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Rapperswil, Einsiedeln and Lindt day trip from Zurich

★★★★★ 4.9/5 · 9 h approximate duration
From 131 EUR free cancellation

This Rapperswil, Einsiedeln and Lindt day trip from Zurich is a full-day route for scenery, history, Swiss cheese and Lindt chocolate without renting a car. The itinerary combines Rapperswil old town, Einsiedeln monastery, a dairy visit and the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg.

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⚡ Enter the Lindt Home of Chocolate with an audio guide and tastings. · Price per person, subject to availability and selected option.

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✔ Walk through Rapperswil, known as the Town of Roses.
✔ Visit Einsiedeln and its Baroque Benedictine monastery.
✔ Enjoy a Swiss dairy visit with a welcome drink and cheese tasting.
✔ Enter the Lindt Home of Chocolate with an audio guide and tastings.
A varied route in one dayThe tour mixes towns, monastery, scenery, cheese and chocolate, making it a strong option for a day outside Zurich with the logistics already planned.
Transport includedTravel by comfortable coach with a professional guide or English-speaking driver-guide, ideal for a Zurich day trip without a car.
Key entries and tastingsThe visit includes the Lindt Home of Chocolate, the museum audio guide, chocolate tasting and a Swiss dairy experience.
Great for a first visitIt is an easy way to discover places near Zurich with historical, cultural and local food context.

📖 What you will see on the Rapperswil, Einsiedeln and Lindt tour

The route starts in Zurich and heads to Rapperswil, a medieval lakeside town known for its rose gardens, squares and castle views.

It then continues to Einsiedeln, one of Switzerland’s most important pilgrimage sites, before the food-focused part of the day with cheese and chocolate.

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Rapperswil Castle and old town.

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Einsiedeln Monastery and the Black Madonna.

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Milchmanufaktur and the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

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A very complete day trip combining Swiss landscapes, local culture and two classics: cheese and chocolate.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate is one of the most anticipated stops of the day. Lindt chocolate

A guided tour to Rapperswil and Einsiedeln with Swiss flavors

The guide leads the experience and shares information about the places visited. Reviews often highlight the organization, punctuality and knowledge of the guide.

The pace is cultural rather than purely relaxed: there is time to discover, learn and visit, but it may not be the best fit if you want a completely unstructured day.

Rapperswil Einsiedeln Lindt Swiss cheese

Traveler reviews

A very complete day trip combining Swiss landscapes, local culture and two classics: cheese and chocolate.

Travelers rate the itinerary, comfortable transport and variety of stops highly, especially the monastery, the dairy and the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

4.9/5overall rating
44verified reviews
9 happroximate duration
24 hfree cancellation

🗣️ Traveler reviews

Karen, Canada

She highlighted Rapperswil, Einsiedeln monastery, the dairy and the chocolate factory, as well as guide Monika’s knowledge.

Olivier, Hong Kong

He appreciated the smooth organization and knowledgeable guide, while noting that the style is more cultural than purely recreational.

Verified customer

The traveler praised the comfortable vehicle, Einsiedeln monastery and the value of the included visits.

What is included in this Lindt chocolate and Swiss cheese tour

The tour includes a guided walk through Rapperswil old town, a short visit to Einsiedeln and the monastery, and a visit to Milchmanufaktur with welcome drink and cheese tasting.

It also includes entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, an audio-guided museum visit with chocolate tasting, an English-speaking professional guide or driver-guide and coach transport.

Einsiedeln adds the historical and spiritual side of the tour. Monastery

Price and availability

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From 131 EUR

The listed price starts from 131 EUR per person. Times and seats may vary by date, so it is best to check availability on GetYourGuide before planning the day.

Duration9 hours
LanguageEnglish
Meeting pointZurich Sihlquai bus station, near Zurich main train station
CancellationFull refund when cancelling 24 hours in advance
ProviderBest of Switzerland Tours
Not suitable forPeople with reduced mobility, wheelchair users or severe nut allergies
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Price per person, subject to availability and selected option.

The cheese tasting adds a local food stop to the route. Tasting

Before you book this day trip from Zurich

Arrive 15 minutes before departure and bring a valid ID, plus your printed or digital voucher with QR code ready to scan.

Smoking, pets except assistance dogs, and food or drinks inside the vehicle are not allowed. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for travelers who want to see more of Switzerland from Zurich in one day. Recommended for chocolate, cheese and local culture lovers. A good choice if you prefer organized transport and a guide. Less suitable if you want a very free or history-light excursion.
Rapperswil adds a scenic lakeside stop to the day. Scenery

❓ FAQ

What is included in this Rapperswil, Einsiedeln and Lindt day trip from Zurich?
It includes coach transport, an English-speaking professional guide or driver-guide, a walk in Rapperswil, a visit to Einsiedeln, a dairy experience with cheese tasting and entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate with audio guide and tasting.
How long does the activity last?
The approximate duration is 9 hours. It is a full-day excursion, so it is best to keep most of the day free.
What language is the tour in?
The activity is offered with an English-speaking guide. At the Lindt Home of Chocolate, an audio-guided museum visit is included.
Is it accessible for travelers with reduced mobility?
No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people who need walking aids.
Is this Rapperswil tour from Zurich worth booking?
Yes, especially if you want to combine scenery, history, cheese and chocolate without organizing transfers yourself. Reviews rate its organization and variety highly.

TourBookGo recommendation

A well-rounded day trip to discover the area around Zurich

This activity is a good fit if you want to leave the city for a day and see several representative places without dealing with trains, tickets and timetables.

Check availability on GetYourGuide, review the departure time and book ahead if you are traveling in high season.

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