Unique things to do in Vaud

Taste. Indulge. Explore- Experience Geneva’s award winning chocolate creations and culture in a delightful 3 h walking tour. We will show you 5 of the city’s best artisan chocolateries from traditional to modern, and you’ll experience 11 chocolate creations in all shapes and forms: from chocolate pralines, to truffles, ganaches, chocolate pearls, cakes and drinking chocolate. The unique Geneva chocolate marmite breaking tradition… is also part of the tour. During the tour you will learn the secrets around more than 2000 years of “food of the Gods” history, including Geneva and Swiss chocolate history as well as participate in a short workshop on chocolate tasting. We will also visit the charming Old town with its cobbled stone streets, old churches, beautiful squares, stroll around the shores of the Geneva lake and river Rhone, take a boat ride from left bank to the right bank. All this while sharing with you anecdotes and less known stories and sights of our beloved city that not even the locals know about. HIGHLIGHTS -Taste your way through award-winning chocolates and pastry -Take part in the most important Geneva tradition, breaking the “marmite” -Discover the chocolaterie where W Churchill, Grace Kelly, JF Kennedy purchased -Take a boat ride across the lake see the emblematic Geneva fountain-Jet d’Eau from the water. -Taste the chocolate cakes winner of Swiss Golden medal

Hello, I'm Nicola, a passionate local photographer and I'm here to turn your visit into a visual masterpiece! Are you ready to take home photos you are completely delighted with? Bespoke Photo Shoots: I specialise in creating tailor-made photo experiences that revolve around your visit. Depending on the season and your preferences, I'll suggest the most captivating mountain backdrops and the perfect time of day for your session. Image Selection: One week after the photo session, we will organise a personalised viewing via Zoom. This allows you to pick and choose your favourite images for purchase. High-Quality Results: All images are professionally retouched and provided to you in high-resolution digital files Digital Price List: €180 - 5 digital photos €300 - 10 digital photos I understand that there are a lot of experiences out there to choose from. You and I will be a great fit if you like to go on a mountain adventure that is not the usual 'tourist trap'. My photographic style is to capture real life moments in the most beautiful backdrop imaginable. Moments that will make your heart happy.

Our meeting will begin at the station of any city that is convenient for you. We can arrange for individual photography, family photography, with friends or love stories. During the shooting, we will walk around the city, explore historical places, small streets and of course take photos with sights. I will definitely make a video of our walk if you wish. This also will help to save the wonderful moments of your trip. Switzerland is a country with incredible landscapes, let's explore it together! — Please, if you are alone, book “private group”. The cost of the photo session includes my train tickets to the cities of Lausanne, Fribourg, Bern. If you want to take pictures in another city, it’s possible, but you need to pay extra for my train tickets back and forth (fare 1/2). — You will receive: all photos in color correction (100 or more photos), 15-20 photos in retouching with Photoshop, also few photos and videos from the iPhone, if you wish. Photos will be ready within a week. They will be stored on Google Drive for 1 month. — Please arrive on time for the photo session. Thank you!

We will meet at the Départ descente du Rhône on google map you can see it(Quai du seujet), From there after a quick briefing, inflatable boats will be waiting for us. From the city to the forest the river will take us down the Rhone at a pleasant pace true beautiful city and Nature landscape. The journey takes about an hour thirty minutes. At the end a car will pick us up and drop you at your location in Geneva.

Discover the magnificent bay of Geneva in a unique and sporty way, aboard our sailboat "Jumanji" that can comfortably accommodate 4 people. After a short introduction to the technique of sailing, we will set sail from the Nautique marina to go tacking in the mythical Geneva bay where we will be able to admire the architecture of the buildings on the lake side with the majestic Mont-Blanc massif in the background. If you are feeling adventurous, we will pass through the rain curtain of the Geneva water jet (sensations and humidity guaranteed)! Back to the marina, we will finish our adventure with an aperitif with local products (wine and cheese). Possibility to personalize this experience according to your tastes (half day session, fondue tasting, swimming, fishing...).

