Top Lausanne Art & Culture

Walk through the beautiful vineyard terraces of Lavaux, which cascade down to the blue waters of Lake Geneva. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back 600 years and still produce sought after wines. This easy afternoon walking tour takes you through the vineyards, while you hear local tales and history. You'll sample the wines from local winemakers, while learning the art of wine-tasting and appreciation. Your feet, mind, and mouth will leave happy!

Discover the history, culture, and remarkable athletes of the Olympic Games with tickets to the Olympic Museum Lausanne. Pre-booking Olympic Museum Lausanne tickets saves time for your group upon arrival, and since the onsite café has spectacular views of Lake Geneva, you can explore the museum at your own pace with a destination-worthy spot to take a break.

Immerse yourself in centuries of Lausanne's stories, and make your own memories in the Old Town on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Lausanne is a wonderful mix of old and new, where people from many walks of life and cultures come together. Explore its history, from the Iron Age through to the present and stop in at all the major sights, spanning centuries. Author and academic, Sonja Holverson, guides you on this walk through the VoiceMap app. Sonja taught tourism marketing at an applied sciences university in Lausanne. As an ex-pat living in Switzerland, Sonja enjoys writing and publishing articles about Swiss travel tips, events, and culture making her the perfect guide for this city walk.

This experience is provided by an independent Local. You will be part of a small, 2 to 6 people group. Lausanne is a hub of art and culture, home to world-renowned museums, galleries, and music venues. From the Olympic Museum to the Collection de l'Art Brut, Lausanne offers something for everyone. With its stunning architecture, picturesque streets, and scenic lakefront, Lausanne is a must-visit destination for culture lovers. Whether you're interested in contemporary art, music, or history, Lausanne has it all. Whether you are visiting Lausanne as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better or it is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Lausanne you will get to know more about the city’s cultural heritage or get insight about the city’s galleries and museums. I will share with you the most significant cultural and historical insights and details of the colorful and multi-faced Lausanne.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 6 people. Come with me to discover the city of Lausanne through your camera lens! Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and to take stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Cathedrale to Quai d'Ouchy. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Lausanne you will also discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist tour won’t show you. Let us discover an alternative side of Lausanne, full of history and unique beauty! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave Lausanne without having captured the beauty of the impressive and diverse architecture Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests.

Revel in the Swiss Alps on a full-day trip to Les Diablerets from Lausanne. Travel to this Alpine village beneath the Glacier 3000, and use your time to enjoy one of three options. Enjoy the village independently, or ride the cable car to the glacier to enjoy the views and activities, including the suspended Peak Walk. Alternatively, upgrade to add a glacier restaurant food and wine tasting, plus a Snow Bus and toboggan coaster ride.

Head to the heart of the Swiss Alps with this day trip from Lausanne to the mountain village of Les Diablerets, the Glacier 3000 attraction, and the lakeside city of Montreux. You’ll step into an world where wooden chalets sit between snow-capped peaks, then take the Col du Pillon cable car up to Glacier 3000 where sweeping views and alpine attractions await. Spend free time at the top and also in the city of Montreux, a stop on the return journey.

Explore the magnificent Swiss countryside outside of Lausanne on a full-day food tour that features great cheese and chocolate. Taste delectable Swiss chocolates at the Maison Cailler Chocolaterie in Broc, then sample flavorful cheeses at a cheese factory in Gruyère. Finish the day with a scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a historic region where the hillside vineyards overlook Lake Geneva. Your tour includes round-trip transportation from central Lausanne and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.

Come for the panoramic views and stay for the wine on this scenic Swiss tour showcasing the best of Lavaux. You're whisked from Montreux through the mountains on an open-top tour vehicle to marvel at the views, and stop along the way for a wine tasting. Indulge in some of the best regional wines, take in the Alpine scenery, and sit back to relax on the beautiful drive.

Plan a visit to the Schilthorn peak and Interlaken without the fuss, using a convenient day trip from Lausanne. You’ll relax with round-trip transport from town, and head straight up the multi-stage cable car with prebooked tickets to reach the Schilthorn peak. Sweeping 360-degree mountain views aside, the peak boasts attractions like a James Bond interactive exhibition and a thrilling Skyline Walk.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Discover the most impressive buildings in Lausanne and learn about the history behind each of those historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk! Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in Switzerland from my perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture and at the same time, you will learn how it has changed over the years with the city becoming more contemporary while still retaining its unique character. You cannot leave without having seen the Grand-Pont and the Maison du Sport!

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 6 people. You only have an hour to fall in love with Lausanne? Challenge accepted! Discover Lausanne during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet in front of the BENU Pharmacie Gamma (Palais de Rumine) and start the Experience from there. Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Lausanne special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Uncover Lausanne’s hidden heritage and secret gems on this private walking tour. Be immersed in the city buzz as you stroll between landmarks including the Palais de Rumine and Château Saint-Maire and go off the beaten track to gain intimate insight into the city’s history and culture, with personalized insights and tips provided by your local guide.

Discover the legacy of Montreux, the fairy-tale castle of Chillon and the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Lavaux on this full-day tour from Lausanne. Admire views of Lake Geneva and the lakeside vineyards as you drive around the lake, then explore the medieval Chillon Castle. Finally, embark on a walking tour of Montreux where you can stroll the waterfront promenade and pose for photos with the Freddie Mercury statue.

If you love wine, you likely know about France's famed producing regions like Burgundy and Loire. To uncover one of the best kept secrets in French wine world don't miss this journey to the Jura/Comté region, complete with wine tastings, food, and a guide leading the way. Learn about the region's wine production and tour wineries, enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine pairing, and travel comfortably with transfers included.

Planning a trip to Switzerland? Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour in Switzerland? What about visiting the Highlights of Lausanne? Lausanne offers you the chance to discover an interesting picturesque city, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes and Lake Geneva at its feet. Wha’s included in the Lausanne Sightseeing Tour? You will have the chance to discover the main Lausanne’s sights: Palais de la Rumine, the Cathedral, and Rue du Bourg are included stops on the tour. Get ready to experience Switzerland from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Lausanne.

This experience is provided by an independent Local. You will be part of a small, 2 to 6 people group. If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Lausanne and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera! Of course, while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places like the Escaliers du Marché that goes to the Cathedral, or Quai d’Ouchy with the magnificent view of Lake Geneva, you will also get to know more about Lausanne and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure to give you insta feed an upgrade. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour! Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. The Tour de Sauvabelin is a wooden tower located in the Sauvabelin forest, Lausanne, Switzerland. The tower was built in 2003 and is 35 meters high. It provides a panoramic view of the city of Lausanne, Lake Léman, and the surrounding countryside and mountains. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and parks of the city. What's the story behind two lovers Dale Carnegie and Tony Robbins? What Aquatic Aquarium is best known for? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

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This city is a mixture of ancient and modern, as well as a very cosmopolitan example of the Swiss lifestyle. It rises in terraces on three hills above the north shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). Lausanne is a city of sports, being the headquarters of the Olympic Committee and of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, having also the Swiss Film Archive as well. The city is officially titled the “Olympic Capital”. Pass the Musee des Beaux-Arts (Fine Art Museum), also known as the Palais de Rumine. It houses a modest but impressive art collection. Walk the Escalier du Marché, leading to the terrace of the cathedral. Visit the Rue du Bourg, once one of the main roads of old Lausanne. Wander through the Flon Quarter, the city’s ultra-contemporary zone. Journey through this fantastic hilly city of the Savoy Alps. All attraction entrances are to be paid for on the spot by travelers since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.