Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lausanne
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.
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!
What‘s Included
Water
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
English-speaking Local Tour Guide
At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
Any additional food or drink
Gratuities
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Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect outing in Lausanne
Margaret C,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Unforgettable Experience
Robert N,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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!
Lausanne Walking Food Tour with a Local’s Expertise
Ron C,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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
Food tour
David8730,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christophe is extremely knowledgeable, very personable. We experienced a delightful day learning about the city of Lausanne and Switzerland culture while enjoying delicious food.
Great food and lively history of Lausanne.
V3607DFpatg,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christophe 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!
Well worth the cost
valerie h,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really 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.
Great food tour in Lausanne
suzannelT6760KX,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina 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.
Great!
scolin63,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Tour guide Christophe was very good. Enjoyed all the foods we tried very much. Hot chocolate was the best!
A great afternoon of food and history!
brianT1477OS,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina 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.
Food tour that gave a true taste of Switzerland
Y81UPtaylorf,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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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