Lavaux Wine Tour: Vineyard Walk, Tastings & Boat Cruise

Walk terraced vineyards a thousand years old, taste at two wineries, and cruise Lake Geneva at sunset.

A full-day wine tour from Geneva through Lavaux's UNESCO-listed vineyards, led by a guide in English, Spanish, French or Turkish. You visit two wineries—one organic, one traditional—walk the terraced slopes of Saint-Saphorin, enjoy a three-course lunch with Alps views, and return by Belle-Époque boat cruise from Vevey to Lausanne. Hotel pickup in Geneva is included; children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lavaux wine tour and boat cruise

• Depart from Geneva
• Travel along Lake Geneva shore
• Visit UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards
• Walk through terraced vineyards
• Enjoy wine tasting at organic winery
• Lunch with vineyard and lake views
• Explore Saint-Saphorin village
• Visit wine producer in Féchy
• Board Belle-Époque boat cruise
• Cruise from Vevey to Lausanne
• Return to Geneva by van

The Experience

The day starts in Geneva, where your guide shares the region's history as you travel along Lake Geneva toward Lavaux. The route passes the charming lakeside towns of Nyon, Coppet and Lausanne before arriving at the vineyards. Once there, you walk through Saint-Saphorin, a medieval village of narrow stone streets perched above the lake, learning how it has shaped winemaking from Gallo-Roman times to today.

At the first winery—an organic producer in the heart of Lavaux—you tour the cellar and taste wines made with eco-friendly methods, each one shaped by the region's unique terroir. The second tasting happens at a traditional Swiss wine producer in Féchy, above Rolle. Between the two, you walk among the sun-kissed terraces themselves, the slopes sculpted by generations of vintners, with panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps stretching across the horizon. Your guide explains the secrets of these 1,000-year-old vineyards as you move through them.

Lunch arrives in the afternoon at a local restaurant in Grandvaux, where you sit with views over the vineyards and the lake. A three-course meal—salad, main course, and dessert—uses fresh regional ingredients; drinks are extra. After lunch, you board a Belle-Époque boat at Vevey for a scenic cruise on Lake Geneva, watching the vineyards recede from the water while your guide shares facts and local legends about the lake and its shores. The boat takes you to Lausanne, where a van returns you to Geneva.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Geneva.
• air-conditioned transport throughout the day.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Turkish.
• entry and guided tastings at one organic winery and one traditional Swiss winery.
• a three-course lunch at a local restaurant with lake and mountain views.
• a Belle-Époque boat cruise from Vevey to Lausanne.
• return transport to Geneva.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cultural Switzerland Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines at two different producers and walk the actual terraced vineyards where they grow—the combination of cellar, slope and boat gives you the full landscape of Lavaux in one day. Children from age 1 can join, though the 10-hour length and vineyard walks suit families with older kids or adults better than toddlers.

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Top questions

How long is the full tour from Geneva and back?

The tour runs 10 hours total, starting with pickup in Geneva and ending with your return to the city after the boat cruise from Vevey to Lausanne.

What exactly happens at the two wineries?

At the first winery in Lavaux, you tour an organic producer's cellar and taste wines made with eco-friendly methods. At the second, in Féchy, you visit a traditional Swiss wine producer for a second tasting. Both tastings are guided and included in the price.

Is Saint-Saphorin worth the walk, or is it just a quick stop?

Saint-Saphorin is one of Switzerland's most beautiful villages, and you stroll through its charming narrow streets and historic stone houses to learn about its winemaking heritage and views over Lake Geneva. It is a proper stop, not a quick photo break.

What does lunch include, and what costs extra?

Lunch at a restaurant in Grandvaux includes a three-course meal—salad, main course, and dessert—with views over the vineyards and lake. Drinks during lunch are not included and are your own expense.

Do I need to be fit to walk the vineyard terraces?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness because you walk among the terraced slopes. The terrain is uneven and involves some climbing, though the pace is guided and you set it with your group.

Is hotel pickup in Geneva included?

Yes, hotel pickup in Geneva is included in the tour price. Your guide will collect you from your accommodation before the journey to Lavaux begins.