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Luxury Private Geneva Tour: UN, Old Town & Hidden Gems
(78) Reviews
Genève
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wear comfortable shoes to walk approximately 2 hours
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is not a typical Geneva tour, it’s a private, luxury experience curated and led personally by Augusto Gortaire, one of the city’s top-rated guides.
While most tours follow fixed routes and scripted commentary, this experience is fully tailored to you. From hotel pick-up in a premium private vehicle (BMW) to exclusive insights into diplomacy, history, and Swiss luxury culture, every detail is designed for comfort, depth, and authenticity.
Explore the global capital of diplomacy, uncover hidden corners of the Old Town, and discover the refined world of Swiss watchmaking ; all at your own pace. Enjoy a privileged visit to the Victorinox flagship store, where you will receive exclusive, ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Victorinox flagship store - Priority access & seamless experience (closed on Sundays)
Private guided experience, fully personalized walking tour
Luxury vehicle (BMW premium, air-conditioned)
Flexible experience adapted to your interests, pace, and preferences.
Private driver service (hotel pick-up)
Lunch
Dinner
Umbrella
Meeting Points
Departure
Place des Nations
The specific meeting point in the square will be under the BROKEN CHAIR. The Broken Chair is a monumental red wooden sculpture, 12 metres high.
Return
National Monument
Once the tour is over, to continue your beautiful day in Geneva, we will provide eating options depending on the time of day, as well as other nearby points of interest.
This location is near to the center of the city and therefore to the hotel zone. It is possible to walk, the distances are short.
Luxury Private Geneva Tour: UN, Old Town & Hidden Gems
(78) Reviews
Genève
About
This is not a typical Geneva tour, it’s a private, luxury experience curated and led personally by Augusto Gortaire, one of the city’s top-rated guides.
While most tours follow fixed routes and scripted commentary, this experience is fully tailored to you. From hotel pick-up in a premium private vehicle (BMW) to exclusive insights into diplomacy, history, and Swiss luxury culture, every detail is designed for comfort, depth, and authenticity.
Explore the global capital of diplomacy, uncover hidden corners of the Old Town, and discover the refined world of Swiss watchmaking ; all at your own pace. Enjoy a privileged visit to the Victorinox flagship store, where you will receive exclusive, ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Victorinox flagship store - Priority access & seamless experience (closed on Sundays)
Private guided experience, fully personalized walking tour
Luxury vehicle (BMW premium, air-conditioned)
Flexible experience adapted to your interests, pace, and preferences.
Private driver service (hotel pick-up)
Lunch
Dinner
Umbrella
Meeting Points
Departure
Place des Nations
The specific meeting point in the square will be under the BROKEN CHAIR. The Broken Chair is a monumental red wooden sculpture, 12 metres high.
Return
National Monument
Once the tour is over, to continue your beautiful day in Geneva, we will provide eating options depending on the time of day, as well as other nearby points of interest.
This location is near to the center of the city and therefore to the hotel zone. It is possible to walk, the distances are short.
Itinerary
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Palais des Nations
Headquarters of the League of Nations until 1946. Today it is the European headquarters of the UN, and the second most important office of the organization after the New York headquarters.
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Quartier Generale Unhcr
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the United Nations agency responsible for protecting refugees and persons displaced by persecution or conflict and promoting durable solutions to their situation.
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Broken Chair Sculpture
Situated in the Place des Nations is the symbol of Geneva's dedication to peace and freedom. Made entirely of wood (12 meters high) is a tribute to the victims of anti-personnel mines.
10 minutes
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International Labour Office
It is in charge of labor issues. Founded in 1919, by virtue of the Treaty of Versailles with the aim of achieving the worldwide expansion of workers' rights.
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Av. Appia 20
A UN agency specialized in managing global health prevention, promotion and intervention policies. It was initially organized by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, which promoted the drafting of the first statutes of the WHO. The first meeting of this organization took place in Geneva in 1948.
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International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
We will pass in front of one of the unique museums in the world. The work of the Red Cross, founded in Geneva, earned it 3 Nobel Peace Prizes in the 20th century.
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Chambesy
We will enjoy the view from a beautiful high point in the commune of Pregny-Chambesy. It will allow us to appreciate the Alps including the majestic Mont Blanc as well as Lake Geneva from its western shore. Perfect spot for beautiful photos.
