Lausanne City Exploration: Fun Quizzes and Guides

Explore Lausanne at your own pace with our interactive city tour app. Solve quizzes, uncover history, and visit iconic landmarks. Download now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Esplanade de Montbenon - The esplanade offers one of the best viewpoints in Lausanne. You will learn the history about the Esplanade and answers quizzes in the app.
  • Tour Bel-Air Lausanne - Completed in 1931, the Bel-Air Tower was the first skyscraper in Switzerland and one of the earliest high-rise buildings in Europe.
  • Tour de l’Ale - The Ale Tower is a medieval tower. It is one of the few remaining structures from the city’s medieval fortifications. Learn about its history and answers quizzes in the app.
  • Place de la Palud - At the center of Palud Square stands the Fountain of Justice, which dates back to 1585.
  • Escaliers du Marche - The Escaliers du Marché is a historic and picturesque covered stairway. Learn about its history and answer quizzes in the app.
  • Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne - The Cathedral of Lausanne is a prime example of Gothic architecture in Switzerland. Learn about the cathedral’s history and answer quizzes in the app.
  • Palais de Rumine - Learn about the palace’s history by reading the guides in the app and answer quizzes.
  • Chateau Saint-Maire - Saint-Maire Castle is a historic fortress. The castle was strategically located to demonstrate the bishops’ authority over the city and the surrounding region.
What's Included
  • Exploration activity on your phone (Android & iOS apps, or on your browser)
  • Quizzes and guides with info about each monument
  • Available in: English, French, German & Spanish
What's Not Included
  • A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
  • This is not an audio tour
  • Entrance tickets to monuments not included
Additional Information

This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. During this tour, you’ll learn fun facts about the city’s history.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Esplanade de Montbenon, Bel-Air Tower, Ale Tower, Palud Square, Escaliers du Marché, Cathedral, Rumine Palace, Saint-Maire Castle

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument.

So, are you ready to explore Lausanne?

Location
Esplanade de Montbenon
Allée Ernest-Ansermet
Go to the first station (Esplanade de Montbenon) or start your tour wherever you like. Follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email to start your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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