Geneva International Self-Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Geneva, Switzerland
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Romanian, Dutch, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Geneva's international district is where world history gets made — and where most tourists forget to look.

This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Geneva on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.

• Take in the Palais Wilson, Villa Rigot, and the iconic broken chair La chaise cassée — diplomacy and art within walking distance
• No schedule, no rush — start when you want and move through Geneva at your own pace
• Perfect for curious groups of any size

Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.

More than just watches and chocolate.

What's included

  • Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
  • Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
  • Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
  • Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
  • Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
  • Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
  • Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
  • Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

What to expect

Starting at Av. de la Paix 12, 1202 Genève, Switzerland, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. You're steps from some of the world's most consequential addresses — the riddles make the connections.

The first clue leads you to the Palais Wilson, named after President Woodrow Wilson and home to the United Nations Human Rights Office — a building that has witnessed a century of international diplomacy.

From there the app guides you to Villa Rigot, a lakeside property that has housed everyone from diplomats to heads of state, set within gardens that feel removed from the city's urgent pace.

Your final landmark is La chaise cassée, the famous broken chair sculpture outside the Palais des Nations — a three-legged monument to the campaign against landmines and a symbol of Geneva's unique role in the world.

Around 2 hours at a comfortable walking pace. The game saves your progress if you stop to admire the lake.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

End point

Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.

*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.

*** Download the Explorial app for free.

*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation policy

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

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