Free tour
Free Tour of Historic Center of Lausanne
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Guru: Farshad
Registered on 14 March 2025
A 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
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
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.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Place Saint-François, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
We'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.
1
Outside visit
Église réformée Saint-François
2
Outside visit
Rue Centrale
3
Outside visit
Rue Mercerie
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
