H.R. Giger Alien Museum, Gruyères & Chocolate tour from Geneva

ART. CASTLES. ALIENS. Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a small-group day trip from Geneva. Step inside H.R. Giger's surreal Alien universe, explore medieval Gruyères and its castle, then finish the day with Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler. Travel comfortably with a maximum of 6 guests and experience a side of Switzerland that goes far beyond mountains, cheese and postcard scenery. From Giger's extraordinary biomechanical art and iconic bar to one of Switzerland's most beautiful medieval villages, this is a day designed for travelers looking for something genuinely different. Highlights: - Discover the unexpected side of Switzerland on a day trip from Geneva - Enter H.R. Giger's surreal world and discover the art behind Alien - Step inside the extraordinary H.R. Giger Bar in medieval Gruyères - Explore Gruyères village and its magnificent medieval castle - End your journey with Swiss chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler

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   Canton of Geneva

   Pass by

   Leave Geneva behind for a small-group journey into a Switzerland of medieval castles, surreal art, Alien-inspired architecture and, finally, world-famous Swiss chocolate.

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   Gruyeres

   1.5 hours

   Your destination is Gruyères, a beautiful medieval village surrounded by the landscapes of the Swiss Pre-Alps. But this isn't the traditional Gruyères experience.

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   HR Giger Museum

   1.5 hours

   Step inside the extraordinary world of Swiss artist H.R. Giger, creator of the creature from Alien. Explore the H.R. Giger Museum inside Château St-Germain and discover the dark, biomechanical universe that made his work internationally famous. The contrast is part of what makes the day special. Outside, cobbled streets, Alpine scenery and medieval Gruyères Castle offer the Switzerland you expect. Inside Giger's world, you'll discover something entirely different.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1 hour

   Then continue the experience at the remarkable H.R. Giger Bar, where skeletal forms, arches and Giger's distinctive designs transform the surroundings into something that feels as though you've stepped directly into his imagination.

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   Gruyeres Castle

   1 hour

   Walk around the medieval town Gruyére! Visit it's 800yo Castle. Have a lunch at one of it's restaurants with a picturesque view to the Suiss Alps. Taste the best national dishes of Switzerland, "fromage fondu, raclette, rösti, quish"!

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   Maison Cailler

   1.5 hours

   After time to explore Gruyères, continue to Maison Cailler for another side of Swiss culture. Discover the story of one of Switzerland's best-known chocolate houses and enjoy the chocolate tasting at the end of the experience.

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   Canton of Geneva

   1.5 hours

   With comfortable transportation back to Geneva, this is an easygoing full-day experience for travelers who want to discover a more surprising side of Switzerland. Medieval Switzerland. Surreal Switzerland. Chocolate Switzerland. One unforgettable day.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions
• This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.