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Gruyere Village Historic Full Day Tour

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Activity location

  • La Maison du Gruyère
    • 3 Place de la Gare
    • 1663, Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rte de Berne 144
    • 144 Route de Berne
    • 1010, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Entrance tickets
  • Exclusions
    Meals, but in the village there are restaurants where you can taste the local products.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

  • Explore the Gruyères Castle offering a stunning views of the surrounding countryside which showcase the region's history. After visiting the castle, head to a nearby cheese factory where you can learn about the production process of Gruyère cheese, which the region is famous for. Witness first-hand how the cheese is made, from milk processing to ageing. Then visit a chocolate factory in the area which Switzerland is renowned for its high-quality chocolate. Many chocolate factories offer guided tours where you can learn about the chocolate-making process, from bean to bar. Enjoy tasting various chocolate creations and perhaps even try your hand at making your own chocolate treats.

Activity itinerary

La Gruyere

  • 5h
Start your day by exploring the historic Gruyères Castle. Located in the charming medieval town of Gruyères in Switzerland, this castle dates back to the 13th century and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. You can tour the castle's interior, including its furnished rooms, halls, and exhibits that showcase the region's history. The travel time from meeting point to La Gruyere is approx. 2 hours.

La Maison du Gruyère

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Head to a nearby cheese factory to learn about the production process of Gruyère cheese, which the region is famous for. You can witness first-hand how the cheese is made, from milk processing to ageing. The travel time from La Gruyere to La Maison du Gruyère is approximately 30 minutes.

Maison Cailler

  • 3h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
To end your day on a sweet note, visit a chocolate factory in the area. Switzerland is renowned for its high-quality chocolate, and many chocolate factories offer guided tours where you can learn about the chocolate-making process, from bean to bar. Enjoy tasting various chocolate creations and perhaps even try your hand at making your own chocolate treats. The travel time from La Maison du Gruyère to Maison Cailler is approx. 30 minutes. And going back to approx. 2 hours

Location

Activity location

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    La Maison du Gruyère
    • 3 Place de la Gare
    • 1663, Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Rte de Berne 144
    • 144 Route de Berne
    • 1010, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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    Rte des Batailleux 3
    • 3 Route des Batailleux
    • 1215, Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève, Switzerland