Swiss Wine & Chocolate Pairing in Lucerne: Four Tastings

Taste Swiss wine and chocolate together, and learn why each one changes how the other tastes.

A Swiss wine and chocolate pairing experience in Lucerne Old Town takes 90 minutes in a wine cellar, where you taste four wines matched with four artisan Swiss chocolates and hear the story of each pairing from a live guide. The experience includes fresh water and covers the craft of Swiss chocolatiers and the character of Swiss vineyards. You must be at least 18 years old to join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine and chocolate tasting experience

• Arrive at the Wine Cellar
• Enjoy Swiss wine and chocolate pairing
• Explore Lucerne Old Town surroundings

The experience

You arrive in Lucerne's Old Town with a free afternoon and no plans yet. The wine cellar sits steps away, and the tasting starts on time: no long setup, no complicated ordering. A guide in English or Spanish walks you through four pairings, each one designed to show how the cocoa, fruit, tannins and sweetness in chocolate and wine interact. You taste the chocolate first, then the wine, then taste them together, and the guide explains what you're noticing as it happens. It's not a lecture. It's a conversation built around what's actually in your glass and on your palate.

The four wines come from Swiss vineyards: some from the sun-kissed terraces of the Italian part of the country, others from the alpine valleys of Central Switzerland. The four chocolates are prime artisan Swiss chocolate, each one chosen to highlight a different side of the wine. Fresh water clears your palate between tastings. The whole thing takes 90 minutes, which means you're done before dinner and can walk back into the Old Town without rushing.

What’s included

• Four glasses of Swiss wine paired with four artisan Swiss chocolates.
• fresh water between tastings.
• a live guide in English or Spanish who explains the craft and history behind each pairing.
• access to the wine cellar in Lucerne Old Town.

Options for this experience

2 options

Swiss Wine and Swiss Chocolate Pairing ExperienceGuide in English or Spanish · 13:30

Pairing session with an extra 30 minutesGuide in English or Spanish · 13:30Swiss cheese plus additional wine: three different Swiss cheeses, each matched with two more Swiss wines

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 timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Book the standard 90-minute tasting if you want to fit the experience into a free afternoon and still have time to explore the Old Town afterward. Choose the extra 30 minutes if you prefer a slower pace and want to linger over each pairing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

Can I do this tasting if I've never paired wine and chocolate before?

Yes. The guide walks through the craft and history of each pairing, so you learn as you taste. No prior knowledge is needed.

What exactly do I taste during the 90 minutes?

Four different Swiss wines paired with four prime artisan Swiss chocolates. Fresh water is provided between tastings to clear your palate.

Is this experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the wine cellar are wheelchair accessible, and the experience is designed to work for all physical fitness levels.

What's the age requirement?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting.

Can I choose between a standard tasting and a longer one?

Yes. You can book the standard 90-minute pairing or add an extra 30 minutes to the experience at checkout.