Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

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About This Tour in Lausanne

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.

Why Visit Lausanne?

Lausanne, Switzerland offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Lausanne provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Lausanne

You can reach Lausanne, Switzerland by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Lausanne easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Professional Guide

What's Not Included

  • usually 1 stop CHF 12.00 total, depending on beverage ordered
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • good shoes
  • MHL

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Brief 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 Giugiaro

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.

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 schedule

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Brief visit of the interior of the Cathedral,... 25 minutes

Brief 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 Giugiaro

Crossing the Place de la Riponne, a brief... 20 minutes

Crossing 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.

A brief walk around the tower with a historical context explanation 20 minutes

A 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.

crossing the Chauderon Bridge 20 minutes

crossing the Chauderon Bridge. Built between 1904 and 1905, is made up of two parallel bridges

Visit the Montbenon Casino and its gardens 20 minutes

Visit 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.

View of the Grand Pont with historical explanations 15 minutes

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 concerns

visit the train station and up on the platforms 20 minutes

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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