The 9 Best Walking Tours in Lausanne

1.Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry wine walk

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

Walk Lavaux UNESCO terraces with Marc, taste local wines and charcuterie, and enjoy Lac Léman vineyard views from Lutry.

“This walk was much different than other vineyard tours and events that we've experienced before. Marc's knowledge was impressive, and the small, intimate settings of the various domains was so different than the larger operations we've seen previously. He knew all the locals and lived and worked with and in the midst of them. Although we had some rain during our walk, the scenery was spectacular, his manner professional and courteous, and the experience memorable.”

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2.Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

A 2.5-hour English walking tour of Lausanne highlights, from the Cathedral to Montbenon Casino and the train station, with a friendly guide.

“Ilona was a really knowledgable friendly tour guide. Would recommend to everyone and we even had a hot chocolate to warm up along the way.”

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3.Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walk in Lavaux

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

Gourmet walk through Lavaux vineyards from Epesses to Lutry, with winemakers, 2-course lunch, tastings, and panoramic views.

“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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4.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $90

A private walking tour of Lausanne with a local guide, mixing big sights and hidden corners like Sauvabelin Tower and Ouchy.

“Wir haben eine 3-stündige Stadtführung gebucht. Unser Führer, Bruno Mercier, hat uns im Hotel abgeholt und den Rundgang durch die Stadt mit einem Besuch durch den Weihnachtsmarkt begonnen. Bruno ist mit uns zu vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten gegangen, welche man als normaler Tourist sont nie zu Gesicht bekommt. Er hat nicht nur über neuzeitliche Gegebenheiten berichtet, sondern auch geschichtliche Informationen zur Stadt und dem Kanton Waadt vermittelt. Ein Rundgang entlang der Corniche in Ouchy mit einem spektakulären Sonnenuntergang bildete den Abschluss. Grandios - und alles in gutem Deutsch! Vielen Dank Bruno.”

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5.Walking Tour with Chocolate Tastings & Metro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $257

Lausanne history plus six organic chocolate tastings, then ride the driverless metro to Ouchy for lake views.

“We had a wonderful time exploring Lausanne with our guide, Halit. He has lived here for over 10 years since arriving from Turkey as a refugee, and his perspective gave the tour a unique and meaningful dimension. Halit combined deep local knowledge with personal stories, making the city’s history and culture come alive in such an engaging way. The tour was well-paced, full of interesting insights, and ended with a delightful (and delicious!) chocolate tasting. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Lausanne who wants to go beyond the usual tourist highlights and truly connect with the spirit of the city.”

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6.Cultural and Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Walk Lausanne’s Cathedral, Louve, squares, bridges, and grand viewpoints with an English guide in 3 hours for $97.

“Ilona is such an accommodating and amiable tour guide. She delivered excellently on her promise in showing the secrets of Lausanne by taking us to the unique spots in the city that not even all locals know. Her appreciation with history, art, and culture as a whole is admirable and contagious! Overall, her passion in what she does is really apparent in how she educates her tour group. I really recommend taking a tour with Ilona!”

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7.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $97

60-minute Lausanne walk with a local guide, from Cathédrale Notre-Dame to Montbenon, plus local bar and café tips for small groups.

“Unser Guide Thomas war ein Volltreffer. Wir verstanden uns von Beginn sehr gut. Wir kamen in den Genuss einer individuellen Stadtführung, genau nach unseren Wünschen. Fragt nach Thomas.”

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8.Insta-Perfect Walk with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $141

A 90-minute Lausanne walk with a local guide to the Cathedral and Quai d'Ouchy 1, plus photo tips, food leads, and local stories.

“Ana provided a great walking tour of Lausanne, full of great history and local insight. She has a great attitude and loves introducing tourists to the wonders of the city.”

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9.Guided Walking Tour in Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $32Best value

2-hour guided walking tour of Lausanne: Cathedral, Saint-Maire, Rumine, Palud Square, Montbenon views, and Lake Geneva. Small group.

“Our guide was wonderful. Really patient and very passionate about Lausanne. An amazing experience. My children loved it too. Day was wonderful so it was ideal.”

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