Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

4.8 (36 reviews) Geneva, Switzerland
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Options

3-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included

2-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included

3-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included

2-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
  • Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
  • Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
  • Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Jet d'Eau
    10m
    Large fountain and one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
  2. Jardin Anglais
    10m
    The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.
  3. Cathedrale Saint Pierre
    10m
    It was a former Roman cathedral that was converted to a reformed protestant church during the Reformation.
  4. The Molard Tower
    5m
    This clocktower was mentioned as early as the 14th century, it was part of the fortified enclosure of the lower town.
  5. L'ancien arsenal
    5m
    A small compact artillery museum with a collection of vintage canons and colourful battle-themed mosaics.
  6. Place du Bourg-de-Four
    10m
    A fortified city and a lovely old square with restaurants and shops.
  7. Reformation Wall
    5m
    This stone wall monument honours the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin.
  8. Ile Rousseau
    5m
    The Île Rousseau is an island and park in Geneva, situated in the middle of the Rhone. It was named after the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. On the island is a statue of Rousseau.
  9. Batiment des Forces Motrices
    5m
    French for “Power plant building” is the powerhouse of a former hydropower plant.
  10. Bains des Paquis
    10m
    Popular public bathhouse on a pier in Lake Geneva that turns into a sauna during winter.
  11. The Library of Geneva
    10m
    The Library of Geneva that occupies different buildings around the city. It focuses on mostly humanities and social sciences.
  12. Musee d'art et d'histoire (MAH)
    30m
    Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the lobby of Warwick Geneva Hotel.

Meeting point

You will meet your guide at the Flower clock (L'Horloge Fleurie).

End point

Meet your guide in the lobby of Warwick Geneva Hotel.

End point

You will meet your guide at the Flower clock (L'Horloge Fleurie).

Pickup details

Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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