Top 15 Lausanne Tours

1.The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Visit Lausanne’s Olympic Museum at your own pace with admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions plus digital content. Explore three floors of Olympic stories, torches, uniforms, host-city creativity, volunteers, and interactive displays, then enjoy the park, lake views, boutique, or panoramic restaurant. The visit usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

“L’ambiance et la quantité d’expositions sont impressionnantes et la partie interactive permet de rendre l’expérience plus fun.”

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2.Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $309Top rated

Join Marc for a 3.5-hour, English-language walk through the Lavaux vineyards from Bossière near Lutry. The route covers about 3 km, with local wine tastings, stories about Swiss wine and the UNESCO terraces, and a charcuterie platter. Expect small groups of no more than 12, uneven paths, steps, and superb views over Lake Geneva.

“Take in not only the delicious Swiss wine but also the Breathtaking views. Marc -guide- is not only the oracle of wine making but also energetic, fun and kind. Truly a perfect way to spent an afternoon.”

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3.Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104

Leave Lausanne at 9 a.m. for a nine-hour Alpine day with a driver-guide, round-trip bus transport, and optional Glacier 3000 cable car access. Enjoy the Peak Walk, chairlift, and fun park when weather allows, then visit the Queen Studio Experience and Montreux. Guides including Tom, David, and Azdine have been praised for helpful service and clear advice.

“Just do it! Pictures don’t do it justice! Our Swiss Tour guide Aristotle was terrific. Good snacks too !”

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4.(KTL352) – Gruyeres Day Trip with Chocolate Factory from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about eight hours touring Swiss food and scenery from Lausanne. Visit Maison Cailler in Broc, sample Gruyère cheese, explore the medieval village, and pass the Lavaux vineyards above Lake Geneva. Guides such as Roger, David, Marie, and Normunds have led this outing, though the cheese-tasting arrangements should be confirmed before booking.

“David was Very helpful. Fun tasting all the chocolate. Could not have done on our own. Too many trains.”

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5.Round trip cruise from Lausanne to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $68

Board a CGN boat in Lausanne for a roughly three-hour Lake Geneva cruise to St Gingolph and back. You will pass Le Bouveret, Villeneuve, Chillon Castle, Montreux, Vevey, and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards. Board with your mobile ticket, enjoy the scenery from the deck, and reserve lunch in advance if you want to eat aboard.

“Not what expected, choice was not given for first class of second class, would have paid more to sit upstairs. Too many stops, waste of three hrs.”

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6.Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $227

Walk Lausanne’s old town with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for savory croissant, Vaud cheeses, rösti with sausage and raclette, carac pastry, and hot chocolate. The $227.35 tour includes a full lunch, water, and one alcoholic drink for guests 18 and older. Portions are generous, so arrive hungry but pace yourself.

“Our food tour in Lausanne was absolutely phenomenal — easily one of the highlights of our trip to Switzerland! From start to finish, the experience was perfectly curated, balancing delicious bites, local stories, and hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Each stop offered something unique — from artisanal cheeses and freshly baked pastries to traditional Swiss chocolates. Chris was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city’s food culture and history. The pace was relaxed, the portions generous, and the setting — winding through Lausanne’s charming streets and markets — made it all the more memorable. By the end, we felt like we’d truly experienced the…”

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7.Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Use the Explorial app to explore Lausanne on foot, solve questions at city sights, and complete creative photo tasks for points. The private, English-language game starts at Château St-Maire, takes about one to two hours, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“We did not go on the self guided tour. We could not find the place to go and did not know the time. Wasted money.”

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8.Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walk in Lavaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $618

Spend 4 hours and 45 minutes walking the Lavaux vineyards with a guide such as Marc, tasting local wines, sharing a two-course lunch, and visiting Epesses, Lutry, and Riex. Expect panoramic views, winemaker stories, wine and chocolate pairing, and about 2.5 kilometers of easy walking in a group of up to eight.

