"Normunds was an excellent guide, very knowledgable & made the day a lot of fun. Would recommend! :)"
Broc + Gruyères · From US$189 (Oct 2026)
Gruyères Day Trip From Geneva
Keytours' day from Geneva into the Fribourg hills: the Maison Cailler chocolate factory with a tasting, La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy, and free time in the medieval village on its hill.
From
US$189
per person (both factory visits included; checked October 2026)
Free cancellation
- 4.5 / 5 197+ Reviews
- 2 Factories Chocolate + Cheese
- Gruyères Medieval Village
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Gruyères Day Includes
The coach from Geneva and back, a driver-guide, Maison Cailler with a tasting, La Maison du Gruyère and free time in Gruyères.
Highlights
- Savor Swiss chocolate, a true chocolate lover’s dream
- Explore the delicious world of cheese, an authentic local experience
- Wander through the charming medieval streets of Gruyères, a Swiss treasure
- Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss countryside
- Learn about the history of chocolate-making and cheese-making
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Driver guide
- Visit of chocolate factory and tasting
- Visit of Gruyère Cheese Museum
- Free time for lunch in the medieval village of Gruyères
Good to know: Please note that the GoldenPass Panoramic Train is only available from May to October · Not suitable for: Wheelchair users · Not Included: Food and drinks, Panoramic train ride, Tips
How the Gruyères Day Trip Works
Two hours each way by coach, chocolate in the morning, cheese before lunch, then the village and the castle.
Meet at Place Dorcière
The coach leaves from Place Dorcière in central Geneva and takes about two hours to Broc, north of the lake in the canton of Fribourg.
Chocolate at Maison Cailler
About an hour and a half at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc, with the story of Swiss chocolate and a tasting at the end.
Cheese at La Maison du Gruyère
About 45 minutes at the show dairy below the village, where you can watch Gruyère cheese being made.
The Village on the Hill
Free time in medieval Gruyères for lunch and the castle; castle entry is not included. The coach is back in Geneva in the evening.
Photo Gallery
Gruyères, Cheese and Chocolate
Photos from the listing: the castle above the village, the main street, the chocolate and the green hills.
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The Gruyères Day Against Its Alternatives
The all-year Gruyères tour, the summer version with the GoldenPass train, and the Montreux riviera. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | ALL YEAR Gruyères Tour | MAY TO OCT Gruyères + GoldenPass | Montreux and Chillon |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | US$189 per person | US$280 per person | US$196 per person |
| Length | 8.5 to 10 hours | 10 hours | 9.5 to 10 hours |
| Included | Maison Cailler, cheese dairy, village | Both factories, fondue lunch, GoldenPass train | Chaplin's World, Lavaux aperitif, Chillon |
| Lunch | Not included | Fondue included | Not included |
| Season | All year | May to October | All year; steam boat June to September |
| Rating | 4.5 (197 reviews) | 4.7 (148 reviews) | 4.6 (171 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the Train Version | See the Montreux Tour |
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The Guide
What the Gruyères Day Is Like, and When to Take the Train Version
It is a food day as much as a sightseeing day: plan to eat chocolate in the morning and cheese at lunch.
A Gruyères day trip from Geneva is a food day in the Fribourg hills: a chocolate factory in the morning, a cheese dairy before lunch, and free time in the medieval village of Gruyères on its hill. The one this page puts first runs all year: Keytours’ From Geneva: Gruyères Tour with Cheese & Chocolate Factories, with a driver-guide, the Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc with a tasting and La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy. It is from US$189 a person (checked October 2026) and rated 4.5 out of 5 from 197 reviews.
What the day is like
The coach leaves Place Dorcière and takes about two hours to Broc. The first stop is the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, for about an hour and a half: the history of chocolate and of the factory, then a tasting. Next is La Maison du Gruyère, the show dairy in Pringy below the village, for about 45 minutes; you can watch the cheesemakers at work. The last hour is yours in Gruyères itself, a single cobbled street of old houses climbing to the castle. Food is not included, so most guests eat in the village. Recent guests praise the factories and their driver-guides by name, and one family travelling with two teenagers called the day amazing.
