Private Guided Tour: Lausanne in the Belle Époque

The private guided tour “Lausanne in the Belle Époque” includes:

A 2-hour tour from Place Saint-François, exploring the traces of the Belle Époque

A traditional five o’clock tea included at Wüthrich, in a historic setting

From 300 CHF
Step into Lausanne’s Belle Époque and end your tour with a traditional five o’clock tea, served in the elegant salon of a historic pastry shop.

Travel back in time and discover Lausanne at the beginning of the 20th century, when the city was transforming and coming alive to the rhythm of the Belle Époque. During this two-hour guided walk, wander through the streets of Lausanne and immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of this era, filled with historical anecdotes and romantic stories.


Along the way, discover an elegant and cosmopolitan Lausanne, and be surprised by the traces of the Belle Époque that can still be seen today.


To conclude this timeless experience, take a seat at Wüthrich, a renowned pastry shop, and enjoy a traditional “five o’clock tea”, just as people did in the elegant salons of the period.

The private guided tour “Lausanne in the Belle Époque” includes:

A 2-hour tour from Place Saint-François, exploring the traces of the Belle Époque

A traditional five o’clock tea included at Wüthrich, in a historic setting

From 300 CHF
Private Guided Tour: Lausanne in the Belle Époque

Practical Information

Departure and Arrival

The meeting point is at Place St-François, and the tour ends at Café Wüthrich. 

Duration

The tour lasts approximately two hours and ends at Wüthrich. After the tour, you are free to enjoy Wüthrich for as long as you wish, subject to the pastry shop’s opening hours. 

Tour Languages

French, English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. You can select your preferred language when making your booking.

Number of Participants

Our guides can accommodate groups of 1 to 15 people per tour.

Reduced Mobility

If you have reduced mobility, please contact our booking service for personalised advice at experiences@lausanne-tourisme.ch. 

Please note that Lausanne has a unique topography, with cobblestone surfaces in the city centre. The ground is therefore uneven, with slopes of up to 15%.