“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.”

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9.Winter Gruyères, chocolate & cheese tour from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Lausanne to Broc and Gruyères with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Cailler chocolate museum for tastings, learn how Gruyère AOP cheese is made, sample cheese, and enjoy free time in the medieval village. The tour lasts about five hours, with Alpine views along the way.

“Description of where to get the bus isn’t quite right. From Metro entrance, cross the street so that you’re on the lake side, and wait by the parking lot for Chateau d’Ouchy. We enjoyed the tour of the Cailler chocalate factory — just realize you don’t see much of the actual factory; it’s more of a history of chocolate coming to Switzerland. But there’s a room where you can sample their chocolates! Gruyere cheese museum was interesting too. We only had about an hour to look around in the town after. If you want to see the castle, bring your own lunch!”

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10.(KTL364) – Small group tour Jungfrau and Interlaken from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $485

Travel from Lausanne to Jungfraujoch with a driver-guide, included train connections, and a group capped at 20 people. You’ll see Lauterbrunnen, pause in Interlaken, and spend time at the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Alpine sensation, Eiger, Mönch, and Aletsch Glacier. The day lasts about 11 hours and runs in English.

“It is pretty but I did not enjoyed it at all. I don’t recommend to visit it in summer because it was crazy crazy crowded. Infinite lines and cues for everything, even taking the cable car or the train is insane. With all of that fighting for a place, it take long time and then you have a little bit in the glacier. Really I do not recommend it during summer.”

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11.(KTL361) – Interlaken day trip by bus from Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $166

Ride from Lausanne to Interlaken in an air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking driver-guide, then spend the day at your own pace. You get free time for shops, restaurants, lakes, Swiss Alps views, and optional Harder Kulm, with activity tickets and meals paid separately. The group can reach 45 people.

“Special thank you to Normund, our tour guide and bus driver. A little crowded at the top of the mountain but thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Jungfraubahm(Top of Europe)”

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12.Discover Lausanne’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Walk from Lausanne’s old center to Denantou Park with a local guide such as Ana, Martine, Cristian, or Stefano. Expect a small-group route through the cathedral, Place de la Palud, Platforme 10, Ouchy, and the Thai Pavilion, with history, photo stops, and personal recommendations. Public transport and entry fees cost extra.

“We had a lovely tour with Cristian. He asked us our interests and customized the tour to cover those aspects. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Lausanne and the area. We especially enjoyed the cathedral, where he pointed out the remnants of paint on statues and explained the stories in the stained glass windows. Excellent tour!”

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13.Explore Lausanne in 60 minutes with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $98

Spend about 60 to 90 minutes walking Lausanne with a local guide and a small group. You’ll visit the Palais de Rumine, a 15th-century castle, the Gothic cathedral, the old wooden stairway, and a lively town square. The pace and stops can change with the weather and your interests. Transportation and entry fees are extra.

“Barely nothing. For the amount of time and what she showed we didn't have a memorable moment I dont recommend this trip”

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14.Panoramic Wine Tour From Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Set out from Montreux at 11:00 a.m. in an open-top panoramic vehicle for a scenic drive through Lavaux. You’ll stop at Domaine de la Crausaz for local wine, cheese, cold cuts, and fruit. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may include Robin, Arturus, or Filipe.

“Tasted 4 types of wines and all are equally good. Served with platter of cheese and cold cuts, while looking over wide vineyard, definitely at the upmost enjoyable memo :)”

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15.Lausanne Foxtrail Citi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

You and your private group follow a puzzle trail from Lausanne’s main train station through the city, toward the lake, and up to Place du Nord. Expect about 2 hours 30 minutes of walking, observation, and problem-solving, with theater and scenic city stops along the way. No guide name is provided, so the trail itself leads the experience.

“In Lausanne for 10 years, I was able to discover new places in this magnificent city and capture details that I had never noticed before!”

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