Zurich Beer & Chocolate Tour: 8 Pairings in Districts 4 & 5

Free cancellation

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 6

Mobile ticketAccepted

Taste eight beer and chocolate pairings while walking Zurich's creative neighborhoods

A beer and chocolate tasting tour in Zurich's districts 4 and 5, where you walk between three hidden gem beer locations sampling eight 10cl craft beers, each paired with a praline by Max Chocolatier. A knowledgeable local guide shares stories about Zurich's beer scene and the craft behind both drinks. Groups stay under ten people, and the tour runs in English.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Beer and chocolate tasting tour in Zurich

Meet at Zurich Stauffacher tram station
Walk through districts 4 and 5
Visit 3 hidden gem beer locations
Taste 8 unique beers and 8 chocolates
Learn about beer and chocolate pairing
Enjoy stories from local guide

The Experience

The tour starts at Zurich Stauffacher tram station and moves through districts 4 and 5 on foot, stopping at three different beer venues within walking distance of each other. Each location serves one of eight unique beer styles—the operator changes which breweries appear depending on the day you book, so the lineup shifts. You taste 10cl of each beer, and a praline from Max Chocolatier arrives with it, designed to complement what you're drinking. The guide walks you through why the pairing works: how the chocolate's sweetness or bitterness plays against the beer's body and finish.

The guide is a local who knows Zurich's beer culture and uses the stops to tell stories about the city itself—how the neighborhoods have changed, what makes the craft scene here different, why these particular breweries matter. You learn about beer styles you may not have encountered before and about chocolate-making technique without needing any prior knowledge. The group stays small, capped at ten people, so the pace stays conversational and you can ask questions as you go.

The whole experience runs 3.5 hours. You'll want to eat something before you arrive, since the tour includes only the eight tastings and the pralines—no full meals, though finger food may be available depending on which venues you visit that day. Comfortable walking shoes matter; the three stops are close together, but you're on your feet the whole time moving between them.

What’s included

Eight 10cl craft beer tastings.
eight pralines by Max Chocolatier paired with each beer.
a knowledgeable local guide sharing stories about Zurich's beer scene and chocolate craft.
access to three hidden gem beer venues in districts 4 and 5.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Swiss Beer Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is held in English, so you'll follow the guide's commentary and stories about beer and Zurich without translation. Groups stay under ten people, which keeps the pace conversational and gives you room to ask questions as you taste.