Basel’s Cheese, Chocolate, & Local Pasty Private Tasting Tour
4.1
(205)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Get immersed in the rich history and culinary delights of Basel with this exclusive tasting tour that unveils the flavors that define Switzerland. Begin by exploring landmarks that have withstood the test of time. Then, delve deeper into the culture as you savor a variety of cheeses and learn about Swiss cheese production. Plus, indulge in delectable chocolates and traditional Swiss spice biscuits at local shops.
Languages:
English
📍St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
🏢Operated by Venez Discover Switzerland
Highlights
- ✓Get a taste of Basel’s Old City, from cheese and chocolate to pastries
- ✓Discover the process of making different Swiss cheeses from a Sommelier
- ✓Admire historical landmarks that have endured the test of time end route
- ✓Follow a local guide to the best spots to taste Basel’s sweetness
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our discovery will let you travel back in time by exploring the city of Basel and Swiss food. The guide will lead you through Swiss delights and historical events that define the city and Switzerland. Be amazed by the Munster Cathedral and the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall) that houses several unique paintings. Make a remarkable memory of observing the iconic Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, you will head directly to a traditional Swiss sweetshop to taste the authentic treats of Switzerland.
- ✓Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a sommelier and master cheese ager to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged Basel’s cheese. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of a cheese free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers.
- ✓Awaken your sweet tooth in this city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. In this tour, you’ll be blown away by the historical significance of the development of the Swiss chocolate industry and understand how Switzerland was able to gain a spot on the list of the best cholates in the world. To fully appreciate the detailed process of chocolate making, taste some mouthwatering truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, or chocolate almonds.
- ✓For your final stop, you will be guided to a local bakery to taste a traditional Swiss spice biscuit. You’ll fall in love with the distinct heavenly flavor and texture of this 17th-century pastry with recipes that have been passed from generation to generation via oral or handwritten communication. Experience a glimpse of Basel’s culture by tasting a local pastry that was formerly only produced in private households by housewives looking for an extra source of income.
What's included
- ✓Local specialty tasting
- ✓Farmer's market seasonal tasting
- ✓Cheese Tasting
- ✓Chocolate Tasting
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✓Local expert guide
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 81.00
Basel’s Cheese, Chocolate, & Local Pasty Private Tasting Tour
4.1
(205)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Get immersed in the rich history and culinary delights of Basel with this exclusive tasting tour that unveils the flavors that define Switzerland. Begin by exploring landmarks that have withstood the test of time. Then, delve deeper into the culture as you savor a variety of cheeses and learn about Swiss cheese production. Plus, indulge in delectable chocolates and traditional Swiss spice biscuits at local shops.
Languages:
English
📍St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
🏢Operated by Venez Discover Switzerland
Highlights
- ✓Get a taste of Basel’s Old City, from cheese and chocolate to pastries
- ✓Discover the process of making different Swiss cheeses from a Sommelier
- ✓Admire historical landmarks that have endured the test of time end route
- ✓Follow a local guide to the best spots to taste Basel’s sweetness
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our discovery will let you travel back in time by exploring the city of Basel and Swiss food. The guide will lead you through Swiss delights and historical events that define the city and Switzerland. Be amazed by the Munster Cathedral and the 500-year-old Roothus (Town Hall) that houses several unique paintings. Make a remarkable memory of observing the iconic Tinguely Fountain. Along the way, you will head directly to a traditional Swiss sweetshop to taste the authentic treats of Switzerland.
- ✓Since Switzerland is known for its cheese, you will go beyond the usual tourist destinations in Basel to discover the process of making various kinds of Swiss cheese. Learn from a sommelier and master cheese ager to cherish the mild and strong flavors of young and aged Basel’s cheese. Try the country's pride called Gruyère AOP cheese, including other famous cheeses in Switzerland. By the end of the cheese tasting, you will admire the natural taste of a cheese free from preservatives, food colorings, and flavor enhancers.
- ✓Awaken your sweet tooth in this city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. In this tour, you’ll be blown away by the historical significance of the development of the Swiss chocolate industry and understand how Switzerland was able to gain a spot on the list of the best cholates in the world. To fully appreciate the detailed process of chocolate making, taste some mouthwatering truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, or chocolate almonds.
- ✓For your final stop, you will be guided to a local bakery to taste a traditional Swiss spice biscuit. You’ll fall in love with the distinct heavenly flavor and texture of this 17th-century pastry with recipes that have been passed from generation to generation via oral or handwritten communication. Experience a glimpse of Basel’s culture by tasting a local pastry that was formerly only produced in private households by housewives looking for an extra source of income.
What's included
- ✓Local specialty tasting
- ✓Farmer's market seasonal tasting
- ✓Cheese Tasting
- ✓Chocolate Tasting
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✓Local expert guide
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 81.00