Basel: Guided Local Chocolates Tasting
ID: GYG642688-1066442
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
35 min.
Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate tasting in Basel. Learn about the history of chocolate and its development in Switzerland, and taste a variety of chocolates.
Awaken your sweet tooth in a city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. On this tour, be blown away by the historical significance of the development of the Swiss chocolate industry and understand how Switzerland was able to gain a spot on the list of the best chocolates in the world.
To fully appreciate the detailed process of chocolate making, taste some mouthwatering truffles, hand-scooped dark chocolate, or chocolate almonds. The mater chocolate sommelier will make you travel through the ages of chocolate, how it developed through the centuries, and its humble beginning in South America, along with the journey it took to reach Switzerland.
Explore how important figures such as Cailler, Lindt, Peter, and Nestle shaped the industry. Tasting a mixture of truffles, and chocolate as you delve into the world of Grand Cru chocolate.
Highlights
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a chocolate tasting in Basel
- Learn about the history of chocolate and its development in Switzerland
- Taste a variety of chocolates, including truffles, and milk and dark chocolate
- Discover the journey of chocolate from its humble beginnings in South America
- Explore the world of Grand Cru chocolate with a master chocolatier
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
