French guided tours
Discover the fascinating history of food, from how it is produced and transported, to what and how we eat around the world.
How do our five senses perceive food and how do our bodies digest it? Choose your tour and follow the guide!
Guided tour of the exhibition
The exhibition "Food, the essence of life" is based on three main questions. What do I eat? How do I eat? Why do I eat? Three areas explore food from a historical, social and biological perspective. With unusual objects, audiovisual documentaries and interactive equipment, the exhibition promises to satisfy your appetite for knowledge. From the Garden of Eden to the digestive tract and the game room, our guides will lead you through the museum's twists and turns, choosing the themes that will answer your own questions about food.
Guided tour of the garden
The Alimentarium vegetable garden changes with the season and according to our gardener’s inspiration. Come and enjoy fragrant edible flowers, nibble mint leaves and discover various root vegetables under the expert guidance of our staff.
Entre avril et juin 2025, en raison de travaux dans les espaces d’exposition, les visites guidées se dérouleront exclusivement dans le jardin potager. Les visites guidées de l’exposition reprendront après l’ouverture de celle-ci, le 19 juin 2025. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
Practical information
- Admission included
- Primary and Secondary schools (6-15 years old): CHF 120.- per group of 12 participants
- Post-secondary school (from 16 years old): CHF 150.- per group of 12 participants
- Adult groups: CHF 300.- per group of 12 participants