Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
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French
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German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Discover Bern in a sweet way
Enjoy different chocolates combined with a fascinating food story
Walk under the arcades in Old Town Bern, avoiding the risk of bad weather
What to expect
You will meet at Bear Plaza (Baerenplatz) next to the Prison Tower (Kaefigturm). There you will taste an unconched chocolate from the Emmental area. You will then follow the traces of the Bernese bear in the old town, which will lead you through Bern's chocolate history. Matching chocolates will accompany the story.Everyone will be given a selection of the award-winning chocolates at a local manufacturer's store. On the way, you will also learn about the conching technique and thus also the Bernese version of the melting chocolate story.The sweet traces of the Bernese bear will finally end at the Bear Park, where the real bears live. After the tour, you will decide for yourself whether Bern was once a chocolate capital or whether this is just a marketing claim.
What's included
Guided walking tour
Food tasting
Local guide
What to remember
Know in advance:
The tasting includes 5 x industrial chocolates and a box with a selection of handmade chocolates, as well as 3 x other handmade chocolates. In the summer season, ice cream is also offered, while in winter, warm drinks are served
Outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Käfigturm, Marktgasse, Bern, Switzerland
Meeting point:
Meeting your guide at the Bärenplatz (Bear Plaza) next to the Käfigturm (Prison Tower), or, in case of rain, by the gate of the Käfigturm. The guide will be dressed in red.