From Place Saint-François to Place de la Palud, discover Lausanne’s must-see sights while taking a few detours off the beaten track. Picturesque lanes, hidden passageways, unexpected shortcuts and quirky little details reveal a more secret side of the city.
Along the way, your guide shares anecdotes, fascinating stories and little-known details, including the smallest museum in Switzerland. An original way to discover Lausanne’s iconic sights while uncovering a few unexpected gems.
Practical information
Start and end point
The meeting point is at Place St-François and the tour ends at Place de la Palud.
It is also possible to start the tour directly from a hotel in Lausanne. This option adds 30 minutes to the duration of the tour, as well as a surcharge of CHF 40 per guide.
If you would like to choose this option, please indicate your preferred hotel in the “Remarks” field when making your booking. We will then contact you to confirm the details and finalise your request.
Duration
The tour lasts one hour and thirty minutes.
Tour languages
French, English, Swiss German, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin or Japanese. You can select your preferred language when booking.
Number of participants
Our guides can accompany groups of one to 25 people per tour.
Reduced mobility
If you have reduced mobility, please contact our booking service for personalised advice at experiences@lausanne-tourisme.ch. Pleaase note that Lausanne has a unique topography, with cobblestone surfaces throughout the city centre. The ground is therefore uneven, with inclines of up to 15%.