If you too like to get to know new places while hiking and running around, you will like my sporty sightseeing tour in and around Bern. Your stamina will be rewarded with wonderful views and different perspectives on Bern. The tour starts in the center of Bern and takes us through cobbled streets past the most important sights over the most beautiful bridges to the most beautiful views and along the river Aare into nature, which is within reach from anywhere in Bern. The highest point of our tour will be one of our local mountains (Gurten, Bantiger or Ulmiz) from where we will have a wonderful panoramic view to Bern and the Alps which probably will be difficult to leave again. However, in summer maybe the prospect of jumping into the cool water of the Aare or a refreshing ice cream will help and in winter hot chestnuts? Prepare for a distance of around 15 km and 500 m elevation gain but i take individual needs into account. We will take it easy and stop again and again to enjoy, to chat and to take pictures of the beautiful places in and around Bern. Unfortunately there are no changing rooms or lockers for luggage. Please appear directly in your hiking or running clothes.

Local ski partner and organization of other local activities such as wine tasting, gastronomy and discovering of touristic places. Program: - pick up at your hotel or apartment nearby the 4 Valleys ski resort - drive to the ski resort or place of activity - skiing together and discover the local spots - lunch in a nice restaurant - après-ski - drive back to your hotel or apartment You’ll enjoy a unique experience with a local that will show you the best ski slopes, best restaurants and best bars for the après-ski. I can adapt the itinerary according to your expectations. In case of a bad weather, a wine tasting with a great typical meal can be organized. Other activities can be proposed such as hiking, visit of thermal centers, surfing in Alaïa Bay (Sion), indoor skydiving in Realfly (Sion).

We will discover a hidden spot near Geneva and eat fondue like a local Swiss. You will learn the secrets of traditional cheese fondue. Our meeting point will be a picnic area in Versoix, thetown of Geneva. This is a wonderful Natural Reserve area of Douves. In this place, it is possible to observe different kinds of animals in nature. We will have a lovely walk in the forest for about45 minutes and after that, we will settle ourselves in the picnic area (covered) and start to prepare the fondue. I will teach you how Swiss locals prepare traditional fondue. We will eat our fondue outside in the fresh air. While enjoying our fondue and local Swiss wine, we will chat about daily life in Switzerland. We will end our lunch/dinner with a small dessert. I can speak English, French, Italian, and German. If you cannot find any time or date that suits you, please contact me for other options. Check out my other experiences: - Learn & prepare Swiss Fondue Like Local: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1274151 - Secrets of Neuchatel & Val de Travers: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1288487 - Swiss Raclette Party like local: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1279015 Other things to note The cheese fondue contains alcohol, milk products, and gluten. In case of allergy or intolerance, with a prior request, it is possible to provide cheese without lactose and gluten-free bread or without alcohol. The train timetable: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html

Taste. Indulge. Explore- Experience Geneva’s award winning chocolate creations and culture in a delightful 3 h walking tour. We will show you 5 of the city’s best artisan chocolateries from traditional to modern, and you’ll experience 11 chocolate creations in all shapes and forms: from chocolate pralines, to truffles, ganaches, chocolate pearls, cakes and drinking chocolate. The unique Geneva chocolate marmite breaking tradition… is also part of the tour. During the tour you will learn the secrets around more than 2000 years of “food of the Gods” history, including Geneva and Swiss chocolate history as well as participate in a short workshop on chocolate tasting. We will also visit the charming Old town with its cobbled stone streets, old churches, beautiful squares, stroll around the shores of the Geneva lake and river Rhone, take a boat ride from left bank to the right bank. All this while sharing with you anecdotes and less known stories and sights of our beloved city that not even the locals know about. HIGHLIGHTS -Taste your way through award-winning chocolates and pastry -Take part in the most important Geneva tradition, breaking the “marmite” -Discover the chocolaterie where W Churchill, Grace Kelly, JF Kennedy purchased -Take a boat ride across the lake see the emblematic Geneva fountain-Jet d’Eau from the water. -Taste the chocolate cakes winner of Swiss Golden medal

Discovery of the Domaine Bertholet cellar then a walk in the vineyards of Villeneuve with fondue on the way This walk is by ITSELF but is organized by Domaine Bertholet, a family farm of winemakers and winemakers for 4 generations. The experience starts at the Domaine Bertholet cellar in the center of the village of Villeneuve (Grand-Rue 36) with a visit to the cellar with the winemaker and the tasting of 3 wines (about 60 min.) Then we will give you the map of the walk and the key to the capit in the vineyards. A regular climb will take you to Villeneuve's more or less sloping vineyard. After a small hour's walk (rather steep and know how to read a map... for the course), you will access the capite in the vineyards where you can prepare yourself and alone your fondue (according to the recipe) accompanied by the white wine "Chasselas" from the Domaine. From here you will enjoy, while eating and enjoying a good glass of wine, a beautiful view of the lake beyond the vineyard. When the heart tells you, you'll reach the checkout in 3/4 hour. Other things to note The start of the experience is either at 10: 30 a.m. for lunch or at 4: 30 p.m. for evening meals (allow at least 3: 00 a.m.) *Possibility to go for a walk without tasting *This experience can be hosted for more than 6 people upon request

