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Appenzell Day Trip with Chocolate & Cheese Tasting + Zurich City Bus Tour
Start with Zurich sightseeing, then travel to the Swiss countryside for factory visits and free time
6 h 30 min
Max 50 Guests
Many travelers miss the Swiss Alps’ small villages and local traditions because they’re tough to reach without a car. This easy day trip from Zurich handles the travel for you. Start with an open-top bus tour of Zurich, then head into the countryside for chocolate tastings at Maestrani’s Chocolarium and samples at the Appenzeller Cheese Factory. Finish with free time in Appenzell village before returning to Zurich with a taste of classic Switzerland.
What's included
Experience Swiss flavors and landscapes
Expert English-speaking driver
Round-trip coach transportation from Zurich
1-hour Zurich open-top bus tour
Admission to Maestrani’s Chocolarium
Self-guided visit and tastings at the Chocolarium
Admission to the Appenzeller Cheese Factory
Cheese samples at the Appenzeller Cheese Factory
Free time in Appenzell village
Guide tips
Lunch
Itinerary
Your tour begins at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
Meet your driver at Sihlquai near Zurich Railway Station and check in at least 15 minutes early. After a quick headcount, settle into your seat and get set for a smooth ride toward northeastern Switzerland.
Ride the open-top bus through Zurich
Start with a 1-hour open-top city bus loop and plug into the onboard audio guide. Cruise past riverfront streets and landmark districts while getting your bearings, taking photos, and learning the history of the city. Then get ready to commute to the countryside.
Travel into the Appenzell countryside
Next, ride out of Zurich by coach as the scenery shifts to rolling pastures and tidy farmhouses. Use the onboard audio guide to follow along, then look up as the terrain turns greener and more Alpine.
Visit Maestrani’s Chocolarium in Flawil village
Arrive at the Chocolarium for a self-guided factory-style visit with interactive exhibits. Follow the story from cacao to finished bars, then finish with tastings that highlights Swiss milk chocolate.
Step inside the Appenzeller Cheese Factory
Continue to the Appenzeller cheese dairy to learn how the region’s famous cheese is made. Watch the process up close while production is running, explore the displays, and enjoy cheese samples to give you a taste of what you’re seeing.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Fri, 15 May 2026
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