days, additional information.

Closed: January 1, December 25 + 26 and last Tuesday in April and October

Operator: Partner company

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Best Chocolate Tours In Zurich (Fun Experiences For Travelers)

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Swiss chocolate is world-famous and most of the country’s best chocolatiers have at least one store in Zurich. If you’re a sweet tooth and enjoy the decadent taste of chocolate in all shapes and sizes, a proper chocolate tour of Zurich is precisely what you should plan to do in the Swiss city!

Pralines, champagne truffles, chocolate bars, and countless other iterations of this delicious ingredient are all on the menu at the numerous chocolate shops in Zurich . Whether you want to do a classic walking tour, attend an unlimited chocolate tasting and eat as much chocolate as you can stomach, or go to a chocolate factory, we’ve got options for you in this guide to the best chocolate tours, Zurich edition!

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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich

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A chocolate walking tour of Zurich is a perfect way to discover this beautiful city. Most of these tours take place in the old town of Zurich because that is where all the best chocolate shops are, and you’ll get to see all the city’s top historical landmarks in between tastings and visits to chocolatiers.

Also, all the walking you’ll do on this tour will help burn off some of those calories, so you don’t have to feel quite as guilty about all the chocolate you eat. It’s possible to organize this tour on your own if you want, or you can sign up to do a tour with a local guide. The price range of guided tours is 30-80 CHF, and the tastings are included in the price.

Chocolate Tasting Tuk-Tuk Tour in Zurich

Tuk Tuk chocolate tour in Zurich

Tuk-Tuk tours are becoming more and more popular throughout Switzerland, not just in Zurich. A fondue Tuk-Tuk tour is one of the most popular ways of discovering the city in the winter, and I need you to know that you can substitute the cheese fondue for a chocolate fondue.

Up to four people can sign up for this tour, which includes a bucket of melted chocolate in the middle of the Tuk-Tuk and cut-up pieces of fruit you can dip in the pot. The main advantage of this tour is that you get to see all of the city’s best landmarks and tourist attractions while snacking on delicious chocolate. Plus, you don’t have to get out of the Tuk-Tuk at all, and you’re sightseeing at a faster pace than on walking tours.

Tuk-Tuk chocolate tasting tours last for 90 minutes, and they’re best for groups of 2-4 people. The price is 85 CHF per person for a two-person private tour, but only 69 CHF per person for tours with 3 or 4 people.

Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate is situated in Kilchberg, on the western shore of Lake Zurich. It’s worth it to plan an excursion to this chocolate museum, which features a spectacular chocolate fountain, a Lindt shop and cafe, and excellent exhibits on the history and making of chocolates.

You can tour the museum however you want; travel there by train from Zurich and purchase a 15 CHF ticket at the entrance, for the most affordable experience. Expect to spend around 30 CHF for a guided tour of the museum with chocolate tasting.

Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Another option for visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate is to sign up for a five-hour boat tour of the lake, which ultimately takes you to the museum in Kilchberg.

This is a really good option for people who are in Zurich for the first time and want to explore as much of the city and its surroundings as possible. The price of this tour is approximately 75 CHF per person, but it takes 5 and a half hours, and it includes a boat trip to Kilchberg.

However, before you get on a boat and travel to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, you’ll get the opportunity to discover some of Zurich’s most famous landmarks. Tour-goers all board an air-conditioned coach, which takes them past the National Museum, Zurich Opera House, Bahnhofstrasse, and all the way to a scenic viewpoint next to the Dolder Grand Hotel. Travelers are then taken on a walk through the Old Town, and finally to Limmatquai, where they board a boat to Kilchberg – where the Lindt Factory is.

Zurich Chocolate Hunting Tour with a Local

A Chocolate Hunting Tour with a Local can be booked on Viator and Tripadvisor, so it’s more expensive than the tours offered by Zurich’s official tourism office. However, this is also one of the few options if you want a private tour of the city’s best chocolatiers , and worth the money.

The tour is suitable for groups of 2-6 people, and the price is approximately 153 CHF per person. It includes visits to Läderach, Confiserie Teuscher, Confiserie Sprungli, and Schober Cafe. You get to taste the chocolates at every location, and the local guide will tell you everything you need to know about the history of these famous chocolatiers, as well as what makes them such an integral part of Swiss cultural heritage.

Sustainable Bean-to-bar Chocolate Tour

Bean To Bar

A bean-to-bar chocolate tour is the best option for people who are genuinely interested in the process of making chocolates. It illustrates every step of the process, from the harvesting of cocoa beans to adding the final touches to the pralines and chocolate bars.

If you sign up for a guided bean-to-chocolate-bar tour, expect to pay around 87 CHF. This will include sightseeing in a group of a maximum of 10 people, and tasting chocolates at three different locations. The local guide will also tell you everything they know about the ethical chocolate-making scene of Zurich, so you’ll gain some valuable insider knowledge.

Another option is to do the Chocolate Safari tour at Garcoa . This is only 20 CHF per person, and it’s the best budget bean-to-bar tour you can do. You get to see the entire manufacturing process of Garcoa chocolates and taste plenty of them, and the entire tour takes between 60 and 90 minutes.

Max Chocolatier Chocolate Tasting

Max Chocolatier is one of Zurich’s premium chocolate shops that offer unique experiences to visitors. They organize workshops where you can learn to make chocolates, ice cream, and stamp truffles, in addition to basic chocolate tastings where you get your hands dirty only because the delicious truffles are melting in your fingers.

The only issue is that these events take place at their headquarters in Lucerne. They still have a shop in Zurich at Bahnhofstrasse that you can visit and sample chocolate if you want. But if you really want to attend a workshop or take part in a high-class chocolate-tasting event, you’ll need to make your way to the city of Lucerne. It’s only a 50-minute train ride/drive from Zurich and it’s absolutely worth the effort for such a unique experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for chocolate tours in zürich.

The cost of Zurich chocolate tours depends on the type of tour you’re doing, but on average it’s anywhere from 20 CHF per person for a self-guided tour with tastings, up to 150 CHF per person for private chocolate tastings and makings. It really depends on the type of experience, and organizing your own chocolate tour and tasting a piece or two at each shop is the most affordable option. 

When is the best time to do a chocolate tour in Zurich?

Any time of the year is a good time for a chocolate tour of Zurich. Warmer months are great because it’s more enjoyable to walk around the town in between the visits to chocolate shops, but tasting chocolates in the winter will give you that boost of serotonin that’s missing when it’s freezing outside. 

Are chocolate tours in Zurich suitable for children?

Yes, chocolate tours in Zurich are suitable for children, and your kids will doubtless enjoy this type of city tour. However, if you’re trying to limit and monitor the sugar intake of your kids, taking them on a chocolate tour with tastings in every shop might not be the best idea. 

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