The Mysteries of Lausanne Switzerland

4.9 (20 reviews) Lausanne, Switzerland
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Lake Extension

Ouchy's lakeshore+Romand Ruins

Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Cathedrale de Lausanne
    25m
    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
  2. Palais de Rumine
    20m
    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.
  3. Tour de l'Ale
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. 20m
    crossing the Chauderon Bridge. Built between 1904 and 1905, is made up of two parallel bridges
  5. Casino de Montbenon
    20m
    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.
  6. 15m
    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
  7. 20m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting 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.

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

End point

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.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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