Gruyères Medieval Town, Cheese Factory and Maison Cailler Tour from Bern

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
10 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, German
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Journey from Bern to discover Gruyères' medieval charm. Tour the cheese factory and taste local treats. Explore Gruyères Castle and indulge in Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on an intimate journey from Bern to Gruyères. Explore the cheese-making process with a visit to the Gruyères cheese factory, immerse yourself in the medieval charm of Gruyères village and indulge in the sweet world of chocolate at Maison Cailler chocolate factory.


• travel typically Swiss by train with your tour guide

• enjoy the stunning various landscapes during the train journeys

• discover the art of Swiss cheese-making at Gruyère cheese factory

• enjoy a tasting session to sample cheese in various stages of aging

• stroll through the charming cobblestone streets of Gruyères

• visit the 13th-century Gruyères Castle to explore its historical rooms

• discover the world of Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler

• Indulge in a tasting session of Cailler chocolates


This tour offers a perfect blend of Swiss culture, flavors, and history in the beautiful region of Gruyères.

What You Get

entrance tickets for cheese and chocolate factory
cheese sample/chocolate sample to taste
English speaking Swiss tourguide
Food or drinks (lunch break at Gruyere with various restaurants)
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Central Railroad Station

Ride the intercity & local train from Bern via Fribourg to Gruyères
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

La Maison du Gruyère

Visit the cheese factory of Gruyere and get insights to the cheesemaking process
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Cite Medievale de Gruyeres

Spend your lunch break at the medieval village of Gruyere and explore the site in your own pace. There is time to visit the castle and/or the surreal exhibition of H.R. Giger.
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Maison Cailler

Visit the chocolate factory of Cailler and taste all the products for free
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
5

Bern

Return from Broc by train to Bern
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tourist Information Bern, Bahnhofplatz, Bern-Mittelland Bern, Switzerland, CH, 3011

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You will meet your tourguide in front of the tourist information Bern at the train station (ground floor level), closed by the ticket office of the railway company
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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A lovely full-day tour for cheese, chocolate, and scenery
April 29, 2025
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My mother and I met Christoph at the train station in the morning and headed out for our day. He guided us easily through the efficient Swiss transportation system first to Gruyere with its chees...read more

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History and countryside
April 20, 2025
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We took the Castle + House of the Gruyere pass for 17Chf per person. The visit of the House of Gruyère is well thought out and fun. The Castle is easy to do also and is pleasant, some artifacts t...read more

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not a typical group tour
April 10, 2025
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we travelled by train to the cheese factory (which is nice to see). Best was the time we spend at Gruyères and our guide Roland gave us the possibility to explore it at our own. The chocolate facto...read more

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we got Swiss cheese and Swiss chocolate
April 05, 2025
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Such a delightful and delicious day! Exploring the medieval town of Gruyères felt like stepping into a fairytale. The visit to the cheese factory was fun and informative (and tasty!), and the Maiso...read more

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Castles, cheese, and chocolate
May 04, 2024
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Our tour guide was very knowledgeable during our trip to Gruyère. The Cheese and Chocolate factory were exceptional to learn about and walk through. Everything is taken care of for you so you don’t...read more

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