BASEL · CHEESE TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 11 basel cheese tours worth setting an alarm for. The cellar visits, dairy mornings and tasting boards travellers keep talking about, with prices, run times and the makers behind each one.
Basel Old Town tour with cheese, bean-to-bar chocolate and pastries, plus Munster Cathedral and Tinguely Fountain stops.
Most Popular“Gina is an outstanding people person. Very knowledgeable and highly interactive. Enjoyed learning about her experience.”
Basel Swiss cheese tasting at Chääs und Schoggi Huus. Try Gruyère AOP, taste young and aged cheeses, learn AOP cheesemaking in 40 minutes.
“It was a really nice cheese tasting, Jonas explained it very well and he was so nice. The cheese and wine was so delicious. Everything is from Swiss so that make you feel more close to this amazing country. Totally recommend”
Taste mild and aged Swiss AOP cheeses in Basel with a guide, including Gruyère AOP. Learn the making process in 35 minutes.
“Very informative tour with lots of delicious cheese! Would highly recommend when in Basel”
A short Swiss cheese lesson in Basel with up to 7 tastings, small-group perks, and flexible morning or afternoon departures near transit.
“It’s only about 30 minutes, but it’s very informative. John explained the different regions where the cheeses we tasted came from and told us about the different farmers and a bit of the process. We also had the opportunity to purchase some of the yummy cheeses we tasted. John answered questions from the group and…”
Basel tastes in 2 hours: Minster and Town Hall sights plus Swiss cheese, chocolate, and Lackerli spice biscuit tastings at local stops.
“Very fun and informative! We loved the food samplings! And bought many to take! Jean was awesome, and very patient with us when we were shopping during the tour! There were seven I’d us in our group, all family (no teenagers though).”
Sample Basel cheese, Swiss chocolate, and Lackerli spice biscuit on a 2-hour private tour with major sights and expert tasting stops.
“Jonas was a fantastic guide. It was the best way to get acclimated with Basel and eat some delicious pastries, chocolates and cheeses. He started off our trip in such a wonderful way.”
Basel to Thun by train, Lake Thun cruise, St. Beatus Caves, and optional cheese tasting in Spiez. Small group, guided, great views.
“This tour was perfect and beyond expectations from beginning to end! Our guide Julianna was a gem! She met us right on time, explained our day and anything else we wanted to know and got us on our way. Julianna guided us perfectly as we made our way to the trains an on into Thun!…”
Basel cheese fondue dinner with local apéro, 200g fondue, and homemade dessert. Small group up to 6, wine included.
“We had a wonderful evening with our host in their very warm and welcoming home. We learned many wonderful things especially about buying olive oil.”
Basel cheese fondue dinner with local apéro, 200g fondue, and homemade dessert. Small group up to 6, wine included.
“My boyfriend and I had an amazing time with Fabio and Anita, who welcomed us with warmth and enthusiasm. We had the chance to taste delicious Italian and Swiss appetizers, watch how fondue is prepared, and even cook an apple tart together. The whole experience was fantastic! Fabio and Anita are incredibly fun and kind,…”
Basel fondue night in a historic home with aperitif, crackling-fireplace cheese fondue, and homemade apple Wähe with wine.
“Fabio & his wife Anita are truly amazing people. Their home is situated in a quiet place with a lovely garden where we sat for dinner. The food was authentic & delicious. Fabio is the most gracious host. I came by myself as a stranger and left feeling like family. They were kind and welcoming…”
Private day trip from Basel to Engelberg and Mt. Titlis with abbey and dairy, Swiss cheese tasting, and 360° alpine views.
“The 360' cable car gives you an amazing view of the Titlis. The cheese tasting is a very Swiss experience. We enjoyed our day.”
Every dairy, cave and market tasting, in every cheese town we cover.
