Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

4.01 reviewLausanne2 hr – 3 hr
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
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  • Duration2 hr – 3 hr
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Overview

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?

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
  • A personal guide (this activity is accessible on your smartphone)
  • This is not an audio tour
  • Entrance tickets to monuments not included

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Esplanade de Montbenon

    15 min

    The esplanade offers one of the best viewpoints in Lausanne. You will learn the history about the Esplanade and answers quizzes in the app.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    15 min

    Completed in 1931, the Bel-Air Tower was the first skyscraper in Switzerland and one of the earliest high-rise buildings in Europe.

  3. 3

    Tour de l'Ale

    15 minAdmission not included

    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.

  4. 4

    Place de la Palud

    15 min

    At the center of Palud Square stands the Fountain of Justice, which dates back to 1585.

  5. 5

    Escaliers du Marche

    15 min

    The Escaliers du Marché is a historic and picturesque covered stairway. Learn about its history and answer quizzes in the app.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    15 min

    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.

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    15 minAdmission not included

    Learn about the palace's history by reading the guides in the app and answer quizzes.

  8. 8

    Chateau Saint-Maire

    15 minAdmission not included

    Saint-Maire Castle is a historic fortress. The castle was strategically located to demonstrate the bishops’ authority over the city and the surrounding region.

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

Ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To access your game, please read carefully the instructions below. Note: your code is LAU2801PP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the Wanderway app on Android: https://bit.ly/android-wanderway Download the Wanderway app on iOS: https://bit.ly/ios-wanderway OR access it directly on your browser: https://play.wanderway.co/ 2. Add the following code to access your game: LAU2801PP 3. Listen to your mission and enjoy your game! :) If you have any issues with your booking, please call us at: +33 (0)6 03 27 20 20, or email us at: [email protected] (Please note: .co not .com)

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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  • Cedric_A · Mar 2025

    Bonne découverte

    Bon guide pour découvrir les lieux essentiels du centre ville. Les questions sont un peu simples mais pour le prix il ne faut pas trop en demander, cela a répondu à nos attentes. A noter que la tour de l'Ale est mal située sur la carte.

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