Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

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Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
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Ticket Details
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About the Activity

The tours in our catalog are fun, interactive, and adaptable. You will receive the standard historical data but also the quirky anecdotes that make a town a home. Your guide: Native of the French-speaking part of Switzerland, I have been guiding Swiss-curious groups since 2020. I enjoy sharing my joy at hearing new historical anecdotes about places and their people. I can take visitors with me on those journeys in English, French or German. English has become my natural language, after spending a few years in London, training as a theater technician and working in a cinema. I have also extensively traveled the USA.

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Professional Guide

Food and drink : Snacks. usually 1 stop CHF 12.00 total, depending on beverage ordered

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Use of equipment : Other.

Fees : Entrance fees. MHL

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Travel Itinerary

Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Cathedrale de Lausanne

Place de la Cathedrale, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1005Brief visit of the interior of the Cathedral, walking around the déambulatoire, admiring the stain glass windows, the gothic architecture, and the magnificent organ designed by Giugiaro25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Palais de Rumine

Place de la Riponne 6, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1005Crossing the Place de la Riponne, a brief explanation of the role of the building and historical events in it + today's use. Construction of the building began in September 1898 according to plans by Lyon architect Gaspard André. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Tour de l'Ale

Rue de la Tour, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1004A brief walk around the tower with a historical context explanation. Built-in 1340, its primary role was to defend the Faubourg de l'Ale, a district outside the walls that then extended in front of the Porte de Saint-Laurent.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

crossing the Chauderon Bridge. Built between 1904 and 1905, is made up of two parallel bridges20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Casino de Montbenon

allee Ernest-Ansermet 3, , Lausanne, Switzerland, 1003Visit the Montbenon Casino and its gardens. Built in 1908, the Casino de Montbenon enjoys a unique location in Lausanne. Contrary to what its name suggests, the “Casino” has never housed a games room.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

View of the Grand Pont with historical explanations. Part of the designs by engineer Pichard to avoid the traffic jams in the old town, the Grand Pont is the first in several colossal urban projects. Work began in 1839 and was finished, with much pomp, in 1844 due to safety concerns15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

visit the train station and up on the platforms. Inaugurated in 1856, the train station changed the urban landscape of Lausanne drastically. The town started to grow South. The building as it is today dates to 1916.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

We are meeting inside the MHL (if the tour starts between 11am and 5pm) or in front of it. It is South of the Cathedral.View Location

End point

The tour can be extended to Ouchy's lakefront and the Roman Ruins of Lousonna. Please let us know upon booking and add another 45 minutes to your scheduleView Location

From the train station, you will able to take a bus or a metro back to a spot you really enjoyed or have a nice meal at the restaurant in the train station. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be 16 years or older
Not recommended for people with walking disability

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

German
English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Zurich time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Sincerely SwitzerlandCreated on 23 Jan 2024Created on 29 May 2025

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