Top 15 Tours in Lausanne

1.The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne

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

Spend about one to two hours exploring Lausanne’s Olympic Museum across three floors. Your mobile ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions plus digital content, with displays on athletes, host cities, volunteers, torches, uniforms, and Olympic history. The museum is self-guided, wheelchair-accessible, near public transportation, and includes a boutique and panoramic restaurant.

“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, 3-kilometer walk through Lavaux and Lutry’s vineyard terraces. You’ll learn about Swiss wine, local culture, and grape growing while stopping for tastings with local winemakers and a charcuterie platter. The group is capped at 12, with some uneven paths and steps.

“Our Wine Walk with Marc was probably the most fun we had on a tour during our trip to Switzerland earlier this month. He was a blast to spend time with - great sense of humor, knowledgeable about the region (and the wine), and just generally fun to be around. The views were great, the wine and snacks were delicious, and we learned a bunch! Marc has an open invitation to hang out with us the next time he's in Nashville :-) Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000 from Lausanne

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

From Lausanne, a driver-guide takes you through the Alps to Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000. Choose a cable-car option for the Peak Walk, chair lift, and snow activities, then visit the Queen Studio Experience and enjoy free time in Montreux. Guides may include Tom, David, Thomas, or Azdine, depending on the departure.

“Tom was an amazing host and driver, we had a wonderful time! Due to the current season, the peak had very few visitors, and we were fortunate to have beautiful clear weather, allow us to see many of the surrounding mountains in the distance.”

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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 exploring Swiss food and scenery by coach from Lausanne. Visit Maison Cailler in Broc, sample Gruyère cheese, stroll the medieval village, and pass Lavaux vineyards above Lake Geneva. Guides such as David, Roger, Marie, and Normunds have led this route, though the level of commentary can vary.

“I took the option of spending more free time in the medieval city rather than sit for the extended cheese tasting. It was a great decision. I got to se the castle, visit shops and eat a delicious lunch. Roger was a great bus driver /tour guide! The cheese and chocolate factories were both very interesting.”

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5.Round trip cruise from Lausanne to Chillon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $68

Board a CGN boat at Lausanne’s Quai Jean-Pascal Delamuraz for an approximately three-hour round trip across Lake Geneva. You’ll pass Lavaux vineyards, Le Bouveret, Villeneuve, Chillon Castle, Montreux, and Vevey, with lunch available aboard the midday sailing by reservation.

“Great relaxing cruise on the lake with friends Great day beutifule sunshine nice crew giod drink and snacks”

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

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

Discover Lausanne on foot with an app-based scavenger hunt lasting about one to two hours. Use map clues to find sights, answer questions from signs and images, and complete creative photo tasks for points. Start near Château St-Maire, visit Cathedral Square, Bel Air Tower, Esplanade de Montbenon, and other city sights at your own pace.

“Lausanne has more charm with Explorial! So much history and beautiful places we discovered about Lausanne! Perfect getaway for a couple trip, and this app helped a lot. 10/10”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Pont Charles Bessières for a 3.5-hour walking meal through Lausanne. Taste savoury croissants, Vaud cheeses, rösti with sausage and raclette, carac pastry, chocolate, and at least one alcoholic drink. Guides have included Chris and Christina, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“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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8.Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walk in Lavaux

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

Spend nearly five hours walking Lavaux with a guide such as Marc, a New Zealand-born storyteller with strong local wine knowledge. Visit Epesses, Lutry, and Riex, meet winemakers, taste wines including the 1887 Vermouth, and enjoy a two-course vineyard lunch. The 2.5-kilometre walk suits moderately fit participants.

“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 by bus from central Lausanne to Broc and medieval Gruyères on a roughly five-hour outing. Visit the Cailler chocolate museum with tastings, learn how Gruyère AOP cheese is made, sample cheese, and enjoy free time in the village. Fondue, castle admission, and other village activities cost extra.

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Lausanne to Interlaken with a driver guide, then spend the day at your own pace. You can shop, eat fondue, enjoy lake and Alpine views, or pay extra to visit Harder Kulm. The tour lasts about 11 hours and accepts up to 45 people.

“A long bus ride but was able to make pit stops for shops, bathroom breaks and lunch. The views were stunning! Shops were amazing. They had everything from small boutiques to luxury high end stores. Plenty of restaurants. We were given enough time to tour the town on our own. Many people chose to hang glide, I did not : ). It’s a must-see when you are visiting Switzerland.”

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

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

Travel from Lausanne by air-conditioned vehicle and mountain train to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters. You’ll see Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken, Eiger, Mönch, the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, and Aletsch Glacier, with free time in Interlaken. The English tour takes about 11 hours and allows up to 20 people.

“What a spectacular experience! Absolutely breathtaking views! It was well coordinated with a small bus taking us to Lauterbrunnen for the start of the train trip. Absolutely exhilarating!”

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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

Spend 90 minutes walking Lausanne with a local guide such as Ana, Martine, Cristian, Annie, Thomas, or Stefano. See the cathedral, old-town lanes, Place de Palud, Platforme 10, Ouchy, and the Thai Pavilion. The route can shift with your interests, pace, and weather, with public transport and entry fees extra.

“Annie did a great job. She was very knowledgeable of the area and history. The tour was a nice mix of both (with a bit of nice scenic overlooks thrown in), Lausanne is a beautiful city, and we enjoyed the tour immensely.”

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13.Explore Lausanne in 60 minutes with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $98

Spend about an hour to 90 minutes walking through Lausanne with an independent local guide. You’ll see the Palais de Rumine, Château Saint-Maire, Lausanne Cathedral, Escaliers du Marché, and Place de la Palud, while getting practical local tips. The pace and stops can change with the weather and your interests.

“Cristian hat aufgrund des kalten Wetters mit starke Bise uns am Bahnhof Lausanne abgeholt. Im Rest. Tibits hat er uns spontan freundlich eine angenehmere Art der Führung angeboten und zwar mit dem Auto. Strukturiert hat er uns Lausanne nähergebracht mit seinem Know-How. Grosses Dankeschön.”

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14.Panoramic Wine Tour From Lausanne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Set out at 11 a.m. from Montreux in an open-top panoramic vehicle, with pickup offered, for a four-hour trip through Lavaux. You will stop for about 90 minutes at Domaine de la Crausaz, taste local wines with cheese and cold cuts, and enjoy wide Alpine views. Guides have included Robin, Arturus, and Filipe.

“Tolle fahrt mit dem Panoramabus mit kleinen zwischen Stopps und einem schönen Abstecher auf ein Weingut mit Verkostung.”

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15.Lausanne Foxtrail Citi

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

Start at Lausanne’s main railway station and follow a private Foxtrail through the city, toward the lake, and up to Place du Nord. You’ll solve varied clues, spot details you might otherwise miss, and return to the station after about two and a half hours. Moderate fitness helps.

“Super organized and you can see great, hidden parts of the city. I would advise you to allow enough time so that you can take your time and watch everything comfortably.Auto-translated”

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