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Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel

49 Reviews 4.43 out of 5 stars Based on 49 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Basel, Switzerland
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Overview

Awaken your sweet tooth in this city filled with freshly made chocolates with no additives. In this tour, you’ll 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.

What's Included

  • Chocolate expert
  • Taste various chocolate
  • Gratuities
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Burgweg 7
4058 Basel, Switzerland

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What To Expect

During this time, you will learn about the heritage of Swiss chocolate and its origin. While doing so, you will taste 6 different types of grand cru chocolate with cacao beans from different regions and learn where chocolate is from.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-201173P105

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Average 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 49 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Chocolate expert.
  • Taste various chocolate.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Swiss Chocolate Tasting Experience | Basel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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