Lausanne Food Tour Experience with Local Guide & Swiss Specialties
Here is what's in store for you
Discover the culinary soul of Switzerland with this Lausanne Food Tour Experience, guided by a local expert who will lead you through the flavors and traditions of the Canton of Vaud.
The tour begins at Pont Bessières, in front of the Bessières Metro Station, and unfolds as a relaxed walking experience through Lausanne’s most authentic neighborhoods. Designed to replace a full meal, this tour combines generous tastings with storytelling, offering a genuine insight into Swiss daily life and food culture.
Start with a ham croissant, a proud local specialty made of flaky pastry filled with delicious ham and sauce béchamel.
Continue with a stop at a traditional fromagerie, where you’ll taste selected Vaudois cheeses sourced from Alpine pastures and lakeside dairies. Learn how altitude, seasons, and craftsmanship influence flavor, texture, and aroma in each variety.
The experience continues with rösti, one of Switzerland’s most iconic dishes. In its Vaudois version, grated potatoes are pan-fried until golden and topped with sausage and melted raclette cheese—comfort food rooted in rural traditions and still beloved by locals today.
For dessert, enjoy the famous Carac, a small tart with a bright green glaze that hides a silky chocolate-cream filling. This playful pastry is a symbol of Vaud’s sweet traditions and Swiss chocolate mastery.
The tour concludes with a cup of authentic Swiss hot chocolate, rich and velvety, enjoyed in a charming café while watching Lausanne’s everyday life unfold.
Friendly, social, and immersive, this food tour is ideal for travelers who want to eat like locals, discover hidden culinary gems, and experience Lausanne beyond the tourist routes.
What's Included
- Guided walking food tour with a local expert
- Tastings at a minimum of 4 food stops
- Ham Croissant
- Selection of Vaudois cheeses
- Rösti with sausage and raclette cheese
- Carac (traditional Vaud pastry)
- Swiss hot chocolate
Where we are and how to reach us
Pont Bessières, in front of the Metro Station “Bessières”, Lausanne
Booking details and conditions
You can cancel for free until 1 Day Prior
If the minimum number of participants is not reached (2), we will cancel the tour and refund you or offer another date-
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