PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES Activities designed by our destination experts and accompanied by our local, certified guides.
2027 Edition © LT/Alix Besson
DROP YOUR BAGS IN LAUSANNE. EXPLORE SWITZERLAND! Between the lake, vineyards and mountains, Lausanne is the ideal starting point for discovering Switzerland’s must-see attractions. Give your clients a different way to experience Lausanne. Discover our selection of tours, experiences and excursions at www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/trade.
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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear partners, Lausanne is a destination to be discovered as much as it is to be experienced. Behind its landscapes, heritage and dynamism lie stories, know-how and encounters that deserve to be shared. Through our selection of private guided tours and exclusive experiences, our ambition is to offer every visitor an authentic discovery of Lausanne and its region. Led by passionate professionals and enriched by local partners, our offers invite visitors to see the destination from a new perspective, whether through its must-see attractions or its more confidential treasures. Some experiences have been specially developed by Lausanne Tourism and are offered exclusively. They allow your clients to discover Lausanne differently, through activities they will not find anywhere else. We hope this selection will inspire you and we look forward to working alongside you to create memorable moments for your clients. Thank you for your trust, and we wish you an excellent discovery of our region.
Lionel Flasseur Director of Lausanne Tourism
INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS Our team is available for any information request or booking at experiences@lausanne-
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tourisme.ch. For guided tours of the Olympic Museum, please contact events.museum@olympic.org. *Tours adapted for people with reduced mobility are identified by a pictogram. To best meet your clients’ needs, we invite you to contact experiences@lausanne-tourisme.ch
Lausanne Tourisme Av. de Rhodanie 2 1001 Lausanne
in advance.
+41 21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
Certified Official Guides
Tours available in up to 10 languages
Tours adapted for people with reduced mobility*
25 people per guide
GUIDED TOURS LAUSANNE BEST-SELLER | GUIDED TOUR OF LAUSANNE’S HISTORIC HEART Our experienced guides accompany groups of 1 to 25 people on a one-and-a-half-hour city tour. Ten languages are available to ensure quality service and an enriching experience for all visitors wishing to learn more about Lausanne, the Olympic Capital. Available on request, Monday to Sunday, all year round. Tours take place entirely or partly on foot. In the latter case, part of the tour takes place from your own coach. Languages French, English, German, Swiss German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese or Russian.
Duration Guided tour of Lausanne’s historic heart
1.5 hours
Price
Capacity
265 CHF
1–25 people per guide
BEST-SELLER | GUIDED TOUR “MASTER CHOCOLATIERS” As you explore the city’s picturesque streets, you will learn all about Lausanne’s relationship with chocolate, from its historical origins to modern craftsmanship. You will have the opportunity to taste creations from three Lausanne chocolatiers, each bringing their own unique touch to the tradition of Swiss chocolate. Available in ten languages, on request, Tuesday to Saturday, all year round. Good to know A visit to Lausanne Cathedral can be added to the chocolate tour. Languages French, English, German, Swiss German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese or Russian.
Duration
Price
Capacity
2 hours
300 CHF + 25 CHF/pers.
1–15 people per guide
2.5 hours
340 CHF + 25 CHF/pers.
1–15 people per guide
Guided tour “Master Chocolatiers” Guided tour “Master Chocolatiers” with Lausanne Cathedral
BEST-SELLER | GUIDED TOUR OF THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM The Olympic Museum is a must-see in Lausanne and traces the history of the Olympic Games in an entertaining and educational way. Our guides accompany groups of 1 to 25 people as they discover Lausanne’s most famous museum. Offered in eleven languages, the tour lasts one hour. Available on request, Tuesday to Sunday, all year round. Languages French, English, German, Swiss German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian or Dutch.
Duration
Guided tour of the Olympic Museum
1 hour
Price
190 CHF
Capacity
Notes
1–25 people Museum admission tickets per guide
are charged separately.
GUIDED TOURS LAUSANNE
NEW 2027 | GUIDED TOUR “LAUSANNE DURING THE BELLE ÉPOQUE” For two hours, follow your guide through Lausanne and immerse yourself in historical anecdotes and romantic stories that will transport you to the atmosphere of this fascinating era. To end the tour, take a seat at Wüthrich, a renowned pastry shop, and enjoy a traditional “five o’clock tea”, just as people once did in the elegant salons of the time. Available on request, from Tuesday to Saturday, all year round, until 6:30 pm on weekdays and 5 pm on Saturdays. Languages French, English, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. Duration
Price
Capacity
2 hours
300 CHF + 25 CHF/pers.
1–15 people per guide
Guided tour “Lausanne during the Belle Époque” with a “5 o’clock tea” in a period setting
NEW 2027 | GUIDED TOUR “FROM GRANCY TO THE ROYAL SAVOY” Plunge into the heart of La Belle Époque in Lausanne and discover a district where elegance, romance and history come together. For an hour and a half, your guide will bring the customs and traditions of this fascinating era to life through captivating stories and a few delightful anecdotes. As you stroll along, admire magnificent buildings with refined architecture, century-old trees and charming green oases. A timeless walk through Lausanne’s history, romance and heritage. Available on request, Monday to Sunday, all year round. Languages French, English, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese.