Join me in a unique photo shoot in Geneva! I would love to share with you my passion and spend a great moment of exploration in the beautiful city of Geneva. Here is the opportunity to have your pictures taken in a contrasted environment: from very urban to more natural settings, all while seeing one of the most interesting part of Geneva! I'm taking you to a photo tour to the old city. After a steep walk on the hill, we'll stop at our arrival to take our first pictures above Geneva. Then we'll get inside the old city where I'll take more photos of you at an important international historical site. We'll keep walking toward the inner city and around the Great Cathedral of Geneva. Just around the corner, we'll stop by an unusual house and we'll take more pictures by a viewpoint on the lake and the roofs of the old city. From there I'll take you through a passage to the courthouse and then toward the Great Museum of Art & History. Then we'll exit the old city toward the "Parc des Bastions" where we'll shoot our last images by a very iconic place of Geneva. Take the time to see and bring great memories home! IMPORTANT INFO: Try booking early! This will give you more flexibility and get you the best possible slot. Groups (from 3 to 6 people) get a 10% discount! If you have a special request or if you'd like another date/time just text me! We'll work something out.

Thanks to this guided tour through the old town, you will learn the 40 most crisp anecdotes about Geneva in 2 hours. We will discuss about the protestant Geneva, the romantic Geneva, the warrior Geneva, the Geneva of all records. To finish the experience you will leave with a typical surprise from Geneva! Other things to note The old town has many steps. The experience is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or strollers.

Hello, I'm Nicola, a passionate local photographer and I'm here to turn your visit into a visual masterpiece! Are you ready to take home photos you are completely delighted with? Bespoke Photo Shoots: I specialise in creating tailor-made photo experiences that revolve around your visit. Depending on the season and your preferences, I'll suggest the most captivating mountain backdrops and the perfect time of day for your session. Image Selection: One week after the photo session, we will organise a personalised viewing via Zoom. This allows you to pick and choose your favourite images for purchase. High-Quality Results: All images are professionally retouched and provided to you in high-resolution digital files Digital Price List: €180 - 5 digital photos €300 - 10 digital photos I understand that there are a lot of experiences out there to choose from. You and I will be a great fit if you like to go on a mountain adventure that is not the usual 'tourist trap'. My photographic style is to capture real life moments in the most beautiful backdrop imaginable. Moments that will make your heart happy.

Our hike's destination is Grammont - a peak in the Chablais Alps, directly across the lake from Montreux. Grammont is also the site of 'Taurendunum event', when in 563 AD a massive landslide caused a tsunami on Lake Geneva. The first part of the trail takes us from the small mountain village of Miex to the milky-blue waters of lake of Taney. On its shores there is an alpine inn, which is a perfect stop for a snack or a drink. The toughest part comes next. For about 2 hours, we will be going only uphill with the path first starting as a paved road and gradually transforming into narrow path. We will cross alpine pastures used by shepherds to graze the cattle during the summer. Conquering the summit, we will be rewarded with a breath-taking view of the Swiss Riviera and Lavaux Vineyard Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site), unseen from elsewhere. For the way down, we will take a barely used trail that will take us through the dense forest on the southern slope of Grammont. We will end our journey in picturesque town of Le Bouveret, where you will take a boat back to Montreux. Other things to note I will plan the hike in accordance with local weather forecast and adjust the itinerary if necessary. Public transport and boat tickets not included. The length of this hike is 20.03 km (12.45 miles) with a total ascent of 1'229 m (4'032 feet).

