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Zurich City Bus Tour and Appenzell Day Trip with Chocolate & Cheese Tasting
Start with Zurich sightseeing, then travel to the Swiss countryside for factory visits and free time
6 h 30 min
Max 50 Guests
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 typical Swiss village (Alpenzell or Saint Gallen)
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 enjoy 40 minutes of free time to get snacks or a quick lunch. After that, 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.
Stroll the village of Appenzell
Then slow the pace in Appenzell, a traditional village framed by green hills and painted façades. Enjoy free time to walk the historic town square of Landsgemeindeplatz, browse local shops, and take photos of the Alpine streets.
Your tour ends at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
Finally, ride back to Zurich by coach and arrive where you started at Sihlquai. Return with a camera roll of city and countryside, and a better understanding of Switzerland’s varied terrain.
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Sun, 13 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Audio guide: Your coach ride includes an audio guide so you can follow along as you travel in Zurich City. There is a live guide on your coach ride into northeastern Switzerland.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Lunch: Lunch is not included, it is recommended to bring snacks or plan to eat during free time.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Round-trip transport from Zurich on an air-conditioned vehicle
Expert English-speaking driver
1-hour Zurich open-top bus city tour with audio guide
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 typiacal Swiss village (Appenzell village or Saint Gallen)
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Camera