Things to do in Geneva, Canton of Geneva: The Best Cultural Tours

To start this walking tour I will meet you up at Brunswick Monument. Then, we will walk by beautiful Lake Geneva, the biggest lakes in western Europe and stop for photos at the famous Jet d'Eau, Geneva's big fountain and symbol of the city. We will then enjoy the walk by the lake to the flower clock, also famous as a Genevan symbol. Then, we will go up to the old town and start with impressive Saint Peters Cathedral, built on four other churches, the oldest one dating back to the 5th century. After having a look inside the Cathedral, we will go on to the town hall and the old arsenal, two important places to discover. In the end of the visit, we will stop in front of the Wall of the Reformation and end our tour in De Neuve square, where the Opera House of Geneva is.

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Two-hour guided tour in the old town

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tips

Thanks to this guided tour through the old town, you will know the 40 most delicious anecdotes about Geneva in 2 hours. We will evoke Protestant Geneva, romantic Geneva, warlike Geneva and the Geneva of all records. To end the experience in style, you will also leave with a typical Geneva surprise.

Inclusions: A memory of Geneva

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Experience Geneva’s award-winning chocolate creations as well as an Old Town guided visit in a delightful 3-hour walking tour. Our guests enjoyed this sweet discovery so much that we are TripAdvisor's Geneva no 1 rated Tour, Winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award for 2020 (award offered to 4700 attractions and hotels out of 8,700,000 listed worldwide), Number 1 Food Tour in Switzerland, Winner of the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2019. During the tour your passionate guide will share with you the secrets of chocolate: from the origins to the manufacturing, the history of Swiss chocolate as well as anecdotes and stories about Geneva. You will taste 12 of the best Geneva and Swiss chocolate creations in 6 different stops. You will also enjoy a guided visit of the picturesque Old Town, learn about its history, explore the Lower Streets (les rues Basses), Left Bank (Rive Gauche) and the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and enjoy a boat ride from one bank to the other.

Inclusions: Chocolates all shapes and forms, Expert tour guide, Story telling and anecdotes, Visiting Geneva's landmarks as well as less known sites., Short boat ride, Guarantee skip the lines, Individual hand sanitizer

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Cosmopolitan, cultural and colourful - let us take you to the famous tourist attractions on this sightseeing trip of Geneva in our famous panoramic bus with retractable glass roof. Our tour of Geneva is above all others, taking you to undiscovered photo points as well as the most iconic places in Geneva. (*Please note the Sunset Tour runs during June - September, you can also take this tour at 11:30am and 14:30pm daily, this tour is called the 'Best of Geneva City tour')

Inclusions: Transport by open-top bus with retractable glass roof., Audio commentary, All taxes, fees and handling charges., Round trip travel.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off., Entrance fees (unless option is selected), Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified.

Explore the stunning valley and the Alps highest mountain - Mont-Blanc. This private excursion from Geneva to the famous Chamonix is taken in a comfortable, executive vehicle with private driver. Take a breathtaking cable car ride - Aiguille du Midi up to 3,842m and ride the Montenvers rack railway to the Mer du Glace Glacier. Discover the amazing valley with us.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Driver/Guide for the day

Exclusions: Lunch is not included on this trip., Drinks are not included., Tickets to Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers are not included

Cosmopolitan, cultural and colourful - let us take you to the famous tourist attractions in stunning Geneva Our tour of Geneva is above all others, taking you to undiscovered photo points as well as the most iconic places in Geneva. Our panoramic tour bus  with full glass canopy allows for great views at any angle!

Inclusions: Transport by open-top bus with retractable glass roof., Audio commentary, All taxes, fees and handling charges., Round trip travel.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off., Entrance fees (unless option is selected), Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

This 2 hours city sightseeing tour is a perfect introduction to Geneva. It’s especially great if you’ve just arrived in the city and want to get a lay of the land. This city tour will highlight Geneva’s famous international organizations and show you the city’s top attractions. Your friendly guide will also entertain you with stories about Geneva’s interesting history. In the old town, take a mini train or follow the guide on the walking tour to see the historical places such as the arsenal, town hall, cathedrale St Pierre, Bourg de four.... This tour will give you an overall orientation tour in 2 hours.

Inclusions: Bus tour, Mini-train or Walking tour in the Old town, Visit of the international district of Geneva, Lake Geneva ans its beautiful shores, Admire the famous Jet D'eau: fountain and emblem of Geneva, See St Peter's cathedral, Photo Stop at the United nations

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit Geneva with an original tour on open bus and mini trains. The tickets give you acces to 3 lines: Line 1: Geneva Old town Line 2: Parcs and residences Line 3: International and panoramic tour The Mini-Train Tours of Old Geneva invites you back to the past. Through its narrow streets and alleyways you will discover the old town and its 2,000 years of closely guarded history. Don't miss the cathedral St Peters and the Calvinist reformation history. The Open bus International Tours will take you in the international discrit and the lakeside. It will make you understand the international dimension of Geneva by leading you to the meeting of the buildings of the UN and the International Organizations that work for the good of humanity and peace in the world. In summer, your pass gives you additional free access to Parcs & Residences Tour will take you for a superb ride through 'la perle du Lac' where you will enjoy a magnificent vue on the lake. (Available in July & August)

Inclusions: commentary on board, Trolley International, Mini train Geneva Old Town, Mini train Parcs and residences (available only in summer)

Exclusions: Drinks

Discover the Swiss riviera through different cities situated by Lake Geneva. Vevey, Montreux and the castle of Chillon will make you travel through time. Understand all the artists, writers as Victor Hugo, Jean Jacques Rousseau or music artists as Led Zeppelin, Deep purple or Queen who fell in love with the riviera.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Photo stop in Lavaux UNESCO Site, Feel the atmosphere of Montreux jazz city during your free time, Experience Queen's mountain studio record, Visit Vevey, city of Nestlé and Charlie Chaplin (included in winter not summer), Bottled water, Chillon castle

Exclusions: Boat cruise, Chaplin's world