Free Tour of Historic Center of Lausanne
Discover the historic center of Lausanne!
We will hike/walk between the three hills on which the city was founded (Saint-François, La cité, and Saint-Laurent). Apart from the history of the French-speaking region (La Romandie) in Switzerland and the city of Lausanne, we'll discuss politics, social life, and geography and how they have all shaped the regional/cantonal identity.
What do we concretely see?
- Église Saint-François
- Rue de Bourg
- Rue Mercerie
- Cathédrale de Lausanne
- Place du Château
- Escaliers du Marché
- Place de la Palud
- Fontaine de la Justice
- Palais de Rumine
- Place Saint-Laurent
- Tour Bel-Air
- Place Saint-François
The tour takes about 2 hours of your day and guarantees a life-time lasting experience. It's worth mentioning that it ends where it starts.
The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in English
93% of travelers recommend this Free Tour
Guide: Farshad
Tours since 2025A passionate and idealistic tourism student!
Organizing tours in Lausanne and the French-speaking region of Switzerland
Guiding mostly American high schoolers in Central and Western Europe - Education First Tour Director
8 stops2 hours
Meeting point:Place Saint-François, 1003 Lausanne, SwitzerlandWe'll meet in front of the entrance of Saint-François Church. Since I cycle around, I will have an A4 paper with "Free Tour" written on it and usually with a helmet. Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Église réformée Saint-François2
Outside visit
Rue Centrale3
Outside visit
Rue MercerieOther cities after visiting Lausanne
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Cancellation risk
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