Switzerland · LAUSANNE TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 lausanne tours that justify what Switzerland charges, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before committing.
A 3-hour CGN cruise from Lausanne to Chillon, Montreux, and Vevey, with UNESCO Lavaux views and an offline audioguide app.
“Il est que le guide va commenter là croisière ce qui n’est pas le cas! C’est dommage ce serait intéressant d’avoir un petit historique du lac et des ces villes et villages”
One-day entry to Lausanne’s Olympic Museum with a 9-language audio guide, Olympic Park, and Lake Geneva restaurant views. $26.
Lausanne to Glacier 3000 and Montreux in one day, with Peak Walk access, glacier views, and Lake Geneva time.
“My warmest thanks to Telis, who made our trip relaxing, safe, and welcoming. I highly recommend this option, which provides peace of mind when it comes to transportation. There's even room for your suitcase if you're staying at two different hotels. Thanks again!”
Walk Lavaux terraces with small-group tastings in Grandvaux and Lutry, learn Swiss wine with Marc, snack stops, big lake views.
“Absolutely amazing. This is one of the best trips in my whole life. The scenery, the hospitality everything were on absolute point.”
Ride the GoldenPass train to Gruyères for a medieval village stroll, then taste Cailler chocolate, Gruyère cheese, and Swiss fondue.
“This was a wonderful tour! The van picked us up right at the metro station, and the transportation was easy all day! Our tour guide Zed was kind and informative! Entry into each stop was quick!”
Lausanne to Chaplin’s World, UNESCO Lavaux vineyards, Vevey, optional steam-boat cruise, Chillon Castle, and Montreux in one Riviera day.
“Great itinerary. But not enough time at Vevey & Montreux. We arrived back in Lausanne early- the tour was supposed to be 8 hours, but it ended up at just over 7. We could have 30 min more at each place. Our group was small & very respectful of time. Our guide was aggressive and showed he did not like my questions. Ex: I asked if he spoke French. He asked why he would do that since the EU language is English. So strange, since he lives in France, and Switzerland isn’t part of the EU. I just feel that although he drove very well & had mostly accurate information,…”
Lausanne to Zermatt day trip with Matterhorn views, car-free village time, Taesch electric shuttle, and optional Glacier Paradise cable car.
“Transportation. Need a better van with larger windows. Time to shop around in Zermatt and have a meal.”
Day trip from Lausanne to Glacier 3000 and Montreux, with winter mountain views plus optional cable car, Alpine Coaster, and snow bus.
“Extraordinaria!!! El guía sumamente servicial y el tour increíble !”
Guided day trip from Lausanne to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe. See Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Ice Palace, then Interlaken lakeside.
“Buenas Tarde: Incumplimiento de servicios contratados. Lo vivido dista mucho de lo publicitado y contratado, incurriendo en un claro incumplimiento de contrato. No existe ningún guía, ni el tren tarda 1H 30min, pagas por el transporte a Jungfrau + ticket de teleférico + tren. Perfectamente por tú cuenta sale mucho mucho más barato.Il n'y a pas de guide et le trajet en train ne dure pas 1h30 ; vous payez le transport jusqu'à la Jungfrau, le billet de téléphérique et le train. C'est beaucoup plus économique de le faire soi-même. Bonjour : Non-respect du contrat de prestation de services. Ce que nous avons vécu était très loin de ce qui…”
2.5-hour small-group walk with local guide Kilian Megret through Lausanne’s Cathedral, Rumine and key neighborhoods, ending with practical tips.
“Excellente après-midi avec Kilian, beaucoup de générosité dans les explications et une passion et une connaissance vraie pour sa ville et sa région, et leur histoire. merci beaucoup et au plaisir de refaire d’autres visites avec toi 😊 Karine et Saïd”
Private custom walking tour of Lausanne with a local guide, tailored to your interests, optional museum stops, and practical city advice.
“Terrible tour don’t waste your money or time!”
Lavaux wine walking tour from Lutry to Epesses, Cully and Riex, with vineyard lunch, tastings and panoramic views. English.
“A great opportunity to sample little know Swiss wines and learn about the climate and ‘valleys’ of Lavaux. If you can, get Marc for the guide. He is a great story teller, absolutely knows the people, region and wines, and has an interesting background hailing from New Zealand. A great guy and foot tour guide. Make sure you sip the 1887 Vermouth. This is a great afternoon excursion with a good lunch and plenty of wine.”
Private Lausanne walk with a local guide, from the Gothic cathedral and Flon to Ouchy and panoramic Sauvabelin Tower views. $90 pp.
“Bruno ist ein großartiger Guide mit beeindruckender Ortskenntnis von Lausanne. Seine Führung war spannend, informativ und voller überraschender Geheimtipps. Er hat Geschichte, Verwaltung und Stadtorganisation lebendig und verständlich erklärt. Mit viel Herzblut vermittelte er uns das echte Lebensgefühl von Lausanne. Auch bekannte Sehenswürdigkeiten kamen nicht zu kurz – perfekt ausgewogen! Mein Sohn und ich hatten großen Spaß – ein Highlight unserer Westschweiz-Reise. Danke, Bruno! Thomas”
Lausanne walking tour with chocolate tastings and metro ride. See Château Saint-Maire, Notre-Dame, Palais de Rumine, Ouchy. Small group.
“I live in Switzerland and have been to Lausanne a couple of times but visiting it with Halit was a different experience. Also the chocolates we tasted were very high end, delicious ones. For me the metro part was not so interesting but the rest was worth it. Thanks a lot!”
60-minute small-group local walk in Lausanne, with cathedral views and smart food and bar tips, ending at Montbenon. $97.
“Unser Guide Thomas war ein Volltreffer. Wir verstanden uns von Beginn sehr gut. Wir kamen in den Genuss einer individuellen Stadtführung, genau nach unseren Wünschen. Fragt nach Thomas.”
Pick a mountain, a factory, a lake or a train.
