Sweet Walking Tour in Old Town
Canton of Zurich, Zurich
Walk Zurich's Old Town as your guide uncovers the true history of Luxemburgli, pralines, truffles, pastries, Birchermüesli and more. 10+ stops with history and recommendations for tasting.
This guided walking tour in Zurich suits food lovers and history enthusiasts interested in the city's sweet traditions and famous confections.
Highlights
- Learn about the sweet side of Zurich
- Hear the real stories behind Zurich's most famous sweets
- Visit legendary confiseries and cafés, family-owned for generations
- Explore Zurich’s Old Town and its sweet specialties
- Receive precise recommendations for tastings
Description
Discover Zurich’s sweet heritage by exploring the streets, buildings, and confiseries where it all began. The tour starts at Zurich Hauptbahnhof and covers around 3.5 km on foot over 1.5 to 2 hours, with optional tasting and café stops extending up to 4 hours.
Along the way, learn about Alpine milk, railway innovations, colonial spice traders, and wartime chocolate rationing. Taste a variety of sweets including chocolate bars, pralines, truffles, pastries, Luxemburgerli macarons, and Birchermüesli.
Each stop includes specific recommendations on what to order, what makes it unique, and its cultural significance. Sit in historic confiseries, visit a 13th-century café, a colonial goods shop with on-site coffee roasting, and family-run chocolate makers.
Understand the origins of Swiss muesli, the accidental invention of silky milk chocolate, and Switzerland’s chocolate production during wartime shortages. Learn about popular brands such as Läderach, Favarger, Sprüngli, Lindt, Teuscher, Milka, and Toblerone.
The tour concludes at Bürkliplatz, where you may take a boat to the Lindt Museum in Kilchberg or enjoy views of Lake Zurich.
Includes
- Guided tour with narrative linking all stops throughout Zurich’s Old Town
- Detailed tasting guidance at every stop — what to order, what to notice, and how to taste properly
Excludes
- Entry to the Lindt Museum in Kilchberg
- Boat ticket to Kilchberg
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Plan to bring an extra 20–30 CHF per person for tastings. The best time to visit is during regular business hours of the confiseries. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and arrive on time at Zurich Hauptbahnhof to begin the tour promptly.
