Bern & Emmental in a Day – Private Tour from US$802

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US$802

Based on 2 adults

Created: Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Departure: Saturday, June 27, 2026

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Bern & Emmental in a Day – Private Tour

Trip Summary

This private day tour from Interlaken combines the urban charm of Bern with the pastoral beauty of the Emmental region, designed specifically for two adults seeking a relaxed yet enriching experience. You will discover Bern’s atmospheric Old Town, its cobbled streets, fountains, and terraces overlooking the river, while your guide shares stories about Swiss history, daily life, and local traditions.

In the afternoon, the tour leads you into the Emmental countryside, where gently rolling hills and iconic Swiss farmhouses create a picture-perfect backdrop. At a traditional cheese dairy, you will learn how Emmental is crafted, enjoy tastings, and have time to browse local products. The day balances culture, scenery, and gastronomy, with a comfortable pace and seamless logistics, so you can focus on enjoying Switzerland’s essence in just one well-curated day.

Itinerary and Included Services

Private full-day guided tour: “Bern & Emmental in a Day Tour (Private Tour)” with a dedicated English-speaking driver guide guide offering personalized attention and flexible pacing.
Comfortable transportation: Round-trip travel from Iyour hotel to Bern and into the Emmental countryside in a private vehicle or first-class train (according to final confirmation), including all necessary transfers.
Historic Bern walking experience: Guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the medieval arcades, Zytglogge clock tower, Federal Parliament area, and panoramic viewpoints over the Aare River.
Emmental cheese experience: Visit to a traditional Emmental cheese dairy with explanation of the production process, tasting of authentic Emmental cheese, and time to purchase local specialties.
Scenic countryside stops: Photo stops at typical Swiss farmhouses, rolling green hills, and lookout points showcasing valleys, alpine peaks, and village life in Emmental.
Flexible lunch options: Reserved time for lunch at a recommended local restaurant (meal cost not included), with suggestions for regional dishes such as rösti, cheese platters, and Swiss desserts.
Tailored pacing for adults: Easy to moderate walking segments, café breaks, and additional time for shopping in Bern’s arcades or visiting small museums depending on your interests.
Assistance and support: On-the-spot help with minor arrangements (e.g., restaurant reservations, local tips, photo suggestions) to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day.

About the destination

The Swiss capital is a total work of art. With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Between all of the sights on offer, the city also offers you plenty of nature and a chance to refresh yourself on the River Aare. Discover Bern Sightseeing in Bern is one thing above all: it offers variety. You can first visit the Parliament House, the centre of Swiss democracy, as well as Parliament Square and the Parliament House terrace. Continue your stroll through Bern’s old town with its many arcades. Want more? Then make a detour to the Bear Park. The journey there is a highlight in itself: you’ll cross the River Aare via the imposing Nydeggbrücke bridge, which offers you amazing views of the old town and the mountains. Bern’s old town The old town of Bern has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983. Covering a distance of six kilometres, walk through the characteristic arcades and marvel at the vaulted cellars that are home to studios, bars and shops. Visit the Zytglogge clock tower and the cathedral and marvel at the impressive sandstone houses and the many historic fountains, such as the Zähringen Fountain or the Kindlifresserbrunnen (Child-Eater Fountain). Emmental at a glance You'll find everything here from the legendary Emmental cheese to ham, to a Gault&Millau menu, an almost unparalleled range on offer and often made from regional products (Ämmitaler Ruschtig). Staying overnight is also a pleasure: Keen on a **** hotel, including wellness facilities? Or how about a room with a view above the mist line? Or experience "how they used to live in the days of Gotthelf", without any running water or electricity? Something to suit each and every individual. National museums like the Franz Gertsch Museum, the Zither Museum or the Museum of Folk Culture in the Grain House have their place here in the Emmental region just as much as regional exhibitions in the Chüechlihus or Culture Mill. Castles, wooden bridges, the cheese dairy which is open to the general public, themed paths, Alpine horn makers, idyllic farms are an embodiment of the region as of course is Jeremias Gotthelf, the great philosopher and poet.

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