Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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.

1. 1

   Jet d'Eau

   10 min

   Large fountain and one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

2. 2

   Jardin Anglais

   10 min

   The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.

3. 3

   Cathedrale Saint Pierre

   10 min

   It was a former Roman cathedral that was converted to a reformed protestant church during the Reformation.

4. 4

   The Molard Tower

   5 min

   This clocktower was mentioned as early as the 14th century, it was part of the fortified enclosure of the lower town.

5. 5

   L'ancien arsenal

   5 min

   A small compact artillery museum with a collection of vintage canons and colourful battle-themed mosaics.

6. 6

   Place du Bourg-de-Four

   10 min

   A fortified city and a lovely old square with restaurants and shops.

7. 7

   Reformation Wall

   5 min

   This stone wall monument honours the Protestant Reformation & its founders, including John Calvin.

8. 8

   Ile Rousseau

   5 min

   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. 9

   Batiment des Forces Motrices

   5 min

   French for “Power plant building” is the powerhouse of a former hydropower plant.

10. 10

    Bains des Paquis

    10 min

    Popular public bathhouse on a pier in Lake Geneva that turns into a sauna during winter.

11. 11

    The Library of Geneva

    10 min

    The Library of Geneva that occupies different buildings around the city. It focuses on mostly humanities and social sciences.

12. 12

    Musee d'art et d'histoire (MAH)

    30 min

    Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

• 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

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