Top Lausanne Walking Tours

The UNESCO registered terraces of Lavaux are a site to behold. Dating back more than 600 years, the region is renowned for not only its panoramic views of Lake Geneva but also its sought after wines. In this easy and fascinating afternoon walking tour, you will discover the many stories and history of this region and sample wines from local winemakers. You will learn the art of wine-tasting and appreciation, whilst uncovering the enigma of Swiss wine and leave with many tales to tell of this beautiful region.

A Foxtrail is a mixture of sightseeing, scavenger hunt and escape game where the trail of the virtual fox has puzzles and hidden messages for you that have to be found and solved so that you can find the next post. But watch out the fox is very cunning now and then - but if you can't get any further, just call the free helpline and get back on track. You can only achieve your goal with team spirit, skill and intelligence!

If you love wine, you likely know about France's famed producing regions like Burgundy and Loire. To uncover one of the best kept secrets in French wine world don't miss this journey to the Jura/Comté region, complete with wine tastings, food, and a guide leading the way. Learn about the region's wine production and tour wineries, enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine pairing, and travel comfortably with transfers included.

This experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Discover the historical side of Lausanne with a passionate local who wants to share all the best-kept secrets of Lausanne with you! Our excursion will start at the Bessières Bridge. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the "Château Saint-Marie" or even the Palais Rumine, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We know that travelling is the best way of learning, and having a knowledgeable local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

Immerse yourself in centuries of Lausanne's stories, and make your own memories in the Old Town on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Lausanne is a wonderful mix of old and new, where people from many walks of life and cultures come together. Explore its history, from the Iron Age through to the present and stop in at all the major sights, spanning centuries. Author and academic, Sonja Holverson, guides you on this walk through the VoiceMap app. Sonja taught tourism marketing at an applied sciences university in Lausanne. As an ex-pat living in Switzerland, Sonja enjoys writing and publishing articles about Swiss travel tips, events, and culture making her the perfect guide for this city walk.

Head to the heart of the Swiss Alps with this day trip from Lausanne to the mountain village of Les Diablerets, the Glacier 3000 attraction, and the lakeside city of Montreux. You’ll step into an world where wooden chalets sit between snow-capped peaks, then take the Col du Pillon cable car up to Glacier 3000 where sweeping views and alpine attractions await. Spend free time at the top and also in the city of Montreux, a stop on the return journey.

Revel in the Swiss Alps on a full-day trip to Les Diablerets from Lausanne. Travel to this Alpine village beneath the Glacier 3000, and use your time to enjoy one of three options. Enjoy the village independently, or ride the cable car to the glacier to enjoy the views and activities, including the suspended Peak Walk. Alternatively, upgrade to add a glacier restaurant food and wine tasting, plus a Snow Bus and toboggan coaster ride.

Explore the magnificent Swiss countryside outside of Lausanne on a full-day food tour that features great cheese and chocolate. Taste delectable Swiss chocolates at the Maison Cailler Chocolaterie in Broc, then sample flavorful cheeses at a cheese factory in Gruyère. Finish the day with a scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a historic region where the hillside vineyards overlook Lake Geneva. Your tour includes round-trip transportation from central Lausanne and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.

Plan a visit to the Schilthorn peak and Interlaken without the fuss, using a convenient day trip from Lausanne. You’ll relax with round-trip transport from town, and head straight up the multi-stage cable car with prebooked tickets to reach the Schilthorn peak. Sweeping 360-degree mountain views aside, the peak boasts attractions like a James Bond interactive exhibition and a thrilling Skyline Walk.

Come for the panoramic views and stay for the wine on this scenic Swiss tour showcasing the best of Lavaux. You're whisked from Montreux through the mountains on an open-top tour vehicle to marvel at the views, and stop along the way for a wine tasting. Indulge in some of the best regional wines, take in the Alpine scenery, and sit back to relax on the beautiful drive.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Discover the most impressive buildings in Lausanne and learn about the history behind each of those historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk! Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in Switzerland from my perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture and at the same time, you will learn how it has changed over the years with the city becoming more contemporary while still retaining its unique character. You cannot leave without having seen the Grand-Pont and the Maison du Sport!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. The Tour de Sauvabelin is a wooden tower located in the Sauvabelin forest, Lausanne, Switzerland. The tower was built in 2003 and is 35 meters high. It provides a panoramic view on the city of Lausanne, the Lake Léman and the surrounding countryside and mountains. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What's the story behind two lovers Dale Carnegie and Tony Robbins? What Aquatis Aquarium is best known for? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

This experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 6 people. If you want to spice up your Instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Lausanne and guide you with some useful tips on how to take the best photos with your phone or camera! Of course while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places of Lausanne (like the stairs near the market or the Cathedrale!), you will also get to know more about my city and learn about its secrets from a local. Join me on this adventure to give your Insta feed an upgrade! Make sure you don’t book this Experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour!

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Lausanne along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you. The walking tour would last for about two hours and can be customized accordingly to your taste and preferences. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability. In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Lausanne. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Lausanne. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Lausanne. You will visit the famous magic Christmas light installations in Lausanne. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Lausanne.

Planning a trip to Switzerland? Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour in Switzerland? What about visiting the Highlights of Lausanne? Lausanne offers you the chance to discover an interesting picturesque city, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes and Lake Geneva at its feet. Wha’s included in the Lausanne Sightseeing Tour? You will have the chance to discover the main Lausanne’s sights: Palais de la Rumine, the Cathedral, and Rue du Bourg are included stops on the tour. Get ready to experience Switzerland from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Lausanne.

A Foxtrail is a mixture of sightseeing, scavenger hunt and escape game where the trail of the virtual fox has puzzles and hidden messages for you that have to be found and solved so that you can find the next post. But watch out the fox is very cunning now and then - but if you can't get any further, just call the free helpline and get back on track. You can only achieve your goal with team spirit, skill and intelligence!

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 6 people. Come with me to discover the city of Lausanne through your camera lens! Join me on this city walk for the unique opportunity of experiencing the city from an insider’s point of view and taking stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Cathedrale to the Sauvabelin Tower. While using your camera to capture the beauty of Lausanne, you will also come across local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Lausanne and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave Lausanne without having captured its beauty from the Sauvabelin tower!

This experience is offered by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 6 people. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Lausanne as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Lausanne and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Lausanne. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Lausanne is!

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 6 people. You only have an hour to fall in love with Lausanne? Challenge accepted! Discover Lausanne during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet right in front of the cathedral and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Lausanne special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!