Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Cathedrale de Lausanne
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
Palais de Rumine
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
671careng,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour! My guide was knowledgeable about history and present-day life in Switzerland. She showed me around with ease and always put my needs first as a client. Thank you!
Super interesting tour by historian.
MatthewsM H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elona, the tour guide, is a historian who clearly loves Lausanne, and so we had a wonderful afternoon with her. Super interesting, super informative. Learned so much about how the past informs the present in Lausanne, all the while walking through interesting streets and looking at historic buildings and beautiful sights. Highly recommend this tour.
Some hills but very...
Pamela R,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Some downhill walking but manageable. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful city. Wish we had more time to explore more of the city.
Get to know the city from...
Thomas S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get to know the city from someone who loves it. There's a lot of information about the history as well as on recent developments. You also get to see different quarters and their specific groove. Ilona is a great expert in history. She is a very nice person who cares about her audience.
Ended Up as a Private Tour — and It Was Amazing
Larina M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ilona is an amazing guide. I was the only participant that day, so the tour ended up feeling like a private one, which made the experience even more special. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings history to life in such an engaging and fun way. Ilona herself is also a very interesting and talented person, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend her.
A Great Idea for Your First Day in Lausanne
Gail D,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice tour of things that you might see on your own, but you will learn a lot about the history and what it is and why it's there. Ilona was absolutely lovely.
Walking Tour Lausanne
Michael H,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and a great way to see some of the sights around this beautiful city. A fair amount of walking, but plenty of opportunities to sit and take it all in.
Lausanne visit
921scotts,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour of Lausanne. My husband's family moved from Lausanne in 1900 to the US. It was wonderful to connect to this city. It is beautiful and full of history. I highly recommend this tour.
Fine city
I3997ZSbenb,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A modern, colorful and friendly city. Beautiful museums and delicious food. Public transportation great, the subway takes you up, saves a lot of climbing.
A great tour for the highlights and some great hidden spots!
Richard D,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. Our guide Ilona was smart, funny, and very knowledgable. She designed the tour very well, starting up near the cathedral and working our way down through the city. In Lausanne, which has a lot of up and down, this was very well conceived. We hit the highlights as well as some unique and interesting “below the radar”spots. Although Mother Nature decided to sprinkle on us for much of the tour, Ilona was good at finding sheltered spots to stand and a lovely cafe to refresh in partway through. We would highly recommend this tour to all. Cheers.
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