From Zurich/Lucerne: Berne Capital and Countryside Day-Trip
Old Town, Rapperswil, Chamonix
Join a small group tour to Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Marvel at scenic landscapes, take a walking tour of Old Town, taste biscuits at Kambly Experience, and visit the Emmental Cheese Factory.
Swiss Capital Day Tour from Zurich or Lucerne
This small-group tour explores Berne and nearby Swiss rural valleys, suitable for those seeking culture, food, and countryside scenery.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Entlebuch Valley and Emmental Valley
- Walking tour of Berne’s UNESCO Old Town
- Unlimited biscuit tasting at the Kambly Experience
- Visit to an Emmental show dairy with cheese tasting
- Goodie bag of Swiss delicacies collected during the day
Description
Departing from Zurich or Lucerne in an air-conditioned minibus, travel through the Entlebuch Valley, Switzerland’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the rural Emmental Valley. Enjoy views of farms scattered across moors and Alpine pastures as you reach Trubschachen.
At the Kambly Experience, taste a variety of premium Swiss biscuits and learn about their production from master confectioners. Continue through Bernese countryside to Berne for a guided walking tour of the Old Town, featuring the late Gothic cathedral (Münster), the Zytglogge Clock Tower, and the Parliament building overlooking the River Aare.
After free time for lunch (not included) and souvenir shopping, continue to the Emmental Valley. Admire traditional farmhouses with large roofs and red geraniums, plus grazing cows known for producing high-quality milk for Emmental cheese.
Visit the Emmentaler show dairy for an audiovisual tour on the cheese’s history, view large cheese wheels in the cellar, and enjoy a hands-on cheese tasting near the master cheesemaker’s workspace.
Conclude with a photo stop offering views over the Emmental hills toward the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Return by minibus with a goodie bag of Swiss delicacies collected during the day.
Includes
- Fully guided tour by a professional multilingual driver-guide
- Transportation in a comfortable minibus with WiFi
- Guided walking tour of Berne’s UNESCO Old Town
- Kambly Experience biscuit tasting with drinks
- Visit and cheese tasting at Emmental show dairy
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Excludes
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during spring to early autumn for clearer views and pleasant temperatures. Book in advance to secure your spot on this popular tour.
