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Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Our Lausanne Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations and any other relevant history or curiosities.

- You will try some of the most iconic Vaudois dishes, such as Rostis or Paté Vaudois.
- Learn the secrets of Swiss chocolate while enjoying a delicious carac, a small cake with an amazing and creamy chocolate filling, or sipping heartwarming hot chocolate.
- All food and drinks described are included.
- Booking this walking food tour, you will contribute to sustainable tourism and create shared value with local companies.

What's Included

  • Lunch This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
  • Alcoholic beverages At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
  • Water
  • Any additional food or drink
  • Gratuities
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Pont Charles Bessières
1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

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Lausanne (pass by)

Get ready with us to live an experience across Swiss traditional flavours! During this walking food tour you will discover some hidden gems of Lausanne cuisine with the help of our Local Expert. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full lunch! Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
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Place de la Palud

Start your food journey in one of the most famous squares in town, where you will also see the iconic Horloge de la Palud, a mechanical clock that presents the history of Lausanne and Vaud region in animated scenes every hour. Nearby, in a local boucherie, you will have a taste of a less known version of the famous croissant: savoury, with ham and béchamel sauce. A great appetizer to start with!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilique Notre-Dame de Lausanne

In a charming fromagerie, located right near the Notre-Dame de Lausanne basilica - the first Catholic church in the region after the Protestant Reformation - you will have a taste of some of the most famous and beloved types of cheese from the Vaud region.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue de l'Ale

Try the traditional Rösti, a symbol of the Swiss cuisine: a fried potato pancake that you will eat in its Vaudois version, with sausage and raclette cheese on top. You will eat it inside one of the most ancient restaurants in town, opened in 1780!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Laurent

Right in the old town, have a taste of the typical carac. It's a pastry made of a shortcrust pie filled with a rich mix of chocolate and cream and covered with a green sugar icing. Simply delicious!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pont Charles Bessieres

After a delicious and gourmet stroll around the charming town of Lausanne, your culinary journey will end in a marvelous cafè - founded by a Maitre Chocolatier - where you will enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Chocolate is one of the most famous ingredients in Switzerland and it's definitely delicious in all its textures!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchThis is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
  • Alcoholic beveragesAt least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
  • Water
  • English-speaking Local Tour Guide
  • Any additional food or drink
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please contact us before booking for any other language
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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