Top Central Switzerland Desserts & Sweets in 2026

Taste your way around Lucerne’s Swiss chocolate scene like a local with the help of a guide to help you swerve the tourist traps that aren’t worth your time. While you stroll, seeing landmarks such as the Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, and St. Leodegar Church, learn local trivia and history, and discover a side of the city that most visitors miss out on.

Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but knowing the best spots for insight into the traditional specialty can be difficult. Learn about the art of chocolatiering on a visit to Aeschbach Chocolatier in Lucerne, exploring with a private guide for intimate insight into the process. Enjoy samples and take the opportunity to craft your own bar, avoiding hidden costs with entrance fees and train tickets included in the price.

Explore the enchanting sights of Lucerne on a walking tour through the Old Town & charming squares, led by a local guide. Visit iconic landmarks & hear secret tales from the past. Learn about the highlights of the Swiss chocolate history while indulging your sweet tooth with handcrafted chocolate bites at multiple stops, ending with a delightful seasonal treat from a local favourite. Uncover hidden gems, scenic viewpoints & receive insider tips on the best spots to eat & explore. Perfect for curious chocolate lovers, our tour offers a comprehensive cultural experience in the beautiful city of Lucerne. - Stroll through Lucerne’s historic Old Town with a knowledgeable local guide - Hear highlights of Lucerne’s history & Swiss chocolate heritage - Visit landmarks including Chapel Bridge, city squares & historic buildings - Enjoy handcrafted chocolate samples & a delicious seasonal treat (ice cream or hot chocolate) - Receive insider tips on dining & exploring Lucerne like a local

Instead of getting lost on your Lucerne vacation, getting stuck in tourist traps along the way, let a guide show you around not just the city’s top landmarks, but the best spots for Swiss chocolate tasting too. As part of a small group, you learn all about the city, hearing fun facts about its history and local life that you’d never get otherwise.

Get the traditional Swiss experience on a day trip from Lucerne, tasting chocolate and cheese, and discovering castles and chapels. Taking part in a small group, enjoy a more intimate tour experience as you explore. For an extended trip, upgrade to include a sightseeing cruise ticket, and see the Swiss sights from Lake Lucerne.

This comprehensive 4-hour tour set against the backdrop of Lucerne Castle and the Swiss Alps allows you to cover the city by boat and foot, while tasting some of the best chocolate in the world. Shutterbugs will love the boat tour, which takes you past the famous Chapel Bridge and Lucerne’s distinct buildings. If a taste of chocolate isn’t enough, you have the option to extend tour and add on a chocolate-making workshop.

Swiss chocolate is celebrated by connoisseurs all over the world—and this factory tour and tasting session offers the perfect introduction to local chocolate traditions. Make your own way to the family-owned chocolate factory, where you’ll go on a behind-the-scenes production tour, will sample award-winning chocolates, and will even decorate your own chocolate bar. You can also upgrade to add a walking or boat tour of Lucerne to your itinerary.

Dedicate time to chocolate on this walking tour and tasting experience in Lucerne. You’ll follow the trail of master chocolatiers on a route around the old town, hearing Lucerne’s history from a guide as you go, and visiting three boutiques where Swiss chocolate samples await. An upgrade option is also available, allowing you to add an express cruise around Lake Lucerne.

Switzerland is known for its fine cheese and chocolate, yet many don't know about its fine wine, which the Swiss mostly keep for themselves. This tour from Lucerne showcases all three, visiting the Cailler Chocolate Factory, a Gruyere dairy, and the Lavaux Vineyards near Lake Geneva. Ideal for travelers without their own transport, the experience covers self-guided tours and demonstrations, with samples along the way. Note that entry fees are extra.

When in Switzerland, do as the Swiss do and indulge in Alpine delicacies. This private full-day tour ticks off some of the best dairies, chocolatiers, and vineyards near Lucerne and can be fully customized to suit your tastes and preferences, with plenty of tasters offered too. Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip, leaving you free to tuck into the region’s specialty produce.

Discover the Lucerne city highlights on a comfortable Rikshaw tour and enjoy a delicious picnic prepared by your guide. You will visit the world famous chapel bridge, the charming old town, the historical lion monument, hidden gems and much more. Besides the picnic you get to try the most delicious chocolate pralines in the oldest store in town.

Skip the crowded Swiss hotspots, and head east to discover the places untouched by mass tourism. On this private day trip from Lucerne, you’ll visit the principality of Liechtenstein along with the historic Swiss village of Appenzell, which sits in the foothills of the mountains. Sweeping valley views, a visit to a Swiss chocolate factory, and a stop in the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz are among the highlights.

Enjoy a delightful gourmet journey combining Swiss chocolate and fine wine. Begin your experience at the Aeschbach Chocolatier AG Choco World, where you’ll explore the art of Swiss chocolate making through an interactive exhibition. As a highlight, create your own personalized chocolate bar — a sweet souvenir to take home. Continue to the Bio-Weingut Sitenrain, a charming organic vineyard overlooking Lake Lucerne. Stroll through the scenic vineyards accompanied by a sommelier and gain insight into the estate’s philosophy and winemaking traditions. Your visit concludes with a private tasting of selected wines, perfectly paired with regional specialties. This unique experience blends indulgence, nature, and Swiss craftsmanship in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Discover Lucerne through its charming Old Town and traditional Swiss flavours! Enjoy a guided walk through the city's historic streets while sampling 4–5 local food specialities along the way. Depending on the season and availability, tastings may include Swiss cheese, chocolate, sweet pastries, savoury pastries and other regional delicacies. *This experience is primarily an Old Town sightseeing tour with local food tastings, rather than a full food tour. It celebrates authentic Swiss and regional food, so we are unable to accommodate food intolerances or dietary restrictions. If you are unable or prefer not to eat a particular item, you are welcome to skip that tasting.

No group to follow and no rigid itinerary. This experience is designed around having the freedom to enjoy Montreux in your own way, while the journey, timing and little details are taken care of for you. Your driver-host is there when you need him and gives you space when you don’t making the day feel personal rather than organised around a tour group.

Discover Switzerland in one unforgettable day, starting with a guided walk through Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, including the famous Zytglogge Clock Tower and a Swiss chocolate tasting. We then continue to Thun for a relaxing 2-hour Lake Thun cruise, where you can enjoy lunch on board while taking in spectacular Alpine and lakeside views. After the cruise, board the GoldenPass panoramic train from Interlaken to Lucerne for a scenic journey through the Swiss Alps. - Guided Bern UNESCO Old Town tour & Swiss chocolate tasting - 2-hour Lake Thun cruise with lunch time on board - GoldenPass panoramic train from Interlaken to Lucerne - Spectacular Swiss lakes, valleys and Alpine scenery

Black Forest & Rhine Falls Adventure – A Must-See Tour! Experience the magic of Germany’s Black Forest and Switzerland’s mighty Rheinfall on this unforgettable day tour! Explore the charming town of Triberg, home to Germany’s highest waterfall and the world-famous cuckoo clocks. Relax by the stunning Titisee, where you can enjoy a lakeside stroll or indulge in authentic Black Forest cake. Finally, witness the raw power of Rheinfall, Europe’s largest waterfall, where you can get up close to the roaring cascades. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure—this tour is a must!