Vine Stories: Lavaux & Lutry Wine Walk - Learn about Swiss Wine History & Enjoy Local Tastes
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Lutry
Experience the beauty and history of the Lavaux region in Switzerland on a wine walk. Discover the stories behind this UNESCO site and enjoy tastings of local wines.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grandvaux - Our easy wine hike meanders through the vineyards of western Lavaux region. You’ll visit and hear stories of the region and stop off for hosted wine-tastings in unique locales.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Local wine-tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The Lavaux terraces, recognized by UNESCO, are a remarkable sight. With history over 600 years, the area is famous for its breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and its coveted wines.

In this captivating and straightforward afternoon stroll, you will explore the region’s rich history and narratives and taste wines from local vintners.

You will comprehend the intricacies of tasting and valuing wine, while unraveling the mystery of Swiss wine. You will depart with numerous stories to share about this stunning area.

  • This is a family friendly experience but if you have young children, do reach out to us.
  • Under Swiss Law anyone 16 and over can take part in wine tasting activities
Location
Bossière
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kim_m
Jun 17, 2024
We chose this tour as... - We chose this tour as travelling with a toddler and a baby, it does say suitable for strollers. Our host marc, was very passionate about ensuring the tour met expectations and coordinated with us early to check we would be ok without the stroller. The route is about 3km of vineyard routes with steps and some tree roots, so D to def not stroller friendly. We decided to go ahead with the baby carrier and the toddler riding on shoulders when he needed to, and it was perfect with lots of stops for stories and information along the way. We had a lovely afternoon, learning about the variety of Swiss wines, and our toddler loved seeing the many trains passing through the area. Thank you marc for a wonderful afternoon. 10/10
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Lorik523
Jun 12, 2024
Fabulous! - We enjoyed a wonderful day with Marc. He is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and just fun to be with. He provided perfect instructions of how to meet him at the Cully train station from our hotel in Lausanne. The tour was a pleasant and leisurely walk through the historic and hilly roads of the vineyards and towns. I agree with his description that moderate fitness is required. We visited Domaine Blaise Dubois in Epesses, and had a special visit and tasting experience with Blaise himself. We then went to a delicious lunch at Auberge du Vigneron, where Marc recommended excellent wines and concluded the day at Terres de Lavaux in Lutry. They have a terrific tasting room with beautiful atmosphere and views. The experience exceeded my expectations and I’m glad to have learned so much about this special place.
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Russell
May 31, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - This has been the absolute highlight of our trip to Montreux. Marc is super polite, super helpful, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about wine, the region, and art of tasting. We learned, we laughed, and we will never forget the experience. Book it NOW!
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294laurap
May 30, 2024
Excellent tour of the Lavaux vineyards - We knew very little about Swiss wines before our tour with the very personable Marc. He gave us an excellent walking tour of the beautiful Lavaux vineyards starting near Lutry. He's an expert in Swiss wines, so we learned a lot, and we enjoyed the stories he told us about the area's history and the wines. We stopped at two excellent wineries for tastings, along the way, with plenty of delicious meats and cheeses at the second stop, to complement the wines. We appreciated the advice he gave us regarding touring Lutry before we met up with him, as well as his flexibility in meeting place. He also gave us excellent advice on places to eat in the area as we toured different places, and even for the second part of trip in Beaune, France. We highly recommend this tour!
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Explorer644728
May 9, 2024
Fantastic day of wine, food and friends. - We had a fantastic time with Marc on the wine and walk tour! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to the Lavaux area. If you love wine and a bit of local history this is the tour for you. We sampled several local wines and met with vineyard owner Blaise Duboux. He was so knowledgeable about wine and the local area. We had a four star lunch at a local restaurant and that wasn't even the end of the day. We capped it off at a final wine tasting in Lutry. Marc was a gracious and patient host. He really gave us a feel for the area and the people. By the end of the day we felt like we made a lifelong friend! If you book one tour on your trip to the Lausanne area this is the one! Cheers!
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Pongpol_a
Apr 22, 2024
Highly recommended tour once in a lifetime - Absolutely amazing. This is one of the best trips in my whole life. The scenery, the hospitality everything were on absolute point.
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Donnyl664
Apr 22, 2024
Unesco World Heritage Site + Guided Walking Tour + Swiss Quality Wines - We had the most incredible experience on this walking wine tour in Lavaux with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Marc, our guide. The quality of the wines we tasted was surprisingly good, given that past experiences with Swiss wines didn't always hit the mark. One of my personal highlights was visiting a wine estate where the winemaker infuses his wine with jazz music, creating a unique and unforgettable tasting experience. The vibrations from the music seemed to enhance the flavors of the wine, making for a one-of-a-kind visit. This walking tour with Marc in the World Heritage Site is definitely not to be missed when in Switzerland. Five stars for excellence!
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Daveseth26
Apr 16, 2024
Delightful Vineyard Walk - From the moment we set foot on the picturesque vineyard grounds, we knew we were in for a treat. Our guide, Marc, was a font of knowledge and passion for all things wine-related. His anecdotes about the region's winemaking history and Swiss viticulture added depth and context to our experience. We were treated to an array of interesting wines, from crisp whites to robust reds. Marc's expertise truly shone as he guided us through the tasting notes, helping us appreciate the nuances of each pour. The wine walk also offered stunning views of the Swiss countryside in an idyllic setting. No hiking experience is required.
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Jasonintransit
Apr 3, 2024
Memorable wine making tour - I’ve been to a few wine tours, but this is by far the most interesting and memorable. Marc is truly knowledgeable about the history of wine making in Lutry, and obviously passionate with what he does. He also paid special attention to details, e.g walking gear and food allergies. The vineyard we visited has a very unique way of storing wines (no spoilers), and we even have an expected performance at the cellar! Our tour was around 3 hrs with a stop for some tasting and bites. If you are in Geneva or Lausanne, this tour will be the highlight of your trip.
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Ebrockman
Nov 1, 2023
Amazing guided tour of Lavaux!! - We had the most amazing experience touring Lavaux with Marc! He was an extraordinary tour guide - both extremely knowledgeable and also super personable and fun to be with. We had a blast getting to know Lavaux with Marc and his storytelling and intimate knowledge of the area kept us engaged throughout our time together. We've done a lot of wine tours of different areas and Marc was by far the best guide we've had. Plus he's a great guy and gave us tons of recommendations for the next leg of our trip in Zurich and places in NYC to visit to continue to experience Swiss wines. We enthusiastically recommend Marc - he's the best!!
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