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Good chocolate
Informative tour with very good samples of Bernese chocolate. Payment, however, included two extra fees, as CHF was displayed but EUR was charged.
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $68 / person
- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 55 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Chocobern
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the Prison Tower on the Bärenplatz side. If it rains, you can wait at the Prison Tower gate. The guide is dressed in red.
Description
After registration, the meeting point is at the Käfigturm. Then you walk through the old town. On the way, you can enjoy Bern's chocolate history. You will be served well-known chocolates. At the shop of a small chocolatier, you will also receive a box with a selection of award-winning chocolates. Conching was developed in Bern and has become the standard method for making chocolate worldwide. This is Bern's most important chocolate history, but at the same time it is also the least known. By being shown the conching technique, you will learn the true story of today's chocolate (melted chocolate). At the end, you will have seen the old town of Bern from a sweet perspective. Each guest must then decide for themselves whether Bern was a chocolate capital or whether the claim is just marketing.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $68
- Child (ages 1–12)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:34 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 29 of the next 62 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kafigturm (Prison Tower)
Meeting point for the tour and tasting of an original chocolate which is not conched.
Clock Tower - Zytglogge
Just passing by.
Nobile Cioccolateria E Gelateria
Guests receive a tasting box with a selection of chocolates from Bätterkinden
Berner Munster
Nydeggbrucke
Tasting and the Bernese version of the story about melting chocolate.
Barenpark
The tour ends with a tasting of a chocolate bear (l'Ours de Berne).
What's included
Included
5 x industrial chocolate, 3 x handmade chocolate and 1 x tasting box with chocolates from Casa Nobile from Bätterkinden.
Not included
Important: Outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
55 reviews
How it compares in Bern
- No. 3 by number of reviews among 125 tours in Bern
- Starting price $68 is 30% below the typical $97 for tours of similar length in Bern
Excurgo comparison of 125 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting take?
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting cost?
Prices start at $68 per person for this Bern experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting cost for children?
Children aged 1–12 pay nothing, adults from $68.
Does Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting sell out?
It can: 29 of the next 62 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at the Prison Tower on the Bärenplatz side. If it rains, you can wait at the Prison Tower gate. The guide is dressed in red. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(55)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Fun family tour!
Fun tour through Bern with lots of yummy chocolate!!! Lots of historical information about the city!
K
Great Tour
our tour guide Felix was great! He really paced out the stops really nicely mixed in with information about Bern. The history of chocolate was very interesting. He had tons of samples for us to try. He was also great about keeping it in the shade on a hot day -highly recommend.
R
Absolutely great tour...
Absolutely great tour with lots of history of both chocolate and Bern. Felix is great and you can tell this is a passion for him. Lots of treats along the way as well and on a hot day a nice stop for some gelato. Would highly recommend taking the time to do this tour.
M
Great tour!
You get to eat lots of chocolate and learn about its history in Bern. We learned a lot, plus you walk off some of the chocolate!
A
It’s great experienced...
It’s great experienced and a lot of information you will learned and you also tasted different kinds of chocolate.
A
More to the history of chocolate in Bern than meets the eye
Felix has an incredible knowledge and passion for the history of chocolate in Bern. The walk was manageable for all ages and fitness levels and there was a good variety and number of chocolates. The number of chocolate tastings was good value for money, especially with the included gelato and take-home mini taster. Please note you don't end at the starting point, it is closer to the bear pit.
G
The history of Swiss...
The history of Swiss chocolate making was the focus this tour. Samples were provided throughout. Felix did his job as advertised
M
10/10 tour in Bern
Me and my friend had a wonderful trip with the guide. He explained stories and had slightly different printed out pictures that helped us visualize what he was talking about. He was also generally very nice and we talked a lot about other things as well. We got lots of fantastic chocolate from different companies and heard the story of how they were made. So on top of it all we got a free voucher for a little ice cream.
K
Best Tour of the History of Chocolate in Bern!
This chocolate tour was fantastic! Even though it was extremely hot, we were still able to enjoy delicious chocolate and walk the beautiful city of Bern. Felix was a great tour guide. He was super knowledgeable and was able to keep the chocolate from melting all day. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone who wants to enjoy a ton of chocolate in the place where it was perfected. It was a great way to learn about the history of Bern.
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