Podcast Tour Lausanne Olympic Secrets

1 hr 51 minGerman, EnglishLausanne, Switzerland

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Discover how a desperate aristocrat, a failed casino, and a modest villa turned a quiet Swiss lakeside town into the undisputed, yet extremely mysterious, world capital of sports diplomacy. This tour is not about athletes or gold medals, but about a journey into the hidden political mechanisms, the paradoxes of peace, and the accidental history of the International Olympic Committee. 4.4 km self-guided tour with 4 stations and exciting side quests on the way over 111 min. Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration, globalization, and history & memory Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
Point-to-point navigation between stops

What you'll do

The modern, public celebration of the Olympic movement that shapes the Ouchy lakeside district
10 min
A historic luxury hotel where the decisive agreement for the founding of the IOC
headquarters in Lausanne was negotiated in 1915.
10 min
A modest 18th-century villa in a public park that served for 46 years as the intimate, domestic headquarters of the IOC
10 min
An imposing building from the Belle Époque, which served as the first, temporary
headquarters of the IOC from 1915 to 1922.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Lausanne main station to the Olympic Museum using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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