Welcome to Swiss Riviera Wine Tours, your gateway to unforgettable experiences in the heart of the Swiss Riviera and the Lavaux UNESCO vineyards. We specialize in luxury wine tours in Switzerland, but we offer so much more than just wine.
Our tours are designed for wine lovers, luxury travelers, families, and adventure seekers alike. Whether you’re tasting world class wine, cruising the lake aboard a classic Riva or discovering hidden treasures in the countryside, every experience is tailored to highlight the best of the Swiss Riviera.
Nicolas is the founder of Swiss Riviera Wine Tours & Truffle Dog Tours, where he turns life’s finest pleasures — wine, food, travel, and loyal truffle dogs — into unforgettable adventures. Whether captaining his classic Riva boat, chasing truffles with his canine dream team, or savoring a long lunch in the sun-drenched vineyards of Lavaux, Nicolas proves that “work” can taste a lot like a five-star holiday. His passion? Curating exceptional experiences — and making you wonder why you ever settled for ordinary.
With over 30 years of experience in luxury tourism, Nicolas has welcomed guests from all over the world and shared with them the hidden gems of the Swiss Riviera. His deep local knowledge, instinct for detail, and genuine love for storytelling have shaped every tour into something truly personal and unforgettable. More than a guide, he’s a curator of moments that stay with you long after the last glass is empty.
Swiss Riviera Wine Tours – S for stimulating, R for resourceful, W for worth every cent, T for tremendous. The four or us were privileged to spend 4 hours in the company of Nicolas and Lloyd who, after a most warm welcome when they picked us up, guided, informed, entertained and interested us. Impossible not to be taken up by their own natural enthusiasm. They were mines of information not only on wine-making and tasting but on the historical and geographical aspects of the region. Never a dull moment, thanks also to their sense of humour! Excellent value for money.
We discovered Swiss Riviera Wine Tours during the Montreux Jazz Festival and were instantly drawn to Nic’s beautiful Riva boat. The next day, we hopped on board and enjoyed one of the most scenic and memorable hours of our summer. From Chillon Castle to the vineyards of Lavaux and the peaceful nature reserve, everything was breathtaking. What truly made it special was Nic’s warm personality and deep knowledge of the region. It was a highlight of our trip and we’d recommend it to anyone visiting Montreux.
We wish to thank Swiss Riviera Wine Tours for the excellent organisation and warm welcome you gave to us all. Despite being a group of over 60 guests, you managed to make the experience both informative and intimate. The added plus of the wonderful weather and being able to watch the competitors of the Bol d’Or yacht race from the terrace of the exclusive winery where we had our lunch made the day one to remember. A special thanks to Nicolas for his patience and good advice!
My heartfelt thanks to Nicolas and the team at Swiss Riviera Wine Tours for a wonderful evening. The location was impressive, everyone really appreciated the country style atmosphere and the excellent wines produced at the vineyards. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you all for making our group so welcome ! The rain may have stopped us walking around the vineyard but there was plenty of wine, cheese and good company to make it a real pleasure. A really well-organized evening that was a great success! Thanks again Nicolas !
The tour with Swiss Riviera Wine Tours through the Lavaux vineyard terraces was the ideal kick-off to our event in Montreux. Nicolas and his crew were able to gain the attention of our guests right from the beginning and shared their knowledge of winemaking in the region in a well-balanced mix of facts and anecdotes. They proved to be excellent hosts and entertainers and I am convinced, the tour left lasting impressions with our guests.
Swiss Riviera Wine Tours was strongly recommended by our concierge so we made an appointment. This private adventure was a pure treat! Our guide was friendly, funny and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the wine. We did the Chablais tour in a private luxury van. It was too fantastic. We had to do another so we took the Lavaux tour too. We were immediately impressed by the views of the properties. We were able to see a lot more of the vineyards this way and it was nice to have someone who knew the good restaurants to enjoy the famous filet de perche. The wines were delightful. The Chablais was shockingly fresh. Some had bright, luscious melon and papaya aromas. This wine is all about the texture. They had a great finish that lingers for a bit with good acidic structure. The Lavaux wines were lush with tastes of dried cinnamon, spices, cherries and just a slight herbaceous note. They had nice acidity and were really mouthwatering. All were wonderful on the palette, stretching out across your whole tongue and leaving you wanting more. I wish we could find more Swiss wines in California. I guess we’ll just have to come back. Thanks Nic and Swiss Riviera Wine Tours for an unforgettable experience. We cannot wait to see you again.
My wife and I have traveled to Europe on numerous occasions. Among our favorite activities, when exploring a new country or region, are small group wine tours. We recently made our first trip to Geneva and we both felt that meeting and touring with Nic was the highlight of our visit to this incredibly beautiful part of Switzerland. Nic has an engaging and easy-going personality and he is extremely knowledgable about the history, economy and wine and food offerings of this area. We absolutely benefitted from his familiarity with local wine producers and we enjoyed some of the area’s best wine offerings. Nic is a wonderful guide and there’s really no better way to see and explore the vineyards of this region! We’re anxious to return!
