Lucerne chocolate tasting tour: Sample Swiss chocolates

Taste your way through Lucerne's charming streets with a knowledgeable local

A 2-hour walking tour of Lucerne where you sample Swiss chocolates from multiple chocolatiers while strolling through the city's neighborhoods with a local guide. The itinerary adapts to your interests and pace, and you'll visit landmarks including the Chapel Bridge and the Lucerne Jesuit Church. Groups stay small at up to eight travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chocolate tasting and city walk

• Sample handcrafted Swiss chocolates
• Taste FrischSchoggi and pralines
• Enjoy Luxemburgerli and Swiss delicacies
• Walk across Chapel Bridge
• Visit Lucerne Jesuit Church

The experience

You start by tasting handcrafted Swiss chocolate made from the finest ingredients, then move through the city on foot, stopping at different chocolatiers to sample fresh, high-quality Swiss chocolate and iconic Luxemburgerli pralines. Your local guide shares captivating stories and insider tips about the neighborhoods you pass through, pointing out the best cafes and cuisine spots as you walk.

The route takes you across the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne's most famous landmark (a historic wooden bridge with paintings and lake views), and past the Lucerne Jesuit Church, a striking 17th-century baroque building. The guide adapts the stops and pace to match your interests, so the experience feels personal rather than rushed.

The tour runs 2 hours and works for all fitness levels. Strollers are welcome for infants and small children, and service animals are allowed. Stops may shift depending on weather, and entry fees for museums or monuments are separate from the tour price. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• A 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide.
• chocolate samples from multiple chocolatiers.
• small group experience with up to eight travelers.
• insider tips on the best cafes and neighborhoods in Lucerne.

Options for this experience

3 options

120-minute tour in English11:00 and 14:30Lasts 2 hours. A small-group experience

120-minute tour in German11:00 and 14:30Lasts 2 hours. A small-group experience

120-minute private tourGuide in English or German · 11:00 and 14:30Lasts 2 hours. Just for you, with several language options available

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the English or German tour if you want a shared experience with a local guide, or book the private option if you'd prefer a dedicated guide for your group. The small group size and flexible pace mean the tour adapts to your interests rather than following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Can I choose between English and German for the tour?

Yes. The tour is offered in English or German, and you select your preferred language when booking. A private option is also available if you'd prefer a dedicated guide.

What chocolates will I actually taste on this tour?

You'll sample handcrafted Swiss chocolate from different chocolatiers, including fresh, high-quality varieties and the iconic Luxemburgerli pralines from a world-renowned confiserie. The specific selections may vary depending on the chocolatiers you visit that day.

How many people will be in my group?

Groups stay small, with a maximum of eight travelers, so you get personal attention from your local guide without feeling crowded.

What landmarks do we see on this walk?

You'll cross the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne's historic wooden landmark with paintings and lake views, and pass the Lucerne Jesuit Church, a baroque architectural gem from the 17th century. The guide shares stories about these sites and the neighborhoods around them.

Is this tour suitable if I have limited mobility?

The tour works for all fitness levels and includes stroller access for small children. It is not recommended for guests with impaired mobility, as the walking route and neighborhood terrain may present challenges.