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Lausanne Food Tour: Taste Iconic Vaudois Dishes
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Lausanne
Discover Lausanne’s culinary gems with a local foodie. Enjoy Swiss culture, history, and high-quality gastronomy on an intimate walking tour.
Discover Lausanne’s culinary gems with a local foodie. Enjoy Swiss culture, history, and high-quality gastronomy on an intimate walking tour.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lausanne - Prepare to embark on a delightful journey through the traditional flavors of Switzerland! This walking food tour will introduce you to some of Lausanne’s culinary hidden gems, guided by our Local Expert. By the end of the tour, you’ll have enjoyed a meal equivalent to a full lunch! Please note that the tastings mentioned may vary…
- Lausanne - Prepare to embark on a delightful journey through the traditional flavors of Switzerland! This walking food tour will introduce you to some of Lausanne’s culinary hidden gems, guided by our Local Expert. By the end of the tour, you’ll have enjoyed a meal equivalent to a full lunch! Please note that the tastings mentioned may vary depending on the season and the availability of our partners.
- Place de la Palud - Begin your culinary adventure in one of the city’s most renowned squares, where you can also admire the iconic Horloge de la Palud, a mechanical clock that narrates the history of Lausanne and the Vaud region with animated scenes every hour. Nearby, at a local boucherie, savor a lesser-known version of the famous croissant: savory, with ham and béchamel sauce. A perfect appetizer to start with!
- Basilique Notre-Dame de Lausanne - Visit a charming fromagerie near the Notre-Dame de Lausanne basilica - the first Catholic church in the region after the Protestant Reformation - and sample some of the most famous and beloved cheeses from the Vaud region.
- Rue de l’Ale - Experience the traditional Rösti, a staple of Swiss cuisine: a fried potato pancake served in its Vaudois version, topped with sausage and raclette cheese. Enjoy this dish in one of the town’s oldest restaurants, established in 1780!
- Eglise Saint-Laurent - In the heart of the old town, taste the typical carac. This pastry consists of a shortcrust pie filled with a rich blend of chocolate and cream, covered with green sugar icing. Simply delightful!
- Pont Charles Bessieres - Conclude your delicious and gourmet stroll around the charming town of Lausanne at a marvelous café - founded by a Maitre Chocolatier - where you can indulge in a delightful cup of hot chocolate. Chocolate is one of Switzerland’s most renowned ingredients, and it is truly delectable in all its forms!
What's Included
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Water
- Alcoholic beverages
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Water
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Any additional food or drink
- Gratuities
- Any additional food or drink
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Lausanne Food Tour offers a delightful walking experience through the historic old town. Participants will be accompanied by a Local Expert who will provide insights into the selected restaurants, their culinary preparations, and any intriguing history or curiosities.
- Sample some of the most iconic Vaudois dishes, including Rostis and Paté Vaudois….
The Lausanne Food Tour offers a delightful walking experience through the historic old town. Participants will be accompanied by a Local Expert who will provide insights into the selected restaurants, their culinary preparations, and any intriguing history or curiosities.
- Sample some of the most iconic Vaudois dishes, including Rostis and Paté Vaudois.
- Discover the secrets of Swiss chocolate while savoring a delicious carac, a small cake with a rich and creamy chocolate filling, or enjoying a comforting cup of hot chocolate.
- All mentioned food and beverages are included in the tour.
- By booking this walking food tour, participants support sustainable tourism and foster shared value with local businesses.
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
- Please contact us for any food restriction before booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
Location
Bessières Bridge
Pont Charles Bessières
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lausanne Food Tour on Bessières Bridge, in front of the exit of the metro station "Bessières".
