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Lausanne Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Duration
2 Hour
A Gothic cathedral with a night watchman, medieval towers and Lake Geneva glittering below — Lausanne climbs so you don't have to. Well, a little. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Lausanne on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Stand on the Place de la Cathédrale, high point of the medieval city • Spot the Tour Bel-Air, Switzerland's first 'skyscraper' • Unwind on the Esplanade de Montbenon with its lake-and-Alps panorama Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Olympic capital expects a personal best.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
Know Before You Go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% Refund — 1+ day(s) before: 100% refundable
Supplier: Viator
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