Chillon Castle and Montreux Day Tour

A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Lavaux region to visit a castle and village

Free cancellation available
Duration: 9 hours

On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to head into the countryside to see the highlights of Switzerland's Vaud canton.

Starting in Lausanne, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the International Olympic Committee office as you leave the city. You'll stop at Chaplin's World, where you'll have time to explore the museum and surrounding village. You'll travel through the vineyards of Lavaux, where you'll have a chance to taste local cheese and wine. You'll also visit Vevey to see its covered market and pause for lunch.

In the afternoon, you'll head to Chillon Castle – an 11th-century fortress on an island in Lake Geneva. The last stop of the tour will be Montreux, where you'll get to walk along its lakefront promenade and see the bronze statue of former resident Freddie Mercury.

Why Visit

  • Opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lavaux wine region
  • Chance to explore Chillon Castle, one of the most visited castles in Europe
  • Montreux, a Mediterranean-like resort town on the shores of Lake Geneva

What's included

  • Admission to Chillon Castle
  • Guide services
  • Round-trip transportation

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Admission to Chaplin's World
    • Food and drinks

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)

    Additional information

    This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

    Tours begin at 09:00 and return to Lausanne at approximately 17:45.

    Please note that groups exceeding ten participants will be joined by an additional guide at no additional cost.

    Please note that the tour price does not include admission to Chaplin's World. Admission tickets can be purchased during the tour. The admission charges are as follows:

    Adult (16–59 years): CHF 27

    Location

    Meeting point
    P+R Vennes, Route de Berne, Lausanne, 1006
    Arrive outside the Lausanne Vennes metro station. The bus will have 'Swisstours' written on it.

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