If you come by metro, please take the lift up to Bessières Bridge to get out of the station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Margaret
Jan 6, 2026
Perfect outing in Lausanne - We toured with Christina in Sept of 2025. Surprisingly my husband and I were the only 2 of the tour. It was an amazing experience touring Lausanne and an easy way to see the sight and try the local food. We had plenty of food and enjoyed trying it all! We took the train from Montreux and found it easy to meet up with Christina. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Robert_n
Nov 9, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - Our food tour in Lausanne was absolutely phenomenal — easily one of the highlights of our trip to Switzerland! From start to finish, the experience was perfectly curated, balancing delicious bites, local stories, and hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own.
Each stop offered something unique — from artisanal cheeses and freshly baked pastries to traditional Swiss chocolates. Chris was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city’s food culture and history.
The pace was relaxed, the portions generous, and the setting — winding through Lausanne’s charming streets and markets — made it all the more memorable. By the end, we felt like we’d truly experienced the heart (and flavor) of the city.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves good food, good company, and discovering a place through its local cuisine. A must-do in Lausanne!
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Ron
Oct 22, 2025
Lausanne Walking Food Tour with a Local’s Expertise - The food tour was better than anticipated. Our guide, Christophe, did a phenomenal job. My wife and I were his only clients that day, so it was a personal tour.
Christophe has a wonderful outgoing personality and he blended his knowledge of the city and local foods to make a very interesting walking tour. It was a bit rainy but that did not dampen his presentation and he kept us engaged the entire time.
The foods were delicious and in shops with so much history which Christophe pointed out. I think we tasted a wide ranging sample of foods from simple starters, a delicious assortment of local cheeses, a main course and finishing with dessert and a hot chocolate.
I highly recommend anyone traveling to Lausanne, to join this food tour with Christophe. You will be entertained and enjoy a wide range of local foods.
Ron Coffey
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David8730
Oct 3, 2025
Food tour - Christophe is extremely knowledgeable, very personable. We experienced a delightful day learning about the city of Lausanne and Switzerland culture while enjoying delicious food.
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V3607dfpatg
Oct 1, 2025
Great food and lively history of Lausanne. - Christophe was just a delight, so easy to talk to and clearly enjoyed sharing his city with us. The food was spectacular. A beautiful cheese shop, amazing charcuterie, the oldest restaurant in Lausanne, and a wonderful walking tour of the old city to see all the places. And of course, the chocolate shop. A taste of Switzerland's best food offerings. Be sure to start the tour hungry!
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Valerie_h
Oct 1, 2025
Well worth the cost - Really nice food tour! Very filling so pace yourself. Lots of background history discussed. Many important sites of Lausanne pointed out on the way to six different food shops/ restaurants. Our guide , Christina, was wonderful.
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Suzannelt6760kx
Sep 16, 2025
Great food tour in Lausanne - Christina was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed our time with her sampling the local cuisine. She was a fantastic host and explained the local sites as well as the most loved foods eaten by locals. We appreciated her pace, guiding and selection of foods for us to sample. Great afternoon! Highly recommend if you visit Lausanne.
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Scolin63
Aug 28, 2025
Great! - Excellent tour. Tour guide Christophe was very good. Enjoyed all the foods we tried very much. Hot chocolate was the best!
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Briant1477os
Aug 28, 2025
A great afternoon of food and history! - Christina did a great job explaining the food ingredients and history. One of the better food tours we’ve taken in the past 10 years. The tasting exceeded our expectations. There was just too much food. We started with a little history tour then a tasting of French pastries, Next we went to a locally owned cheese shop and had a large, wide selection of cheeses. Onto a historic restaurant, Pinte Besson for lunch! From there we went to a French pastry shop for desert. Lastly we went had a Swiss “Chocolat Chaud ”. Beautiful afternoon of food and history, over 3 hours. While worth the price, considering you are in Switzerland.
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Y81uptaylorf
Aug 1, 2025
Food tour that gave a true taste of Switzerland - Our tour was great! Our tour guide did a great job telling us about the city in addition to the food. He made us feel very comfortable and immersed in the culture. The food food we had was very traditional and I felt like we got a true taste of Switzerland. Christophe was a fantastic tour guide and even took the time to give us extra recommendations for the remainder of our trip.
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