Top Lausanne Half-day Tours

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!

Find the gourmet food of Geneva along with some city surprises on this morning or afternoon walking tour. Taking place at a time that suits your schedule, the tour introduces you to local flavors with tastings of cheese, tapenades, honey, fresh pastries, and more. It’s a great way to try artisan bites that you might not find in the tourist restaurants or supermarkets and discover quirky city sights and viewpoints at the same time.

Combine Swiss mountain scenery with lakeside towns and Charlie Chaplin memorabilia on a half-day trip from Lausanne. The 6.5-hour experience includes round-trip transport, a guide, and ample free time for you to see the sights at your own pace. Discover Charlie Chaplin — the man and the artist — at the Chaplin’s World museum in Corsier sur Vevey, tread the streets of Montreux to see Queen’s recording studio, then check out Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva.

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.

Succumb to the swiss flavors. The perfect excursion for the greedy! Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can. Visit the “Maison du Gruyères” Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. You will be guided through a modern world of the senses and our cow Cerise (Cherry) introduces you to the secrets of the Gruyère AOP making. For your lunch, spend some free time wondering and admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Gruyères village. At the foot of the pre-Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture of the medieval town. Breathe pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands which surrounded the small suburb. Explore the little town, it's been elected most beautiful village in 2014.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a wine-tasting experience like no other when you explore Switzerland’s UNESCO-listed Lavaux wine terraces. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the wineries here produce a delectable white wine—Chasselas—in limited quantities, making it a coveted wine among connoisseurs. On this small-group tour, explore the region by comfortable mini-coach, visit a local winery, and enjoy the rare chance to taste the region’s wines.