For travellers looking to discover the unexpected on their next city break this Autumn, Geneva Tourism offers a range of unique guided tours, carefully curated to surprise and delight. Providing the opportunity for visitors to discover the city through a new lens, Geneva Tourism’s guided tours offer something for everyone, from deep dives into local history to explorations of the region’s viniculture.
For the first time visitors…
First time visitors to the city can immerse themselves in Geneva’s rich history with a private ‘Essentials of Geneva’ tour (GBP 257), which offers the perfect introduction to Geneva’s most significant historical moments and landmarks. Making its way from international Geneva to the beautiful Old Town via the lakeside harbour and its iconic Jet d’Eau, this fascinating tour equips tourists with all the tools they need to discover the very best of the city.
For the oenophiles…
Discover Geneva’s rich history and dynamic homegrown wine offering with the ‘Heritage and Wine’ package (GBP 70pp), blending the world of oenology with a dose of Genevan history. This unique tour includes four tastings of four different local grape varieties from across some of the city’s leading vineyards, as well as giving visitors the chance to delve deeper into the history of the Protestant Reformation period in Geneva with a guided tour of the city’s Old Town.
For the explorers…
Uncover a surprising side to the city with the ‘Secrets of Geneva’ tour (GBP 22pp/GBP 257 for a private tour), promising to take tourists on a journey through the city’s most mysterious spots. A passionate guide will help visitors to discover Geneva’s best hidden gems, from secret passages to strange creatures which are weaved into the city’s history, unearthing some of its best kept secrets in a tour that’s full of surprises.
For the lovers of luxury…
As the birthplace of watchmaking, the ‘Geneva, Home of Fine Watchmaking Tour’allows luxury enthusiasts to explore the city’s horological history with a knowledgeable guide. Those looking to delve into Geneva’s watchmaking history can embark on this exciting tour of the city, ticking off iconic brands and landmarks including the flower clock as they go. Following the tour, visitors looking to explore further should head to the Patek Philippe Museum, which tells the story of Swiss watchmaking from the 16th century until now through its fascinating educational tours.
For the history buffs…
Geneva’s role in the Protestant Reformation was key to the city’s development as a centre of intellectual and international influence, and ‘The Reformation and Calvin’tour (GBP 22pp/GBP 257 for a private tour) offers the ultimate insight into this history. This fascinating tour allows tourists to learn more about John Calvin and his journey, discover how he contributed to the development of Protestantism, and understand the key events that shaped the Reformation – making Geneva the intellectual hub that it is today.
For the humanitarians…
Those looking to explore Geneva’s role on the world stage, the ‘International Geneva’tour (GBP 22pp/GBP 257 for a private tour), offers the perfect introduction to the influence that this small but mighty city wields across the globe. Embarking on a tour that offers a mix of modern architecture and historical monuments, visitors will stroll past the iconic ‘Broken Chair’ monument and the Palais des Nations as they discover more about the important international organisations which call Geneva home.
For the sustainably minded…
Sustainability is at the heart of Geneva’s ethos, which is working towards becoming 100% renewable by 2050, and there’s no better way to discover the city’s eco-friendly side than with the ‘Geneva, a Green and Sustainable City’ tour. Discover the many projects that are helping Geneva move towards its sustainable goals, from converting urban parks into spaces to propagate seedlings, to the city’s work to supply green energy to the entire international district on this educational tour of green Geneva.
The Geneva City Pass offers discounts or complimentary access to a number of Geneva’s guided tours, as well as over 60 other attractions across the city, with 24, 48, and 72 hour options to choose from.
