Private Geneva Old Town Walking Tour
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EUR 363.00

2 hours


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Overview

Get more out of your sightseeing time in Geneva, and discover the city with a private guide. Bookable for your personal group, this comprehensive walking tour goes beyond the standard history and sights itinerary to give you an in-depth look at Geneva’s reputation and culture, too. The tour is customizable to your group, but typical routes combine old town landmarks like St. Peter’s Cathedral along with local cafes and museums.

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Global Guide Services

Ratings & Reviews

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Walking Tour of Geneva, Switzerland

Toni_S, Jun 2025

Darria was a fabulous guide! She was great with our family group with a variety of ages. We had very warm weather and she didn't miss a beat. We enjoyed her friendliness, knowledge, and playful humor. Thank you Darria, for all of your insight and help along with our enjoyable tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

We're glad you had such a great experience with Darria! Her ability to connect with all ages, even in warm weather, speaks to her warmth, knowledge, and sense of humor. We’d love to welcome you on another tour in the future!

Private walking tour of Geneva

Richard_B, Jan 2024

I had a great walking tour of Geneva with Olga. Enjoyed her company and insights a lot. She took into account my interests in history and photography, pointing out many scenic and iconic spots along the lakefront and in the old town and also sharing great cultural perspectives and modern highlights such as the Geneva fountain, flower clock, and shopping destinations. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Richard, Your feedback means the world to us! We're grateful for your support and for choosing us. Tina

Excellent Historical Overview of Geneva

Richard_A, Oct 2023

Excellent tour. Our guide, Natalia, was very personable, and proved quite knowledgeable as she walked us through the streets, buildings, and churches of the old historical district. Her commentary on the Calvinist movement that shaped Geneva's past was quite compelling. Great tour for history buffs.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Richard, Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for choosing us. Tina

Great tour for an overview of Geneva

Jennifer_J, Jul 2022

Olga was fantastic. Her personality was perfect for our group. She was knowledgeable and fun. She read our group and knew what we would be interested in. She delivered us straight to our restaurant reservation after the tour and made sure we were in good hands. We had less than 24h in Geneva and this tour gave us all we needed!!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear Jennifer, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience in Geneva. have a great day. Tina Global Guide Services

Itinerary

  • Geneva

    Welcome to beautiful Geneva and its amazing Old Town, easily accessible on foot. Here you will see the main monuments, landmarks of a rich historical past as well as the imprint left by Calvin on the mentality and the lifestyle of the inhabitants.

    Explore the English Garden with the famous flower clock and a sculpted bronze water fountain. Then walk up the long stairway passage and end up behind Saint Peter's Cathedral, Geneva's best-known landmark. The Saint Peter's Cathedral stands tall on the site of an ancient Roman Temple from the 4th century and was the starting point of Calvinist protestantism in the 16th century. Saint Peter's Cathedral was originally built in a Romanesque style with some Gothic influence, but today the cathedral displays a fusion of different styles, continuing to charm visitors from all over the world.

    After visiting the cathedral it’s time to explore the City Hall, with cannons that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. The building, which has a cobblestone ramp, has witnessed some of the city's most important diplomatic events.

    Our next point of interest is Place du Bourg-de-Four, a place that was first a Roman Forum and later a medieval town square. The Palais de Justice was built here in 1707, but it has housed the court of law only since 1860.

    From there you walk down to the Bastions Park where you will find the famous Reformation Wall memorial. The Monument was built in 1917 along a 16th-century rampart, beneath the walls of the Old Town on the Promenade des Bastions. The 91m long monument represents John Knox, Calvin, Théodore de Bèze, and Guillaume Farel -- the four Genevese reformers.

    We will end our tour in Place de Neuve, another important landmark, known as the cultural heart of Geneva. Here you can see the impressive Grand Theatre, built in 1879 but renovated after a fire in 1951, the Conservatoire de Musique, and the Musée Rath.

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Location

Address

Quai du Général-Guisan 28, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

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Experience

Highlights

  • Maximize your sightseeing time in Geneva by booking in advance, online
  • Explore the city with a private local guide for an experience personal to you
  • Focus on Geneva old town to see more of the city’s historic monuments
  • Feel free to ask questions in a way that’s not possible with a large group tour
  • Inclusions

    • * Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
    • * Local Guide who will be with your group only
    • * Private guided Tour

    Exclusions

    • * Gratuities
    • * Entrance fees

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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