Tours/Lucerne/Lucerne Farms and Cheese Tasting Tour
Viator · group up to 10 pax

Lucerne Farms and Cheese Tasting Tour

5.0(11)Lucerne1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(8)

Description

Discover the beauty of the Swiss countryside on this small-group farm and cheese tasting tour from Lucerne. Enjoy a scenic hike, ride a gondola to Sonnenberg peak (summer only), and visit a local farm to sample delicious cheeses made from fresh, local ingredients. With your personal guide, delve into Lucerne’s history and culture while enjoying stunning views that are often missed by typical tourists. This tour promises an intimate experience, perfect for families or groups of friends looking to explore the authentic flavors and landscapes of Switzerland. - Small group size ensures a perfect mix of fun and guidance - Includes cheese tasting at a local farm - Includes fresh milk and/apple juice - Duration of 3 hours, allowing ample time to explore and enjoy

Tour Options

Lucerne Farms and Cheese Tasting Tour

Itinerary

120 min

Sonnenberg in Lucerne is a beloved local hill offering panoramic views of the city, Lake Lucerne, and surrounding mountains like Pilatus and Rigi. Easily reached by the historic Sonnenbergbahn funicular from Kriens, it’s perfect for hiking, picnics, and family outings. The area features scenic walking trails, playgrounds, barbecue spots, and a charming Hotel-Restaurant with a panoramic terrace. Small farms dot the hillside, adding to its peaceful, rural charm. Cows grazing and local produce stands create a true Swiss countryside feel just minutes from the city. Sonnenberg is a relaxing escape into nature with beautiful views and local life.

Highlights

Entrance fee
Cheese tasting, fresh milk and/apple juice

What's included

Included
Entrance fee
Cheese tasting, fresh milk and/apple juice
Not included
Lunch
Bottled water

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(11)

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395marcid
July 1, 2026
Lucerne Farm & cheese tour

We had a fantastic time. Amalia is a friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and charming guide. The scenery was breathtaking, and the cheese, fruit and apple juice was yummy. We couldn’t imagine a better experience. Thank you Amalia!

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Curiosity41189372622
June 9, 2026
Fresh and refreshing

It was a wonderful afternoon, especially because the weather held up nicely while we were out. It’s amazing to see the beauty and experience the care taken by the local farmers. Michael and Sandy were our guides, and they were extra friendly and knowledgeable, even sharing tips beyond our specific day trip scope.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the afternoon and had the opportunity to experience the beauty of the area. We'll be sure to share your compliments with Michael and Sandy. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!

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Roam01150023050
June 1, 2026
Cheese tasting and picnic

This was a perfect leisure day activity in the countryside with a fresh, relaxed picnic at the farm! Highly recommend also trying the yogurt in additions to the cheese, fruit, milk and apple juice. Melanie was great! We finished a little early due the threat of weather and she even offered to give us a small tour one we made it back to Lucerne to make up for the extra, lost time.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the countryside experience and that Melanie made the day so special with her thoughtful flexibility and extra touches in Lucerne. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Rachel_W
June 1, 2026
The tour was a great...

The tour was a great leisure day activity in the countryside with a delicious, fresh picnic right on the farm. We even finished a little early because of the threat of weather and Melanie offered to show us around the city at the end to make up for the lost time!

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the relaxing countryside experience and fresh farm picnic. Melanie always goes the extra mile for our guests, and we’re happy she could make the end of your day in Lucerne extra special as well!

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TammieJo_S
May 31, 2026
Best Day in Lucerne

Melanie was a delightful and well informed guide. She was prompt but also personable. The tour was so well balanced, both in travel and information/conversation. We were given a treat at the end of the tour -since we were a few minutes early returning to Luzern, she gave us the history of the Cathedral and taken inside.

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Melanie. Her thoughtful approach and passion for sharing local history truly make each tour special. What a wonderful way to end the day with a visit to the Cathedral!

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TaylorDiana
May 29, 2026
Lucerne Farm Tour with Amaila.

Our tour with Amaila was amazing. After a short hick up on the meeting point we were off. We walked to the tram going up a step hill and then the view was just amazing. Our tour walked through passage side passing through farm land. What a perfect day it was. The highlight was to talk to the farmer and see his cow shed and feed barns. Produce was purchased from the farmers stand, milk, apple juice, cheese and strawberries. OMG We highly recommend this tour with Amaila. 5 star rating. Thank you also for the other guide taking us to the lake cruises at the end of the day.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable day with Amalia. Thank you again for traveling with us and for your recommendation!

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alliem960
February 3, 2026
Scenic tour on the outskirts of Lucerne

My parents and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide, Monika, was prompt, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. She gave us options along the way and it never felt like we were rushing or being paraded around. We got some wonderful goodies, were able to meet animals and farmers, and enjoyed the magnificent scenery above Lucerne. As a precaution this tour is more on the 'hike' side of things. Monika was very understanding of my parents ability to go up and down mountains quickly and be one slippery terrain. She was prepared with walking sticks and shoe spikes, so none of the walk was very difficult, but do be prepared for 3-4 hours outside and on paths with hills.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience — we’re thrilled you and your parents had such a wonderful day. Monika will be delighted to hear your kind words; her flexibility, preparation, and easygoing energy are exactly what help guests feel comfortable and unrushed in the mountains. We love that you enjoyed the local encounters, the scenery above Lucerne, and all the little surprises along the way. And thank you for thoughtfully noting the hiking aspect — being well prepared makes all the difference. We’d be very happy to welcome you back for another Alpine adventure.

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F6786JRmeghanb
November 16, 2025
Amazing

We had an amazing experience. Sabrina was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this country side tour. It was beautiful.

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Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the countryside tour. Sabrina will be so happy to know her knowledge and friendly spirit made the day special for you. Thanks for the warm recommendation—we’d be excited to welcome you back for more discoveries!

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Suzette_D
October 8, 2025
Good though not what was expected!

Some treacherous walking trails, should have been aware of these before booking. Otherwise, it was very nice though not what we expected. Thought we would be visiting inside a farm house, where we’d be served our delicious cheese and flavorful wine. Having said all this, our guide, Dave was EXCELLENT!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your honest comments about the trails and the expectations regarding the farm visit — this helps us make future experiences even clearer for travelers. We’re delighted to hear that Dave made such a positive impact with his excellent guidance and care. Your kind words for him mean a lot, and we hope to welcome you back for another Swiss adventure that fully meets your expectations!

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Seaside60349958992
July 28, 2025
We loved it

We absolutely loved the Farms & Cheese Tour! Our tour leader Amalia was amazing – full of energy, knowledge, and made the whole experience so much fun. The tour itself was super relaxed and accessible, even for those who aren't great on foot, which made it very inclusive. We saw a wonderful variety of animals, from cows to even a turtle. It’s also lovely to see how the tour supports the local farm shop. I could imagine a more challenging version of the tour being fun too – perhaps more tailored for locals or Swiss guests who are up for a bit more of a hike. But for tourists, the current level is absolutely perfect. No improvement suggestions from our side – just a heartfelt thank you for a fantastic day!

Operator response

What a joy to read your review, thank you! We're so happy you loved the Farms & Cheese Tour and that Amalia brought her signature spark to the experience. Great to hear the relaxed pace worked well, and your idea for a more challenging version is a brilliant suggestion, we'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again for your kind words and for supporting local Swiss traditions with us!

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