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Guided group walking tour of the old town of Lausanne

By Lausanne à pied - Guides d'Accueil du MdA
Free cancellation available
Price is £19 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Lausanne’s old town on a group walk, where history comes to life in every alley. Start at Place de la Palud, the vibrant heart of the city, and walk to the majestic Gothic Cathedral, symbol of the city. With passionate and experienced guides, residents of Lausanne and its region, enjoy a unique look at local culture and history. Whether you are a history buff or an inquisitive Traveller, this tour will immerse you in Lausanne’s rich past.

  • Walk through the historic streets of Lausanne
  • Visit the picturesque Place de la Palud and the Gothic Cathedral
  • Passionate and local guides with in-depth knowledge of the city
  • An enriching cultural experience for all types of travellers

Activity location

  • Place de la Palud
    • place de la Palud 1
    • 1003, Lausanne, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place de la Palud
    • Place de la Palud
    • 1003, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

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Guided group walking tour of the old town of Lausanne

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
£18.83 x 1 Adult£18.83
Total
Price is £18.83
Until Tue, 5 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided group tour of Lausanne

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Place de la Palud

  • 10m
Your Guide will welcome you to the Place de la Palud, a lively place steeped in history in the heart of Lausanne’s Old Town. It will introduce you to the Justice Fountain, the city’s emblematic symbol, as well as the remarkable Lausanne City Inn. On one of the walls of the square, the animated Palud Clock comes alive every hour to retrace the history of the canton. A few steps away, you can discover the picturesque Point of Sale Stairs, which lead to the majestic Lausanne Cathedral.

Quartier du Flon

  • 5m
You will make a brief detour through the Flon district, today one of the most lively and modern districts of Lausanne. Formerly an industrial warehouse district, it has been completely redesigned to become a dynamic urban space, mixing contemporary architecture, shops, restaurants and cultural venues.

Place St-Francois

  • 5m
Your Guide will take you to Place Saint-François, located between Lausanne Station and the Flon district, where cafes and shops rub shoulders. In the heart of the square stands the imposing Church of Saint Francis, whose Gothic architecture dominates the square and recalls the religious history of the city.

Rue du Rôtillon

  • 5m
You will stop in the Quartier du Rôtillon, famous for its sloping streets and colourful facades. Once the centre of the city’s old tanneries, the district retains the imprint of its industrial and artisanal past while now offering a lively atmosphere, with shops, cafes and meeting places very popular with Lausanne residents.

Pont Charles Bessieres

  • 5m
With your Guide, you will cross the Charles-Bessières Bridge, inaugurated in 1910 and spanning the Flon Valley. This metal arch bridge is distinguished by its harmonious proportions and decorative obelisks. Today, it welcomes cars, pedestrians and the M2 metro, while offering magnificent views of Lausanne’s historic centre.

Musee Historique de Lausanne

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Your Guide will take you to the Historical Museum of Lausanne, where the model of the city in 1638 accurately reconstructs ramparts, streets and main buildings. It allows to picture the organisation and appearance of Lausanne before its urban transformations, offering a captivating insight into its medieval and ancient past.

Cathedrale de Lausanne

  • 30m
You will end your visit in style with the discovery of Lausanne Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece built between the 12th and 14th centuries. Its majestic façade, adorned with carved portals and the famous central rose, as well as its colourful stained glass windows, make it a must-see symbol of Lausanne.

Location

Activity location

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    Place de la Palud
    • place de la Palud 1
    • 1003, Lausanne, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Place de la Palud
    • Place de la Palud
    • 1003, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

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