Indulge in a private adventure through Geneva's tantalizing blend of chocolate and watchmaking! Dive into the city's rich history as we explore iconic landmarks like the Mont Blanc Bridge, Jet d'Eau, Rue du Rhône, where luxury boutiques await. Treat your taste buds to exquisite chocolate tastings at Favarger, Geneva's oldest chocolate manufacturer, and unravel the secrets of Geneva's watchmaking legacy. Join me on this private tour and you'll walk away with some incredible memories to cherish.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Charming knowledgeable tour guide
Private tour full of fun experiences
Chocolate sampling
Entrance ticket to Maison Tavel - they take donations
Meeting Points
Departure
Brunswick Monument
The monument is located right next to Ritz Carlton and Beau Rivage hotels. Look for the tour guide wearing a badge and a small Swiss flag.
Return
St Pierre Cathedral
The tour ends in the heart of the Old Town, in front of the Geneva Cathedral.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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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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Indulge in a private adventure through Geneva's tantalizing blend of chocolate and watchmaking! Dive into the city's rich history as we explore iconic landmarks like the Mont Blanc Bridge, Jet d'Eau, Rue du Rhône, where luxury boutiques await. Treat your taste buds to exquisite chocolate tastings at Favarger, Geneva's oldest chocolate manufacturer, and unravel the secrets of Geneva's watchmaking legacy. Join me on this private tour and you'll walk away with some incredible memories to cherish.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Charming knowledgeable tour guide
Private tour full of fun experiences
Chocolate sampling
Entrance ticket to Maison Tavel - they take donations
Meeting Points
Departure
Brunswick Monument
The monument is located right next to Ritz Carlton and Beau Rivage hotels. Look for the tour guide wearing a badge and a small Swiss flag.
Return
St Pierre Cathedral
The tour ends in the heart of the Old Town, in front of the Geneva Cathedral.
Itinerary
1
Mont Blanc Bridge
Best place to see both sides of Rhone River and admire Lake Geneva.
10 minutes
2
Jet d'Eau
One of Geneva's landmarks, Jet d'Eau has a less known story that links it to the watchmaking industry.
5 minutes
3
Batiment des Forces Motrices
Water, watchmaking industry and les cabinotiers - learn their stories while strolling along Quai des Berges and cross the Rhone River on the other bank close to Geneva's former hydro power plant.
10 minutes
4
Rue du Rhône
It is one of the best-known shopping lanes in downtown Geneva. It gradually took its current form in the 18th century, and was extended further east from the riverside in the middle of the 19th century.
15 minutes
5
Favarger
Dive in Geneva's sweet history while enjoying chocolate tasting at one of the oldest chocolate manufacturer in town.
20 minutes
6
Place Bourg du Four
One of the oldest square in Geneva is located at the very heart of the Old Town. Historically, all roads leading to Geneva led inevitably to the Place du Bourg-de-Four, whose market has been of major importance since the 9th century.
15 minutes
7
St Pierre Cathedral
It is a former Roman Catholic cathedral that was later converted into a Reformed Protestant Church. It is known as the adopted home church of John Calvin, one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation.
20 minutes
8
Maison Tavel
Destroyed by fire in 1334, it was rebuilt by the Tavel family of the Geneva nobility, which gave the house its character as a fortified mansion and urban palace.
15 minutes
9
L'ancien arsenal
Admire the mosaic wall mosaic depicting 3 important historical moments in Geneva's timeline.
5 minutes
10
Reformation Wall
The International Monument to the Reformation dates back to 1909.
15 minutes
11
Du Rhône Chocolatier SA
Chocolate tasting at an artisanal chocolate shop founded in 1875, who work in the purest Swiss tradition.