Zurich Walking Food Tour: an itinerant Swiss full meal
Niederdorf, Zurich
Discover Zurich local cuisine with a Local Expert on our Zurich group walking food tour. Savor delicious food and drinks in at least 4 eateries and eat like locals do!
Zurich Guided Food Tour with Tastings in Old Town and Lakeshore
This 3-hour guided food tour in Zurich suits food lovers seeking local cuisine and culture with small group intimacy.
Description
Explore Zurich’s Old Town and lakeshore while tasting a variety of traditional Swiss dishes and drinks. Your English-speaking local guide shares insights into the city’s history, culinary traditions, and food culture throughout the tour.
The experience starts in Niederdorf, known for its lively atmosphere. Sample a traditional Swiss pretzel during lunch, and enjoy honey-flavored Tirggel biscuits alongside a range of Alpine cheeses for dinner.
At Bellevue, overlooking Lake Zurich, taste a grilled Swiss sausage served with bread and local beer. In the Old Town, choose between cheese fondue or crispy rösti with melted cheese at lunch. For dinner, try rösti with mushroom sauce and veal or rösti with grilled sausage and onion gravy, paired with house beer.
The tour concludes on Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s main shopping street, with Swiss chocolate and Luxemburgerli, Zurich’s signature bite-sized pastries from a historic confectionery.
Highlights
- Savor pretzel, Tirggel biscuits, cheeses, sausage, fondue, rösti, chocolate
- Enjoy a complete meal with drinks included across 4+ stops
- Explore Zurich in a relaxed, intimate small group setting with a guided local
- Experience 3 hours of culinary delights, stories, and local culture
Includes
- English-speaking local guide
- Tastings across 4+ stops: pretzel, Tirggel biscuits, Alpine cheeses, grilled sausage, fondue, rösti, chocolate, Luxemburgerli
- Water and 1 alcoholic local beverage
Excludes
- Additional food or drinks beyond those included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Please inform us about allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
- The tour involves 10-15 minutes of continuous walking between stops
- For groups larger than 12, contact us prior to booking
- Tastings may vary due to seasonality, availability, and time of day
- Children under 10 qualify for a discounted price; infants under 5 participate free (ticket required)
- Guides speak English; double-language tours may be available (local language + English)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your spot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket, as the tour covers indoor and outdoor locations throughout the year.
