Top Central Switzerland Food Tours

Experience Lucerne like a local on this city and wine tasting tour. Explore the city on foot for an intimate glimpse of landmarks including Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, then call in at a local winery to sample the region’s wine, cheese, and charcuterie. Enjoy the personalized service of a small-group tour and receive personalized insights and recommendations from your local guide.

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.

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.

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.

Treat yourself to a luxury yacht cruise on Lake Lucerne, and admire the alpine landscapes that beckon just outside the city. With the boat work in the hands of the capable skipper, your time on deck is your own to soak up views, and enjoy snacks and wine. You can even upgrade the experience to include a full wine tasting with six different varietals.

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.

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.

Explore the best of Basel and the enchanting Alsace region on an unforgettable tour! Start in Basel, where historic charm meets vibrant art and culture along the Rhine. Cross into Alsace to wander fairy-tale villages like Colmar, Eguisheim, and Riquewihr, with their colorful half-timbered houses, winding streets, and world-famous wines. Each stop offers its own magic, from medieval castles to vineyards, local delicacies and of course French Wine Tasting. This tour is a feast for the senses and perfect for those seeking beauty, history, and hidden gems!

No visit to Lucerne is complete without a winery visit, and this weekend experience makes it easy with round-trip transport from the city and a prebooked tasting session at a lakeside Swiss winery. You'll sample cheese and bread along with the wine, and stroll along the shores of Lake Lucerne, where mountain vistas provide the backdrop.