Guided tour “From Grancy to Royal Savoy”
Duration
Price
Capacity
1.5 hours
265 CHF
1–25 people per guide
NEW 2027 | GUIDED TOUR “LAUSANNE OFF THE BEATEN PATH” Beyond Lausanne’s must-see attractions lie picturesque alleyways, discreet passages and unexpected shortcuts. Accompanied by your guide, discover another side of the city through anecdotes, little stories and sometimes surprising curiosities, such as Switzerland’s smallest museum! This tour offers a different perspective on Lausanne, combining the city’s major stories with more confidential discoveries. Available Monday to Sunday, on request, all year round. Languages French, English, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese.
Guided tour “Lausanne Off the Beaten Path”
Duration
Price
Capacity
1.5 hours
265 CHF
1–25 people per guide
GUIDED TOURS LAUSANNE EXCLUSIVE | GUIDED TOUR “LAUSANNE AND ITS WINES” Accompanied by an experienced guide, discover the city’s iconic sites one after another while learning more about the wine-growing history that connects Lausanne to its vineyards, from the Cathedral rose window to Place de la Palud. The walking tour ends with a guided tasting of wines from the City’s vineyards at the Hôtel de Ville wine cellar, a place normally closed to the public. Available on request, Monday to Friday, all year round. Good to know The Hôtel de Ville wine cellar has a maximum capacity of 15 people. Up to 30 people can be accommodated by splitting the group in two and alternating the city tour and wine tasting. Languages French, English or German. Duration
Price
Capacity
5 to 15 people
2 hours
CHF 265 + CHF 25/person
5–15 people
16 to 30 people
2 hours
CHF 530 + CHF 25/person
16–30 people
GUIDED TOUR “LAVAUX’S TERRACED VINEYARDS” From Lausanne railway station, your guide will accompany you by train into the heart of the Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. The activity lasts 3.5 hours and includes a guided walking tour and a wine tasting at a local vineyard estate. With the Lausanne Transport Card, the train journey to/from Lausanne is free. Available Monday to Sunday, all year round. The itinerary can of course be adapted to your request (clients’ physical condition, weather conditions, etc.). Languages French, English, German, Swiss German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese or Russian.
Duration
Guided tour “Lavaux Getaway”
3.5 hours
Price
440 CHF
Tasting of 3 wines + savoury snacks
27 CHF par pers.
Tasting of 3 wines + mixed platter
35 CHF par pers.
Capacity 1–16 people per guide
GOOD TO KNOW! To suit all budgets, schedules and language preferences, some themes have been developed as audio guides. These self-guided routes offer high-quality content and let
From CHF 8.Discover our offers!
you discover Lausanne at your own pace.
🍫 Lausanne Choco Tour - a delicious chocolate experience. 🍴 Lausanne Food Tour - a tasty stroll discovering local flavours. 🏛️ Treasures of the City - an exploration of the hidden secrets of the Old Town.
TAILOR-MADE LAUSANNE TAILOR-MADE GUIDED TOUR Our guides have extensive knowledge in many fields, including history, culture, heritage, parks and gardens, architecture and design, photography and the EPFL campus. Does your client have a particular interest? Please contact our team at experiences@lausanne-tourisme.ch to personalise your guided tour. Available languages vary according to the theme.
Private tailor-made guided tour
Duration
Price
Capacity
From 2 hours
From CHF 300
1–25 people per guide
VISIT SWITZERLAND FROM LAUSANNE! Our guides can also accompany groups staying in Lausanne who wish to visit other iconic Swiss destinations such as Geneva, La Côte, Evian, Bern, Gruyères, Lavaux, Vevey, Montreux, Lucerne, Gstaad or Zermatt. For a complete programme departing from Lausanne, write to us at experiences@lausanne-tourisme.ch . Duration
Price
Capacity
Half-day guiding
4 hours
510 CHF*
1–25 people per guide
Full-day guiding
8 hours
830 CHF*
1–25 people per guide
*Estimated prices covering guide fees only (excluding transport and activities).
Lavaux
Montreux
Zermatt Geneva
Bern
Gruyères
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES LAUSANNE LAUSANNE FOOD TOUR Accompanied by a local from Lausanne, explore the lanes of the historic city centre and discover Lausanne’s iconic restaurants and cafés. During this culinary stroll, enjoy five tastings showcasing local specialities. On request, this tour is offered Monday to Saturday at 10:30 am, all year round. Languages French, English, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Duration
Price
Capacity
Adult price
3 hours
CHF 189 per adult
2–12 people per guide
Child price (under 12)
3 hours
CHF 50 per child
NEW 2027 | AT THE WINEMAKER’S TABLE Experience an authentic immersion in the daily life of a Lavaux winemaker. After being welcomed at the estate and hearing about its history, discover the vineyards or cellar to better understand the realities of the profession and the specific features of this UNESCO world heritage vineyard. The evening continues with a four-course meal enhanced by a selection of the estate’s wines. On request, Monday to Saturday, all year round (except during the grape harvest), usually from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Good to know Every Wednesday in summer, “At the Winemaker’s Table” evenings are also open to the general public. Languages French, English or German (depending on the estates available).
Private “At the Winemaker’s Table”
Duration
Price
Capacity
3 hours
From 150 CHF per person
10–24 people per evening