Lausanne’s Best: History, Chocolate and Lakeside Life
A Walking Exploration Culminating in a Short Metro Trip to Ouchy Lakeside
3 hours
from 270 CHF (~350 USD)
Embark on a captivating private tour in Lausanne, blending history with Swiss Riviera elegance in a single day.
Your journey encompasses the charming, medieval Old Town of Lausanne, where you’ll walk among ancient buildings, hear tales of famous residents like Coco Chanel and David Bowie, and visit the magnificent Lausanne Cathedral for unparalleled views of the city, Alps and Lake Geneva.
On our Lausanne walking tour we’ll stop for a delicious tasting at the oldest chocolate shop in Lausanne (the local cheese tasting can also be arranged upon request).
After exploring the city’s historic heart and enjoying a historical mini-show at Palud Square, the tour sweeps you down to the modern, romantic embankment of Lausanne-Ouchy.
Optional Extension: Combine this experience with a visit to the nearby Lavaux Terraced Vineyards listed UNESCO.
Tour Highlights
- A walk through the Old Town with its ancient buildings and you will get to know interesting facts about celebrities living here, Coco Chanel and David Bowie being among them!
- Visit Lausanne Cathedral, one of the best examples of Gothic art not only in Switzerland but in the whole Europe.
- A mini‑show on Palud Square which tells the history of Lausanne and the canton Vaud
- The oldest chocolate shop in Lausanne to taste local delicacy
- Local cheese tasting might be organized by request
- Lausanne Ouchy and Lausanne lakeside promenade.
Additional expenses:
5 CHF – the entrance to the top of the tower of the Cathedral (optional)
Roberta
Lavaux
February'26
Anna was an amazing guide! Very flexible and enjoyable...our group had a wonderful time. I would very highly recommend this tour or any tour that Anna leads.
Kerry
Geneva
Anna was lovely and gave us a fantastic waking tour of Geneva! We learned so much from her about the history of Geneva which was our priority. She made sure to confirm that we were seeing everything which was a priority and was super flexible.
Sarah
Geneva
September’25
It was everything we wanted. Saw so many sights and love the history. Anna was personable, warm and full of knowledge. The cheese tasting with wine was lovely, followed by touring more of the city and off to experience Chocolates. Lovely day. Thank you!
Alena
Lausanne
March’25
Thank you for your prompt responses, for the flexibility and individual approach to the request. I didn´t attend the excursion by myself, my task was to find a guide for my colleagues who had a business trip to Lausanne. Anna took on communication with them and my colleagues were absolutely satisfied. Thanks again!
Julie
Geneva
May’25
Enjoyable first morning in Switzerland! Loved the history of the culture. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Rachel
Lavaux
Anna was fantastic, so was the tour. She is extremely knowledgeable and it’s a delight to spend time with her. She took care of everything for us - I will hire her the next time I’m in Switzerland. Don't miss Lavaux! It is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited...
Natalia
Geneva
March’25
Anna, thank you very much for the nice and informative tour around Geneva yesterday!!! We had a great time! Thank you!
Daniel
Geneva
February’25
Anna was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, kind and fun. She took the time to listen to what we wanted to see and do on our tour and worked to make it happen. We loved the cheese shop she took us to, and learning all about the history of the city.