The castle, and what it costs
The Château de Gruyères is at the top of the village and is not included in the tour. Entry is CHF 13 for an adult, CHF 9 for seniors and students, CHF 5 for children aged 6 to 15, or CHF 29 for a family (chateau-gruyeres.ch, checked October 2026). From 1 November to 31 March it opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with the last entry 45 minutes before closing. With only an hour in the village, choose the castle or a long lunch, not both.
If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, Maison Cailler and La Maison du Gruyère are free with it on a visit of your own; swisstravelpassunlimited.com explains what else the pass covers.
The summer version, with the panoramic train
From May to October, Keytours runs a longer Gruyères tour with fondue and the GoldenPass train: the same two factories, a fondue lunch at La Maison du Gruyère, free time in the village, then the GoldenPass panoramic train from Montbovon down towards Montreux before the coach back. It is rated 4.7 and costs more, at US$280 a person, because the lunch and the train are included.
Pick the Gruyères day:
All year
Gruyères Tour
Chocolate, cheese and free time in the village, with a driver-guide.
Check dates →May to October
Gruyères + GoldenPass Train
Adds a fondue lunch and the panoramic train down to Montreux.
See the train version →The lake instead
Montreux, Chaplin and Chillon
Chaplin's World, the Lavaux vineyards and Chillon Castle.
See the Montreux guide →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote.
Practical points
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, and pets are not allowed on the coach. Wear shoes for cobbles: the village street is steep in places. The day ends back at Place Dorcière in the evening, about an hour and a half from Gruyères.
Guest Reviews
What Gruyères Day Trip Guests Say
4.5/5
from 197 verified guests
"Brilliant experience and a lovely day at both factories"
"Our day trip to Gruyère was amazing!! Our tour guide, Normande, was knowledgeable, caring, and charismatic. I could not imagine a better guide. He gave us all the best stories and travel tips. My husband and I were traveling with our two teenagers and all 4 of us had the best day ever! 10/10"
"Roger is a great guide, he’s fun and explained everything very well."
"Aristotle was a superb guide. His talk was very informative and he could not have been more helpful. While the rest of the group purchased and enjoyed the train and fondue package, we purchased train separately and enjoyed lunch in the town. We had time to enjoy the castle."
"Loved it and loved David! Highly recommend!! -Andrea and Kristian (USA)"
"Very interesting tour at a pleasant pace – 2 factory visits, one for chocolate and the other for Gruyère cheese, followed by free time and a meal break in the quaint but touristy village of Gruyère."
"Great day trip…small group..excellent glass topped bus….great guide, Aristotle….the trip drives through Lavaux & Verne and reaches Gruyere. The Callier chocolate factory tour was amazing with unlimited chocolates for tasting & so was the Gruyere cheese factory. Nothing was rushed or strenuous. We had 2+ hours at the Gruyere town, to go to castle/museums, have lunch. Fondue is recommended. All-in-all a perfect day"
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See All ReviewsChocolate, Cheese and a Medieval Village
Keytours' Gruyères tour takes you from Geneva to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory, La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy and the village of Gruyères, with a driver-guide. Rated 4.5 from 197 reviews, from US$189 a person as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from US$189 per person (both factory visits included; checked October 2026).
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Gruyères Day Trip FAQ
The questions people ask about a Gruyères day trip from Geneva.
From US$189 a person for Keytours' Gruyères tour, on GetYourGuide in October 2026. The summer version with fondue and the GoldenPass train is from US$280.
About two hours by coach each way. The Gruyères tour leaves Place Dorcière and stops at Broc first.
Yes: about an hour and a half at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc, with a tasting. La Maison du Gruyère cheese dairy is included on the Gruyères tour too.
No: castle entry is CHF 13 for an adult (chateau-gruyeres.ch, checked October 2026) and not part of the tour. With an hour in the village on the Gruyères tour, choose the castle or a long lunch.
Not on the all-year tour; the summer tour includes a fondue lunch. That is Keytours' Gruyères tour with the GoldenPass train, which runs from May to October.
Yes, from May to October, on the tour with the GoldenPass train down towards Montreux. For the riviera itself, Keytours' Montreux tour covers Chillon and Lavaux.
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