Gruyères Day Tour from Bern: Cheese, Chocolate & Castle

Medieval village, working cheese factory, and chocolate tasting in one day from Bern

A full-day tour from Bern to Gruyères combines train travel through the Fribourg countryside with visits to a working cheese factory, the 13th-century Gruyères Castle, and Maison Cailler chocolate factory. The tour includes all train tickets, factory entrance fees, cheese and chocolate tastings, and an English-speaking Swiss guide. You have free time to explore the medieval village and choose lunch from local restaurants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gruyères cheese, village, and chocolate tour

• Travel by train from Bern to Gruyères
• Explore Gruyères village and lunch break
• Visit Gruyères cheese factory
• Train ride from Gruyères to Broc
• Visit Cailler chocolate factory and taste
• Train from Broc to Bern to end tour

The experience

The day starts with a train ride from Bern to Gruyères via Bulle, passing through rolling farmland before you arrive in the medieval village itself. You get time to wander the cobblestone streets at your own pace, visit Gruyères Castle with its historical rooms, or explore the H.R. Giger exhibition. The schedule is yours to shape during the lunch break, when you can eat at one of the village restaurants.

At the Gruyère cheese factory, you watch the cheesemaking process firsthand and taste cheese at different stages of aging. A short scenic train ride takes you from Gruyères to Broc, where Maison Cailler's chocolate factory opens its full range for free tasting. The tour ends with a direct train back to Bern, so there's no rush at the end of the day.

What’s included

• All train tickets from Bern to Gruyères and back.
• entrance to the Gruyère cheese factory and Maison Cailler chocolate factory.
• cheese tasting at the factory and chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler.
• English-speaking Swiss guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, French, or German, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. The pace is set by the group during factory visits, but the village itself is free time, which means you can linger in the castle or the streets without waiting for anyone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the tour price from Bern?

All train tickets between Bern, Gruyères, and Broc are included; entrance to both the cheese and chocolate factories; cheese and chocolate tastings; and an English-speaking Swiss guide for the whole day. Lunch is not included, but the village has several restaurants open during the break.

How much free time do I have in Gruyères village?

You have the full lunch break to explore the village, visit Gruyères Castle, or see the H.R. Giger exhibition at your own pace. The guide coordinates the group timing for the cheese factory visit, but the village itself is yours to wander.

What happens if I want to try Swiss cheese fondue for lunch?

Several Gruyères restaurants offer fondue during the lunch break. You can arrange this when you book the tour or simply order it at a restaurant in the village during your free time.