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A courtyard with a fountain, a statue, and a staircase leading to an upper level. 1
A person standing next to a large skull sculpture with a cracked face and sharp teeth. 2
A sculpture of a woman and a man, a stone archway, and a group of people walking in a stone pathway. 3
A man and a woman looking at a sculpture of a figure with a helmet. 4
A bar with a rustic interior, including a stone arch and hanging light fixtures. 5
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Price is S$415 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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 travellers 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

Activity location

  • Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Alien museum 12.5 Chf (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Gruyére castle 11 Eur(if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Shared tours start with a minimum number of 3 passengers.
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Cailler chocolate factory and museum 17 Eur(if option selected))
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    45-minute private guided tour when option selected
  • Inclusions
    60-minute private guided tour when option selected.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Specialised 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 travellers
    • Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area
    • Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 3 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.
    • Recommended for mature audiences
    • Guided visits of the H.R. Giger Museum are subject to guide availability.
    • We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance. Shorter-notice requests are welcome, but cannot be guaranteed.
    • If a guide cannot be confirmed, your tour will still operate with standard H.R. Giger Museum admission included, and the price difference between your selected guided option and our Complete experience will be refunded
    • Please, be ready at the lobby of your Hotel 10 minutes before start! For day of tour coordination, please provide a WhatsApp or iMessage number where you can be reached. WhatsApp is our preferred method of communication.
    • Please report if you have any allergies to food

Activity itinerary

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.

Gruyeres

  • 1h 30m
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.

HR Giger Museum

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

HR Giger - Bar & Museum

  • 1h
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.

Gruyeres Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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"!

Maison Cailler

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After time to explore Gruyères, continue to Maison Cailler for another side of Swiss culture. Discover the storey of one of Switzerland's best-known chocolate houses and enjoy the chocolate tasting at the end of the experience.

Canton of Geneva

  • 1h 30m
With comfortable transport back to Geneva, this is an easygoing full-day experience for travellers who want to discover a more surprising side of Switzerland. Medieval Switzerland. Surreal Switzerland. Chocolate Switzerland. One unforgettable day.

Location

Activity location

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    Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gruyeres
    • Gruyeres, Switzerland

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