Walking Tour in Old Town Bern to Disover Chocolate
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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.
Highlights
- 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
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, French, German
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Food tasting
- Local guide
Where you'll meet
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.
Operated by
CHOCOBERN Tours
Important information
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