Benefit from the expertise of a local specialist in one of Switzerland's largest wine-growing regions and its wines of incredible quality! From 2 to 14 people, we will guide you through the vineyards of the Côte and the experience of tasting Swiss wines, discovering more about your wine preferences and learning more about the specificities of French-speaking Switzerland:) On D-Day, we will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the address I will indicate. 1. The experience begins with a walk in the vineyards around Féchy and Mont-sur-Rolle (mostly on foot) with an incredible view of the vines, the lake and the mountains 2. Followed by a visit to a magnificent and old cellar in the region 3. Finally, a tasting of typical Swiss wines in a tasting room in a cellar in the region normally closed to the public to discover the wines of the Vaud region in complete privacy. At 7:30/8:00 pm, the experiment comes to an end. The bonus would be a recommendation for a restaurant to finish the evening! Other things to note We are going to take a short walk, so come preferably with sneakers, sports shoes and protection if it rains. Also take a small sweater even in summer, because it is cold in the cellars:-)

Créez le parfum de vos rêves de A à Z! Dans une ambiance chaleureuse, conviviale et professionnelle, nous vous ouvrons la porte jamais ouverte au public; l'univers secret des parfumeurs. Openning - Nos horaires: Mardi: 10h - 19h Mercredi: 10 - 19h Jeudi: 10h -19h Vendredi : 10h - 19h Samedi: 10h - 18h Nous disposons d'une palette de plus de 120 senteurs différentes et des créations de parfums de niche 100% Genevois. Dans notre collection privée, vous pouvez découvrir les odeurs de la Suisse par le biais de nos parfums originaux et exclusifs. Par exemple, nous avons créé un parfum ayant la senteur du Lac Léman et bien d'autres. Par ailleurs, A travers les ateliers que nous proposons, nous vous ferons découvrir les familles olfactives, les facettes, la pyramide olfactive et les technique pour les accorder. Ainsi, vous apprendrez à créer vous-même le parfum de vos rêves de A à z. De plus, vous repartirez avec votre création unique et exclusive. Ps: vous pouvez aussi réserver durant les créneaux nos ajoutés.

Our meeting will begin at the station of any city that is convenient for you. We can arrange for individual photography, family photography, with friends or love stories. During the shooting, we will walk around the city, explore historical places, small streets and of course take photos with sights. I will definitely make a video of our walk if you wish. This also will help to save the wonderful moments of your trip. Switzerland is a country with incredible landscapes, let's explore it together! — Please, if you are alone, book “private group”. The cost of the photo session includes my train tickets to the cities of Lausanne, Fribourg, Bern. If you want to take pictures in another city, it’s possible, but you need to pay extra for my train tickets back and forth (fare 1/2). — You will receive: all photos in color correction (100 or more photos), 15-20 photos in retouching with Photoshop, also few photos and videos from the iPhone, if you wish. Photos will be ready within a week. They will be stored on Google Drive for 1 month. — Please arrive on time for the photo session. Thank you!

Experience the thrilling sensation of soaring like a bird with a tandem parapente flight over Verbier. You don’t require any experience or level of fitness to paraglide with us….just sit back and enjoy the ride! Your pilots will be twin brothers Mike and Stu, who have been in the flying industry for more than 20 years and have over 24,000 flying hours between them! The twins are true professionals and have worked in every aspect of the paragliding industry including working as stunt pilots. Accredited by the FSVL, BHPA and OFAC, you could not be in more experienced hands! We are waiting to share our passion with you. RECOMMENDED BY: The Daily Telegraph, CNN, The Sunday Express, Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, and many other international publications Other things to note Please arrive 5 to 10 mins early.

Join me in a unique nature photo shoot in Geneva! I'm taking you to a Green Photo Tour at the Botanical Garden. I love to share my passion and would love to spend a great moment of exploration with you in this absolutely stunning place. We'll go from tropical to a very dry plant environment, walk between cactuses and rare lush plants that aren't usually growing here. We'll see succulents, frogs and fern, we'll walk in between rockeries and in the park and we will visit each greenhouse. This photo walk is a great opportunity to get your portrait taken in a beautiful and natural environment. The perfect time to relax & to bring great memories home! IMPORTANT INFO: Try booking early! This will give you more flexibility and get you the best possible slot! After the session, I'll provide a careful selection of your photos which will all be post-processed. You'll get them within 3 weeks via email. Groups (from 3 to 6 people) get a 10% discount! If you have a special request or if you'd like another date/time just text me! We'll work something out!

Join us for an experience at one of The New York Times 52 Destinations 2023: Lausanne‘s Plateforme 10 arts district. Your guide Monica will share a bit about the architectural background of the area, accompany you to the three museums: museum of contemporary art (MCBA), mudac and photo elysee. She‘ll share her three favourite pieces of art with you. There will be enough time for everyone to explore the buildings on their own and have some coffee after/ in between the art(y)facts. * First Saturday of the month is free access to the museums (otherwise it costs 25 CHF)