Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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!
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
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!
Stop 5
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!
Stop 6
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!
What’s included
- Water
- Lunch
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Any additional food or drink
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
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.
Before you go
- 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 contact us before booking for any other language
- 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.
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