5 minutes
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Musée Ariana
The Ceramic and Glass Museum contains nearly 20,000 objects from the last 1,200 years.
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Palais Wilson
Named in honor of American president Woodrow Wilson who played a leading role in the founding of the League of Nations. It is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It was also the headquarters of the League of Nations from 1920 until it moved to the Palais des Nations in 1936.
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Manor Geneve
We will stop at the Biggest Flagship Store in Geneva for a short refreshment break. And of course we will visit their complete "Swiss Chocolate Corner". From here we will resume the tour, this time on foot.
15 minutes
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Victorinox Flagship Store Geneva
We will have the opportunity to purchase a CUSTOMIZED original Swiss Army Knife or a beautiful Swiss watch. What better souvenir of your trip to Switzerland?
On the beautiful Rue de Marché, we will visit one of the few Victorinox flagship stores in the world. The iconic Swiss brand is 138 years old and its history is unique.
20 minutes
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Place de Neuve
We will admire from Place de Neuve the Opera House - Grand Théâtre, the Geneva Conservatory of Music, the Bust of Henry Dunant (founder of the Red Cross), the old city wall and the beautiful entrance to the Parc des Bastions; our next stop.
10 minutes
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Reformation Wall - Paul Landowski
Inside the Parc des Bastions is the International Monument of the Reformation, generally known as REFORMATION WALL. Its large dimensions of approximately 99 meters long and 9 meters high, is attached to a part of the ancient walls built in the XVI century and surrounded the city until the XIX century.
Pays tribute to the movement's most relevant figures: Jean Calvin, Guillaume Farel, Théodore de Bèze and John Knox.
10 minutes
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Banc de la Treille
A curious corner in Geneva is this huge green bench of 120 meters long, built in 1767 - Guinness record as the largest bench in the world. Its location is privileged, above the Parc des Bastions and precisely at the entrance of the old city. It is an elevated point with excellent views. Another ideal place to take nice pictures.
5 minutes
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Maison Tavel
We will pass by this beautiful historic building. The Maison Tavel is just a few meters from our previous stop, in the heart of the old town, the oldest private residence in Geneva still standing!
Unique testimony of medieval architecture in Switzerland. Destroyed by fire in 1334, the Tavels, a family of Geneva nobles, rebuilt it, giving the house its character of an urban palace. After passing through the hands of several influential families over the centuries, the City of Geneva acquired the house in 1963 and undertook an incredible restoration.
This small museum, on its 6 floors, illustrates the urban development of the city, as well as various aspects of the daily life of the former inhabitants of Geneva.
Inside there is the largest model of Switzerland (approx. 30 m2): LE RELIEF MAGNIN. A spectacular reconstruction of Geneva before the demolition of its fortifications in 1850.
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Place du Molard
The Molard Tower (1591) with the Halles building (1690) are a must during your visit to Geneva. Today it is a square surrounded by the world's largest retail brands, and gathers locals and tourists every day. Close to the Rue de Rhone, a luxurious street where you will find the stores of the most important watch and design brands in the world.
5 minutes
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Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
The protestant cathedral of Saint-Pierre de Genève has been the main protestant church of Geneva since 1535. Before that, it was the cathedral church of the bishop of Geneva for a thousand years (from the end of the fourth century). It was last rebuilt between the 11th and 15th centuries, with a portal dating from the 18th century. This cathedral is placed under the invocation of St. Peter the Apostle and was originally named "Saint-Pierre-ès-liens" (in reference to the Roman basilica).
In July 2009, Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Geneva was included in the list of honor "of European heritage" because of its important historical-cultural value for European history.
15 minutes
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The Flower Clock
One of the most typical places to take a souvenir photo in Geneva. On the shore of Lac Leman in the English Garden is this incredible clock, surrounded by a beautiful flower garden that changes design periodically. It is the only clock that changes colors throughout the year.
5 minutes
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Monument National
Monument commemorating the Union of Geneva to the Swiss Confederation after the restoration of the Republic in 1814. The statues of Geneva and Helvetia represented as two warrior women who come together in a hug. Both carry beautiful war uniforms, crowns, swords and shields with their own symbols.